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Sasser Named to Wooden Award Preseason Watch List
11/15/2022 11:16:00 AM | Men's Basketball
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Senior collects latest preseason honor; Cougars face Texas Southern at 7 p.m., Wednesday, in Fertitta Center
HOUSTON – University of Houston senior guard Marcus Sasser was named to the John R. Wooden Award presented by Wendy's Preseason Top 50 Watch List on Tuesday morning.
Chosen by a preseason poll of national college basketball experts, the list is comprised of 50 student-athletes who are the early front-runners for the most prestigious honors in college basketball, the Wooden Award All American Team™ and Most Outstanding Player Award.
The players on the Watch List are considered strong candidates for the 2023 John R. Wooden Award Men's Player of the Year presented by Wendy's.
Players not chosen to the preseason list are still eligible for the Wooden Award™ midseason list, late season list, and the National Ballot.
The National Ballot consists of 15 top players who have proven to their universities that they meet or exceed the qualifications of the Wooden Award. Nearly 1,000 voters will rank in order 10 of those 15 players when voting opens prior to the NCAA Tournament and will allow voters to take into consideration performance during early round games.
The Wooden Award All American Team™ will be announced the week of the "Elite Eight" round of the NCAA Tournament. The winner of the 2023 John R. Wooden Award will be presented in Los Angeles in April.
ABOUT MARCUS SASSER
This was Sasser's latest preseason honor.
The Dallas native has been named to Preseason All-America teams by the Associated Press, The Almanac, Blue Ribbon College Yearbook, Dick Vitale, College Hoops Today and Sporting News.
Sasser earned a place on NABC Player of the Year Watch List and was selected for the Preseason Watch List of the Jerry West Award, presented annually to the nation's top collegiate shooting guard.
In October, Sasser 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.
Three games into the 2022-23 season, Sasser had led the Cougars to a 3-0 record and #3 ranking in both national polls. He scored 21 points in the Cougars' season-opening win over Northern Colorado on Nov. 7 and totaled 19 points with a career-high seven rebounds in Monday's win over Oral Roberts.
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.
With 187 3-pointers and 518 3-point attempts to date, Sasser is poised to set Houston career records in both categories as he prepares for the 2022-23 season. He also needs only 99 more points to become the 50th 1,000-point career scorer in school history.
JOHN R. WOODEN AWARD presented by Wendy's PRESEASON TOP 50 WATCH LIST
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.
UP NEXT
• Sasser and the Cougars close out their time in Cougar Classic when they meet Texas Southern at 7 p.m., Wednesday, inside the Fertitta Center.
• That game will air on ESPN+ and can be heard on 950 AM KPRC and The Varsity network app.
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.
Chosen by a preseason poll of national college basketball experts, the list is comprised of 50 student-athletes who are the early front-runners for the most prestigious honors in college basketball, the Wooden Award All American Team™ and Most Outstanding Player Award.
The players on the Watch List are considered strong candidates for the 2023 John R. Wooden Award Men's Player of the Year presented by Wendy's.Players not chosen to the preseason list are still eligible for the Wooden Award™ midseason list, late season list, and the National Ballot.
The National Ballot consists of 15 top players who have proven to their universities that they meet or exceed the qualifications of the Wooden Award. Nearly 1,000 voters will rank in order 10 of those 15 players when voting opens prior to the NCAA Tournament and will allow voters to take into consideration performance during early round games.
The Wooden Award All American Team™ will be announced the week of the "Elite Eight" round of the NCAA Tournament. The winner of the 2023 John R. Wooden Award will be presented in Los Angeles in April.
ABOUT MARCUS SASSER
This was Sasser's latest preseason honor.
The Dallas native has been named to Preseason All-America teams by the Associated Press, The Almanac, Blue Ribbon College Yearbook, Dick Vitale, College Hoops Today and Sporting News.
Sasser earned a place on NABC Player of the Year Watch List and was selected for the Preseason Watch List of the Jerry West Award, presented annually to the nation's top collegiate shooting guard.
In October, Sasser 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.
Three games into the 2022-23 season, Sasser had led the Cougars to a 3-0 record and #3 ranking in both national polls. He scored 21 points in the Cougars' season-opening win over Northern Colorado on Nov. 7 and totaled 19 points with a career-high seven rebounds in Monday's win over Oral Roberts.
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.
With 187 3-pointers and 518 3-point attempts to date, Sasser is poised to set Houston career records in both categories as he prepares for the 2022-23 season. He also needs only 99 more points to become the 50th 1,000-point career scorer in school history.
