University of Houston Athletics
Houston Signs Marcus Sasser to NLI
11/16/2018 10:23:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Award-winning Red Oak High School guard will compete as a freshman in 2019-20
HOUSTON – Red Oak High School guard Marcus Sasser has joined the University of Houston Men's Basketball program after recently signing a National Letter of Intent.
Sasser, who checks in at 6-foot-2 and 175 pounds, will compete as a freshman with the Cougars in 2019-20 with four years of eligibility.
"Marcus is probably the perfect definition of a combo guard. Because he shoots the ball so well, he can play with a point guard, or he can be the point guard. He is a tough, tough kid and knows how to play," Head Coach Kelvin Sampson said. "He creates shots for others. He can play off the ball screen and play off the bounce. Marcus is just a really good guard."
Sasser, who also was recruited by SMU and Colorado State, was ranked as s three-star recruit by 247Sports and Rivals. As a junior during the 20127-18 season, he was recognized as the District 10-5A Newcomer of the Year.
At Red Oak High School, he competed for his uncle, Jason Sasser, who was the 1996 Southwest Conference Player of the Year and a 2017 inductee into the Southwest Conference Hall of Fame.
"Marcus is a diamond in the rough. He has all the necessary skills and is going to be a highly successful player," Sasser said. "Away from the court, Marcus is a laid back guy, but once he gets on the court, he is very aggressive."
Sasser became the second member of the Cougars' fall signing class, joining Shoemaker High School forward J'Wan Roberts.
BUY TICKETS
Fans can purchase season tickets, mini-plans and single-game tickets online at UHCougars.com/tickets or by calling the Athletics Ticket Office at 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647).
Season tickets begin at only $175 for 20 regular-season home games, while mini-plans start at only $40. Single-game tickets begin for as low as $10.
UP NEXT
• The Cougars continue play in the Men Against Breast Cancer Cougar Cup when they face Northwestern State at 7 p.m., Monday.
• From there, Houston closes out the tournament when it takes on BYU at 5 p.m. (CST) Saturday, Nov. 24, in Provo, Utah. That came can be seen on BYUtv and heard on KPRC 950 AM.
• The Cougars return home for their final game inside H&PE Arena when they play host to UT Rio Grande Valley at 7 p.m., Nov. 28.
JOIN the 50-50-CLUB
Fans are invited to join the 50-50 Club to support Houston Men's Basketball. 50-50 Club members help fund program necessities and enhance the experience for our student-athletes.
Fans who join the 50-50 Club will receive embroidered team apparel, a signed basketball, invitations to practice, a tour of the $25 million Guy V. Lewis Development Facility, regular updates about the program and much more.
To join the 50-50 Club, fans can call 713-743-9742 or email UHMensBasketball@uh.edu. For more information about the 50-50 Club, levels of giving and benefits, fans can click here.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarMBK on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team' Facebook page at UHCougarMBK or by visiting the team's Instagram page at UHCougarMBK.
Sasser, who checks in at 6-foot-2 and 175 pounds, will compete as a freshman with the Cougars in 2019-20 with four years of eligibility.
"Marcus is probably the perfect definition of a combo guard. Because he shoots the ball so well, he can play with a point guard, or he can be the point guard. He is a tough, tough kid and knows how to play," Head Coach Kelvin Sampson said. "He creates shots for others. He can play off the ball screen and play off the bounce. Marcus is just a really good guard."
Sasser, who also was recruited by SMU and Colorado State, was ranked as s three-star recruit by 247Sports and Rivals. As a junior during the 20127-18 season, he was recognized as the District 10-5A Newcomer of the Year.
At Red Oak High School, he competed for his uncle, Jason Sasser, who was the 1996 Southwest Conference Player of the Year and a 2017 inductee into the Southwest Conference Hall of Fame.
"Marcus is a diamond in the rough. He has all the necessary skills and is going to be a highly successful player," Sasser said. "Away from the court, Marcus is a laid back guy, but once he gets on the court, he is very aggressive."
Sasser became the second member of the Cougars' fall signing class, joining Shoemaker High School forward J'Wan Roberts.
BUY TICKETS
Fans can purchase season tickets, mini-plans and single-game tickets online at UHCougars.com/tickets or by calling the Athletics Ticket Office at 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647).
Season tickets begin at only $175 for 20 regular-season home games, while mini-plans start at only $40. Single-game tickets begin for as low as $10.
UP NEXT
• The Cougars continue play in the Men Against Breast Cancer Cougar Cup when they face Northwestern State at 7 p.m., Monday.
• From there, Houston closes out the tournament when it takes on BYU at 5 p.m. (CST) Saturday, Nov. 24, in Provo, Utah. That came can be seen on BYUtv and heard on KPRC 950 AM.
• The Cougars return home for their final game inside H&PE Arena when they play host to UT Rio Grande Valley at 7 p.m., Nov. 28.
JOIN the 50-50-CLUB
Fans are invited to join the 50-50 Club to support Houston Men's Basketball. 50-50 Club members help fund program necessities and enhance the experience for our student-athletes.
Fans who join the 50-50 Club will receive embroidered team apparel, a signed basketball, invitations to practice, a tour of the $25 million Guy V. Lewis Development Facility, regular updates about the program and much more.
To join the 50-50 Club, fans can call 713-743-9742 or email UHMensBasketball@uh.edu. For more information about the 50-50 Club, levels of giving and benefits, fans can click here.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarMBK on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team' Facebook page at UHCougarMBK or by visiting the team's Instagram page at UHCougarMBK.
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