University of Houston Athletics
Marcus Sasser Earns Place on Jerry West Award Watch List
10/25/2022 9:49:00 AM | Men's Basketball
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Senior guard earns latest preseason honor
HOUSTON – University of Houston senior guard Marcus Sasser was one of 20 student-athletes nationally to be named to the Jerry West Award Watch List on Tuesday.
Now in its ninth year, the Jerry West Award recognizes the top shooting guards in NCAA Division I basketball. A national committee of top college basketball personnel determined the preseason Watch List of 20 candidates.
Fans are encouraged to participate in Fan Voting, presented by Dell Technologies, in each of the three rounds, starting Friday, October 28.
In late January, the watch list of 20 players for the 2023 Jerry West Award will be narrowed to 10 and then in late February to just five. In March the five finalists will be presented to West and the Hall of Fame's selection committee where a winner will be selected.
The winner of the 2023 Jerry West Award will be presented on a to be determined date, along with the other four members of the Men's Starting Five.
For more information on the 2023 Jerry West Award and the latest updates, visit hoophallawards.com and follow @hoophall and #WestAward on Twitter and Instagram.
Sasser was joined on the West Award Watch List by Nick Smith (Arkansas), Adam Flagler (Baylor), Charles Pride (Bryant), Tyrese Proctor (Duke), Malachi Smith (Gonzaga), Rasir Bolton (Gonzaga), Terrence Shannon Jr. (Illinois), Kevin McCullar Jr. (Kansas), Antonio Reeves (Kentucky), Cason Wallace (Kentucky), Taevion Kinsey (Marshall), Isaiah Wong (Miami [Fla.]), Isiaih Mosley (Missouri), Terquavion Smith (NC State), Dane Goodwin (Notre Dame), Matt Bradley (San Diego State), Joseph Girard III (Syracuse), Santiago Vescovi (Tennessee) and Amari Bailey (UCLA).
ABOUT MARCUS SASSER
This was only the latest preseasor honor for Sasser. The Dallas native has been named to Preseason All-America teams by the Associated PressThe Almanac, Blue Ribbon College Yearbook, Dick Vitale and College Hoops Today.
Sasser also was named the American Athletic Conference Preseason Player of the Year and earned a place on the Preseason First Team in voting by the league's head coaches.
Sasser posted four 20-point games in his first 12 contests a year ago, including season highs with 26 points in wins against Rice and Northwestern State, before being sidelined for the remainder of the season following foot surgery in late December 2021.
Prior to that, he drained seven 3-pointers in the first half of the win against Northwestern State, tying the school record set by Robert McKiver against Charleston on Nov. 17, 2007.
With 180 3-pointers and 498 3-point attempts to date, Sasser is poised to set Houston career records in both categories as he prepares for the 2022-23 season.
ABOUT the HOUSTON COUGARS
Under the leadership of three-time American Athletic Conference Coach of the Year Kelvin Sampson, the Cougars are ranked No. 3 in the AP Preseason Poll. It is the highest the Cougars have been ranked in a preseason poll since 1983-84.
Three starters and seven lettermen return from the Cougars' 2021-22 team, which posted a 32-6 overall record, advanced to the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight, swept the American Athletic Conference regular-season and tournament titles and finished among the nation's Top 10 for the second straight season.
The Cougars have posted seven consecutive 20-win seasons, including a pair of 30-win campaigns, and competed in each of the last four NCAA Tournaments to tie a school record.
BUY 2022-23 TICKETS
Fans may now purchase single-game tickets for the Cougars' 18 regular-season home games inside the Fertitta Center. Supplies are limited, and fans are encouraged to purchase soon before they run out.
To purchase single-game tickets, fans may call the Athletics Ticket Office at 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647) during regular business hours or click here any time.
For the third straight season, the Cougars sold out of their season tickets for home games inside the Fertitta Center.
Fans who were unable to purchase season tickets in 2022-23 are invited to join the team's 2023-24 Wait List as the Cougars prepare to enter the Big 12 Conference. To join the 2023-24 season tickets Wait List, fans can click here.
SUPPORT HOUSTON RISE
Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference.
Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win when we start Big 12 competition in July 2023. Click here to rise and be counted.
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 Jordan Brand team apparel, invitations to exclusive events, regular updates about the program and much more.