JOHN R. WOODEN AWARD presented by Wendy's PRESEASON TOP 50 WATCH LIST
| Name | School | Conference | Ht. | Cl. | Pos. |
| Marcus Sasser | Houston | American Athletic | 6-2 | Sr. | G |
| Max Abmas | Oral Roberts | Summit League | 6-0 | Sr. | G |
| Posh Alexander | St. John's | Big East | 6-0 | Jr. | G |
| Timmy Allen | Texas | Big 12 | 6-6 | Sr. | F |
| Armando Bacot | North Carolina | ACC | 6-11 | Sr. | F/C |
| Matt Bradley | San Diego State | Mountain West | 6-4 | Sr. | G |
| Tyger Campbell | UCLA | Pac-12 | 5-11 | Sr. | G |
| Colin Castleton | Florida | SEC | 6-11 | Sr. | F |
| Antoine Davis | Detroit Mercy | Horizon | 6-1 | Sr. | G |
| Kendric Davis | Memphis | American Athletic | 6-0 | Sr. | G |
| RJ Davis | North Carolina | ACC | 6-0 | Jr. | G |
| Hunter Dickinson | Michigan | Big Ten | 7-1 | Jr. | C |
| Zach Edey | Purdue | Big Ten | 7-4 | Jr. | C |
| Adam Flagler | Baylor | Big 12 | 6-3 | Sr. | G |
| Jayden Gardner | Virginia | ACC | 6-6 | Sr. | F |
| Keyonte George | Baylor | Big 12 | 6-4 | Fr. | G |
| DaRon Holmes II | Dayton | Atlantic 10 | 6-10 | So. | F |
| Tyrese Hunter | Texas | Big 12 | 6-0 | So. | G |
| Harrison Ingram | Stanford | Pac-12 | 6-7 | So. | F |
| Trayce Jackson-Davis | Indiana | Big Ten | 6-9 | Sr. | F |
| Jaime Jaquez Jr. | UCLA | Pac-12 | 6-7 | Sr. | G/F |
| Ryan Kalkbrenner | Creighton | Big East | 7-1 | Jr. | C |
| Dereck Lively II | Duke | ACC | 7-1 | Fr. | C |
| Caleb Love | North Carolina | ACC | 6-4 | Jr. | G |
| Hunter Maldonado | Wyoming | Mountain West | 6-7 | Sr. | G |
| Kevin McCullar Jr. | Kansas | Big 12 | 6-6 | Sr. | G |
| Darius McGhee | Liberty | ASUN | 5-9 | Sr. | G |
| Mike Miles Jr. | TCU | Big 12 | 6-2 | Jr. | G |
| Brandon Miller | Alabama | SEC | 6-9 | Fr. | F |
| Kris Murray | Iowa | Big Ten | 6-8 | Jr. | F |
| Nijel Pack | Miami (Fla.) | ACC | 6-0 | So. | G |
| Will Richardson | Oregon | Pac-12 | 6-5 | Sr. | G |
| Jeremy Roach | Duke | ACC | 6-2 | Jr. | G |
| Adama Sanogo | UConn | Big East | 6-9 | Jr. | F |
| Baylor Scheierman | Creighton | Big East | 6-7 | Sr. | G |
| Terrence Shannon Jr. | Illinois | Big Ten | 6-6 | Sr. | G |
| Terquavion Smith | NC State | ACC | 6-4 | So. | G |
| Nick Smith Jr. | Arkansas | SEC | 6-5 | Fr. | G |
| Julian Strawther | Gonzaga | West Coast | 6-7 | Jr. | G |
| Drew Timme | Gonzaga | West Coast | 6-10 | Sr. | F |
| Oscar Tshiebwe | Kentucky | SEC | 6-9 | Sr. | F |
| Azuolas Tubelis | Arizona | Pac-12 | 6-11 | Jr. | F |
| Santiago Vescovi | Tennessee | SEC | 6-3 | Sr. | G |
| Jordan Walker | UAB | Conference USA | 5-11 | Sr. | G |
| Cason Wallace | Kentucky | SEC | 6-4 | Fr. | G |
| Sahvir Wheeler | Kentucky | SEC | 5-9 | Sr. | G |
| Dariq Whitehead | Duke | ACC | 6-7 | Fr. | F |
| Cam Whitmore | Villanova | Big East | 6-7 | Fr. | F |
| Jalen Wilson | Kansas | Big 12 | 6-8 | Jr. | F |
| Isaiah Wong | Miami (Fla.) | ACC | 6-4 | Jr. | G |
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.
UP NEXT
• Sasser and the Cougars close out their time in Cougar Classic when they meet Texas Southern at 7 p.m., Wednesday, inside the Fertitta Center.
• That game will air on ESPN+ and can be heard on 950 AM KPRC and The Varsity network app.
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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