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Marcus Sasser Named to Preseason All-America First Team
8/22/2022 12:32:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Senior guard collects honor from Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook
HOUSTON – University of Houston Men's Basketball senior guard Marcus Sasser was named to the Preseason All-America First Team by Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook on Monday.
The Dallas native was a Preseason All-American Athletic Conference selection and averaged a team-high 17.7 points per game before being sidelined following foot surgery in December 2021.
In early June, he electrified Houston fans with his decision to withdraw his name from the NBA Draft and return to Houston for his senior season.
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.
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.
Sasser was joined on the Preseason All-America Team by Armando Bacot (North Carolina), Trayce Jackson-Davis (Indiana), Drew Timme (Gonzaga) and Oscar Tshiebwe (Kentucky). Tshiebwe was recognized as Blue Ribbon's National Preseason Player of the Year.
ABOUT the HOUSTON COUGARS
Under the leadership of three-time American Athletic Conference Coach of the Year Kelvin Sampson, 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.
Under Sampson's leadership, 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.
BLUE RIBBON COLLEGE BASKETBALL YEARBOOK
Blue Ribbon College Basketball yearbook for preorder at blueribbonyearbook.com or by clicking here.
The digital version will be released in early September with the printed edition available in early October.
UP NEXT
The Cougars open their 2022-23 schedule when they play host to Northern Colorado on Nov. 7 inside the Fertitta Center. It will be the first of 18 regular-season home games inside the Fertitta Center.
From there, the Cougars hit the road for the first time to take on Saint Joseph's at 5 p.m. (CT), Nov. 11, in Annapolis, Md., as part of the Veterans Classic on the U.S. Naval Academy campus.
BUY 2022-23 SEASON TICKETS
Fans now may purchase season tickets for the 2022-23 season. A limited number of season tickets are available, so fans are encouraged to purchase soon before supplies run out.
To purchase 2022-23 season tickets, fans may call the Athletics Ticket Office at 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647) during regular business hours or click here at any time.
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.
The Dallas native was a Preseason All-American Athletic Conference selection and averaged a team-high 17.7 points per game before being sidelined following foot surgery in December 2021.
In early June, he electrified Houston fans with his decision to withdraw his name from the NBA Draft and return to Houston for his senior season.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.
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.
Sasser was joined on the Preseason All-America Team by Armando Bacot (North Carolina), Trayce Jackson-Davis (Indiana), Drew Timme (Gonzaga) and Oscar Tshiebwe (Kentucky). Tshiebwe was recognized as Blue Ribbon's National Preseason Player of the Year.
ABOUT the HOUSTON COUGARS
Under the leadership of three-time American Athletic Conference Coach of the Year Kelvin Sampson, 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.
Under Sampson's leadership, 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.
BLUE RIBBON COLLEGE BASKETBALL YEARBOOK
Blue Ribbon College Basketball yearbook for preorder at blueribbonyearbook.com or by clicking here.
The digital version will be released in early September with the printed edition available in early October.
UP NEXT
The Cougars open their 2022-23 schedule when they play host to Northern Colorado on Nov. 7 inside the Fertitta Center. It will be the first of 18 regular-season home games inside the Fertitta Center.
From there, the Cougars hit the road for the first time to take on Saint Joseph's at 5 p.m. (CT), Nov. 11, in Annapolis, Md., as part of the Veterans Classic on the U.S. Naval Academy campus.
BUY 2022-23 SEASON TICKETS
Fans now may purchase season tickets for the 2022-23 season. A limited number of season tickets are available, so fans are encouraged to purchase soon before supplies run out.
To purchase 2022-23 season tickets, fans may call the Athletics Ticket Office at 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647) during regular business hours or click here at any time.
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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