For more information or to sign up, fans may visit uhcougars.com/5050club or click here. To join the 50-50 Club, fans may call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (4687).
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's Facebook page at UHCougarMBK or by visiting the team's Instagram page at UHCougarMBK.
Now in its ninth year, the Jerry West Award recognizes the top shooting guards in NCAA Division I basketball. A national committee of top college basketball personnel determined the preseason Watch List of 20 candidates.
Fans are encouraged to participate in Fan Voting, presented by Dell Technologies, in each of the three rounds, starting Friday, October 28.
In late January, the watch list of 20 players for the 2023 Jerry West Award will be narrowed to 10 and then in late February to just five. In March the five finalists will be presented to West and the Hall of Fame's selection committee where a winner will be selected.The winner of the 2023 Jerry West Award will be presented on a to be determined date, along with the other four members of the Men's Starting Five.
For more information on the 2023 Jerry West Award and the latest updates, visit hoophallawards.com and follow @hoophall and #WestAward on Twitter and Instagram.
Sasser was joined on the West Award Watch List by Nick Smith (Arkansas), Adam Flagler (Baylor), Charles Pride (Bryant), Tyrese Proctor (Duke), Malachi Smith (Gonzaga), Rasir Bolton (Gonzaga), Terrence Shannon Jr. (Illinois), Kevin McCullar Jr. (Kansas), Antonio Reeves (Kentucky), Cason Wallace (Kentucky), Taevion Kinsey (Marshall), Isaiah Wong (Miami [Fla.]), Isiaih Mosley (Missouri), Terquavion Smith (NC State), Dane Goodwin (Notre Dame), Matt Bradley (San Diego State), Joseph Girard III (Syracuse), Santiago Vescovi (Tennessee) and Amari Bailey (UCLA).
ABOUT MARCUS SASSER
This was only the latest preseasor honor for Sasser. The Dallas native has been named to Preseason All-America teams by the Associated PressThe Almanac, Blue Ribbon College Yearbook, Dick Vitale and College Hoops Today.
Sasser also was named the American Athletic Conference Preseason Player of the Year and earned a place on the Preseason First Team in voting by the league's head coaches.
Sasser posted four 20-point games in his first 12 contests a year ago, including season highs with 26 points in wins against Rice and Northwestern State, before being sidelined for the remainder of the season following foot surgery in late December 2021.
Prior to that, he drained seven 3-pointers in the first half of the win against Northwestern State, tying the school record set by Robert McKiver against Charleston on Nov. 17, 2007.
With 180 3-pointers and 498 3-point attempts to date, Sasser is poised to set Houston career records in both categories as he prepares for the 2022-23 season.
ABOUT the HOUSTON COUGARS
Under the leadership of three-time American Athletic Conference Coach of the Year Kelvin Sampson, the Cougars are ranked No. 3 in the AP Preseason Poll. It is the highest the Cougars have been ranked in a preseason poll since 1983-84.
Three starters and seven lettermen return from the Cougars' 2021-22 team, which posted a 32-6 overall record, advanced to the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight, swept the American Athletic Conference regular-season and tournament titles and finished among the nation's Top 10 for the second straight season.
The Cougars have posted seven consecutive 20-win seasons, including a pair of 30-win campaigns, and competed in each of the last four NCAA Tournaments to tie a school record.
BUY 2022-23 TICKETS
Fans may now purchase single-game tickets for the Cougars' 18 regular-season home games inside the Fertitta Center. Supplies are limited, and fans are encouraged to purchase soon before they run out.
To purchase single-game tickets, fans may call the Athletics Ticket Office at 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647) during regular business hours or click here any time.
For the third straight season, the Cougars sold out of their season tickets for home games inside the Fertitta Center.
Fans who were unable to purchase season tickets in 2022-23 are invited to join the team's 2023-24 Wait List as the Cougars prepare to enter the Big 12 Conference. To join the 2023-24 season tickets Wait List, fans can click here.
SUPPORT HOUSTON RISE
Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference.
Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win when we start Big 12 competition in July 2023. Click here to rise and be counted.
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 Jordan Brand team apparel, invitations to exclusive events, regular updates about the program and much more.
For more information or to sign up, fans may visit uhcougars.com/5050club or click here. To join the 50-50 Club, fans may call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (4687).
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's Facebook page at UHCougarMBK or by visiting the team's Instagram page at UHCougarMBK.
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