DETROIT (10/30/2025) -- There is no better feeling than being at home, and when it was all said and done, University of Detroit Mercy freshman Keshawn Fisher knew that the place he wanted to excel was his hometown. 

"I found my way to Detroit Mercy because it was just home for me," said Fisher. "I had a great connection to the coaches, the players, and it just made the most sense. It was the best place for me on a number of levels."

In high school, he was All-State as a senior at River Rouge, posting 25.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.5 blocks, shooting 50.6% from the field and 35.7% from three. He had helped the team win a regional title and was looking to see where his next opportunity would be, and along came a chance to join Overtime Elite Academy in Atlanta. Some of the players that came from OTE include top 10 NBA draft picks Rob Dillingham, Amen Thompson, Ausar Thompson, and Alex Sarr. 

"It was hard to leave here, but it helped me really learn the game of basketball in different ways," said Fisher. "It helped me become a better scorer, just helped simplify my game and introduced me to a lifestyle of hard work and what I have to do to be a pro."

In his last season there, he tallied 11.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 4.0 assists, 1.9 steals, and 1.1 blocks, recording double figures in 11 games, with a 20-point performance and a double-double. He was also a finalist for the Defensive Player of the Year. Out of high school, he had a few local offers, but suddenly, the likes of Rutgers and Wake Forest were in on him. 

"I appreciate all the schools that were checking in on me and gave me offers, and I really had to think about what I wanted," said Fisher. "I knew the Titan coaches, and they just kept telling me, we have a family here, we want you to be with us. I already knew about half the team, some of the guys on the team, and some of the guys they were recruiting, and it really felt like a family to me. They didn't just recruit me as a regular basketball player, they recruited me like I was a family."

With so many local kids on the team and the connection to the coaching staff, Fisher's transition to college has been easier. Knowing so many of the kids, knowing the area has already benefitted him and the team.

"It just made the transition way easier because now, that team chemistry clicked even faster. I knew so many of the guys, you can trust people a lot quicker, on and off the court, and all of that was a big factor for me," added Fisher. 

Another factor that helped Fisher was Detroit Mercy's history. He knew about the Titans growing up, the local players who helped the school reach great moments, and the thought of once again helping the University get back to that standard. 

"This school has so much history, winning history," said Fisher. "All the players that came here, you can see hanging up now. I came to a lot of games here and saw what Antoine Davis did. I feel like if we win and bring that winning culture back, it's only going to make the whole city happy."

As for how far the team has come since the start of summer practice. 

"Since a lot of us knew each other, the growth has been tremendous. Every day we have improved, and we are now slowly progressing. It is almost like everyone can coach one another, help one another, because we are so close," added Fisher.