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Longtime San Diego State head coach Steve Fisher announces retirement

According to multiple reports, San Diego State head coach Steve Fisher has announced his retirement Monday afternoon.

Fisher had coached since the 1988-1989 season, where he began with the University of Michigan. At UM, Fisher coached the world-renowned “Fab Five,” leading the Wolverines to its only national championship in school history.

Fisher finishes with a 571-290 career record, six conference titles, 15 NCAA appearances, three Final Fours and the title with the Fab Five.

At San Diego State, Fisher led the Aztecs to six consecutive tournament appearances. In 2011, SDSU guard Kawhi Leonard was named consensus All-American.