Marcus Sasser

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Marcus Sasser
File:Marcus Sasser (cropped).jpg
Sasser with Houston in 2019
No. 25 – Detroit Pistons
PositionShooting guard / point guard
LeagueNBA
Personal information
Born (2000-09-21) September 21, 2000 (age 25)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High schoolRed Oak (Red Oak, Texas)
CollegeHouston (2019–2023)
NBA draft2023: 1st round, 25th overall pick
Drafted byMemphis Grizzlies
Playing career2023–present
Career history
2023–presentDetroit Pistons
Career highlights
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Women's Basketball Hall of Fame

Marcus Jerome Sasser Jr. (born September 21, 2000) is an American professional basketball player for the Detroit Pistons of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Houston Cougars.

High school career

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Sasser played basketball for Red Oak High School in Red Oak, Texas under the coaching of his uncle, Jason.[1] As a senior, he was named District 14-5A most valuable player and Class 5A All-State.[2][3] Sasser committed to playing college basketball for Houston over offers from Colorado State, SMU and UTEP.[4]

College career

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After struggling at first, Sasser joined Houston's starting lineup in the second half of his freshman season.[5] On February 15, 2020, he scored a season-high 26 points in a 73–72 overtime loss to SMU.[6] As a freshman, Sasser averaged 8.1 points and shot 35.2 percent from three-point range.[7] He was named to the American Athletic Conference (AAC) All-Freshman Team.[8] In his sophomore season debut on November 25, Sasser scored 25 points, making seven three-pointers, in an 89–45 victory over Lamar.[9] On January 9, 2021, he scored 28 points with eight three-pointers in a 71–50 win over Tulane.[10] As a sophomore, Sasser averaged 13.7 points and 2.6 rebounds per game, helping Houston reach the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament.[11] He was named to the Second Team All-AAC.[12] On December 24, 2021, Sasser announced that an injury to his toe would end his 2021–22 season. At the time, he led Houston with 17.7 points per game.[13]

Professional career

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Detroit Pistons (2023–present)

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Sasser drafted 25th overall by the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2023 NBA draft on June 22, 2023. On draft day, Sasser was involved in a three-team trade that conclusively sent him and a 2024 first-round pick (who eventually became Bub Carrington) to the Boston Celtics in exchange for Marcus Smart. During the same night, Sasser was traded to the Pistons for James Nnaji, a 2025 second-round pick (later became Noah Penda) and 2026 second-round pick.[14] This trade to the Pistons was finalized five days later on June 28.[15]

Sasser played his NBA debut on October 25, 2023 and recorded 8 points, 2 rebounds and 1 assist as the Pistons suffered a one-point loss to the Miami Heat 102 - 103.[16] Sasser played in 71 games his rookie year and averaged 8.3 points, 1.8 rebounds and 3.3 assists in 19 minutes per game. However, the 2023 - 2024 year would also be the worst season in Detroit Pistons' history as the team finished with 14 wins and 68 losses.

For his sophomore season, Sasser's playing time decreased as he played in only 57 games and averaged 14.2 minutes per game. Thus, his other stats decreased across the board down from his rookie season to 6.6 points, 1.2 rebounds and 2.3 assists.[17] The Pistons improved their record by 30 wins to 44 - 38 and reached the playoffs, facing the New York Knicks in the first round. However, Sasser would not see any playing time during the entire series and the Pistons were eventually eliminated in 6 games.

Career statistics

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Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

NBA

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2023–24 Detroit 71 11 19.0 .428 .375 .879 1.8 3.3 .6 .2 8.3
2024–25 Detroit 57 1 14.2 .463 .382 .843 1.2 2.3 .6 .1 6.6
Career 128 12 16.9 .441 .378 .863 1.5 2.9 .6 .1 7.5

College

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2019–20 Houston 30 17 23.8 .363 .352 .758 2.4 1.7 .6 .1 8.1
2020–21 Houston 29 28 31.9 .380 .335 .852 2.6 2.2 1.4 .0 13.7
2021–22 Houston 12 12 32.0 .437 .437 .744 2.8 2.6 2.2 .1 17.7
2022–23 Houston 36 36 30.8 .438 .384 .848 2.8 3.1 1.6 .2 16.8
Career 107 93 29.3 .406 .369 .824 2.7 2.4 1.3 .1 13.6

Personal life

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Sasser's father, Marcus Sr., played basketball for Frank Phillips College. His uncles, Jeryl and Jason, were All-American college players and played in the National Basketball Association (NBA).[1] Sasser's great-grandfather, John Barber, played in the NBA.[18]

References

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