Brad Fischer Joins Nebraska After Transforming UWO Women’s Basketball

Nebraska just landed Brad Fischer, the longtime head coach of the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh (UW-Oshkosh) women’s basketball team, as an assistant for its women’s basketball program. It’s a big move in collegiate basketball and, honestly, a pretty exciting one if you follow the sport at all.

Fischer leaves behind a 14-year run at UW-Oshkosh that completely changed the Titans’ program. He turned them into a real force in Division III basketball, and his record there is, well, hard to ignore.

Brad Fischer’s Legacy at UW-Oshkosh

Brad Fischer’s time with the Titans is a story of grit, growth, and a whole lot of wins. Over 14 seasons, he led UW-Oshkosh to a 315-80 record—that’s a .797 winning percentage, if you’re counting—and became the winningest head coach in program history.

He’s also the fifth-winningest coach in the history of the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) women’s basketball. That’s no small feat, especially given the competition in that league.

Record-Breaking Achievements

Fischer racked up a ton of awards. He was named WIAC Coach of the Year six times—2013, 2017, 2019, 2024, 2025, and 2026. That’s a record-tying number, by the way.

He also picked up D3hoops.com Region Coach of the Year three times (2014, 2021, 2025) and snagged the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association Region Coach of the Year in 2019. These aren’t just trophies; they’re proof of how much respect he’s earned.

Transforming the Titans

Under Fischer, the UW-Oshkosh women’s basketball team just kept getting better. They made the NCAA national semifinals in both of the last two seasons—pretty wild, considering where the program started.

He didn’t just coach basketball, though. He helped shape his players into leaders and professionals, and you can tell that meant as much to him as the wins.

Building a Winning Culture

What set Fischer apart was his focus on culture. He pushed teamwork, discipline, and always finding ways to get better.

*On behalf of UW-Oshkosh, I want to express my deepest gratitude and appreciation to Brad for the extraordinary impact he has had on our women’s basketball program, our student-athletes, and our university since he came to Oshkosh,* said Darryl Sims, UW-Oshkosh Assistant Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics.

The Next Chapter: Nebraska

Now, Fischer’s moving on to Nebraska as an assistant coach. It’s a bittersweet goodbye for UW-Oshkosh, but you can’t help but feel excited for what he’ll do next.

Jumping to the Division I level says a lot about how much respect he’s built up in the basketball world.

Excitement and Gratitude

Fischer shared his feelings about the move: *It’s hard to put into words what UW-Oshkosh has meant to me and my family. Over the last 14 years, this place has become home.*

*It’s where I met my wife, where I built lifelong friendships, and where I had the privilege of coaching remarkable young women who made me a much better coach and person every day.*

A Lasting Legacy

Fischer heads to Nebraska, but his mark on UW-Oshkosh isn’t going anywhere. The relationships, the memories, and the culture he built will stick around for a long time.

The Titans are heading into a new era, and it’ll be interesting to see how they build on what Fischer started.

Continuing the Tradition of Excellence

The UW-Oshkosh women’s basketball program is in a good spot, thanks to the groundwork Fischer laid. Finding a new head coach is going to be a big deal for them, and everyone will be watching to see who steps in next.

Brad Fischer’s move to Nebraska as an assistant coach for the women’s basketball program marks a big moment in his career. He’s spent years building a legacy at UW-Oshkosh.

Fischer piled up a record-breaking win-loss record and earned plenty of coaching awards. The Titans’ program won’t forget his impact anytime soon.