The point guard (PG), also known as the one, is typically the team's shortest player and best ball handler and passer. There was also a 'stationary guard' who made long shots and hung back on defense before there was the rule of backcourt violations. In the early days of the sport, there was a 'running guard' who brought the ball up the court and passed or attacked the basket, like a point or combo guard. The center is typically the larger of the two.īesides the five basic positions, some teams use non-standard or hybrid positions, such as the point forward, a hybrid small forward/point guard the swingman, a hybrid small forward/shooting guard the big, a hybrid power forward/center and the stretch four, a power forward with the shooting range of typical shooting guards. The power forward and the center make up the frontcourt, often acting as their team's primary rebounders or shot blockers, or receiving passes to take inside shots. The small forward is also known to make cuts to the basket in efforts to get open for shots. The small forward often has an aggressive approach to the basket when handling the ball. The shooting guard, as the name implies, is often the best shooter, as well as being capable of shooting accurately from longer distances. This position requires substantial ball-handling skills and the ability to facilitate the team during a play and a good long range shooter. The point guard is the 'leader' of the team on the court. Over time, as more specialized roles developed, each of the guards and forwards came to be differentiated, and today each of the five positions are known by unique names, each of which has also been assigned a number: point guard (PG) or 1, the shooting guard (SG) or 2, the small forward (SF) or 3, the power forward (PF) or 4, and the center (C) or 5. The three main positions are guard, forward, and center, with the standard team featuring two guards, two forwards, and a center. Historically, these players have been assigned to positions defined by the role they play on the court, from a strategic point of view. Presley, her husband Brandon, who works for the City of Brownwood, and their daughter Baker reside in Brownwood.In the sport of basketball, five players play per team, each assigned to positions. She excelled in the classroom at HPU and was a three-time Academic All-Conference selection and graduated in 2018 with a degree in Kinesiology, and completed a Masters degree in Kinesiology from Stephen F. She also helped lead the Lady Jackets to two ASC West Division Championships during her playing career. Her career assists numbers are just inside the top 10 all-time at HPU and her 150 career three-pointers placed her second all-time in HPU history. She gained recruiting experience working for the Howard Payne admissions department as an admissions counselor from 2020-2021.Īs a player for the Lady Jackets, Presley scored 692 career points with 263 career assists. Hines and Hunter Sims for this incredible opportunity.'Ĭoach Fisk has also spent time coaching at the high school level at May high school in May, Texas. 'I look forward to the future of HPU women's basketball and serving all the student-athletes along the way. 'I am thrilled to be back at Howard Payne University in this role,' said Presley Fisk. During her time at SFA, the Lady Lumberjacks were 48-13 while she was on staff. Austin State University as the video coordinator under head coach Mark Kellogg from 2018-2020. I am personally excited about her ability to lead young women spiritually through the game of basketball.'Īfter her college playing career was over at HPU, Presley worked at Stephen F. 'Coach Fisk has always displayed loyalty and integrity during her time here. 'We are extremely excited to have Coach Fisk back to HPU,' said Hunter Sims director of athletics.

Presley (McKethan) Fisk was a four-year women's basketball player for the Lady Jackets from 2014 to 2018. BROWNWOOD, Texas – The Howard Payne University athletic department today announced the hiring of former Howard Payne standout Presley Fisk as head women's basketball coach.

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