Ricardo Fischer (born May 16, 1991) is a Brazilian professional

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player who currently plays for

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in the

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(NBB). Fischer has also represented the senior

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Professional career

In his pro career, Fischer has played in both the 2nd-tier South American League, and the 1st-tier

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. He has also played in the European-wide 2nd-tier level EuroCup.

Flamengo

On 7 July 2016,

announced Fischer as their major signing for the 2016–17 NBB season in Brazil.

Bilbao Basket

On 5 July 2017, Fischer signed a two-year deal with the Spanish club

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. On March 1, 2018, Fischer part ways with

National team career

Fischer played with the senior men's

at the

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, where he won a gold medal, and at the

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, in

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.Ricardo FISCHER (BRA) participated in 16 FIBA / FIBA Zones events.
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NBB career statistics

NBB regular season

NBB playoffs

References

External links

EuroCup Profile

Latinbasket.com Profile

ESPN.com Profile

Spanish League Profile

NBB Player Profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Fischer, Ricardo 1991 births Living people Associação Bauru Basketball players Basketball players at the 2015 Pan American Games Bilbao Basket players Brazilian expatriate basketball people in Spain Brazilian men's basketball players Flamengo basketball players Liga ACB players Novo Basquete Brasil players Pan American Games gold medalists for Brazil Pan American Games medalists in basketball Point guards São José Basketball players Sport Club Corinthians Paulista basketball players Basketball players from São Paulo Medalists at the 2015 Pan American Games