Marcus Sasser is a professional basketball player from the United States of America, playing in the National Basketball Association. In 2023, he was a first-round draft during the 2023 NBA Draft, selected by the Memphis Grizzlies who later traded him to the Detroit Pistons.
Player Profile and Personal Life
Marcus Jerome Sasser Jr. was born on September 21, 2000, in Dallas, Texas in the United States of America. He stands 188 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 88 kg. He is a Point Guard and he is right-handed.
His father Marcus Sasser Sr., used to play college basketball. His uncles Jeryl Sasser and Jason Sasser played in the NBA. His great-grandfather John Barber also played in the NBA.
| Team |
Detroit Pistons
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| Position | Shooting Guard |
| Height / weight | 1.88 m / 88 kg |
| Born | 21 Sep 2000 |
| Nationality |
United States
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| Playing Style | Right Handed |
| Team History | |
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Detroit
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2023 - present |
High School and College Career
Sasser attended Red Oak High School in Red Oak, Texas. Later, he committed to play college basketball for the University of Houston and was there from 2019 to 2023.
In 2023, he was given the Jerry West Award and he was also named the ACC Player of the Year. That year, he was also named to the Consensus first-team All-American.
Professional Career
Sasser turned pro in 2023 and was a 1st round pick during the 2023 NBA Draft. He was selected 25th overall by the Memphis Grizzlies. The team later traded him to the Detroit Pistons.
As of the start of 2024, he still plays for the Pistons.
Career Highlights
- 2023 - Consensus first-team All-American
- 2023 - Jerry West Award
- 2023 - AAC Player of the Year
- 2023 - First-team All-AAC
- 2021 - Second-team All-AAC
- 2020 - AAC All-Freshman Team
