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Marcus Sasser Named to NABC & USBWA All-America First Teams
3/15/2023 12:23:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Senior guard named to third postseason All-America First Team following record-setting season
HOUSTON – University of Houston senior guard Marcus Sasser added more All-America honors to his impressive resume when he was named to the First Teams by the National Association of Basketball Coaches and the United States Basketball Writers Association.
Sasser was named to the Associated Press All-America First Team on Tuesday, becoming the Cougars' first First-Team selection since legendary center Hakeem Olajuwon was a Consensus pick following the 1983-84 season.
The Dallas native also has received All-America Second-Team honors from Sporting News, Stadium and Field of 68.
This marked the second time in the last three years that a Cougar was named to an All-America Team. In 2021, guard Quentin Grimes was named to All-America Third Teams by AP , NABC, USBWA and Sporting News.
ABOUT MARCUS SASSER
After electrifying Houston fans with his decision to return for his senior season in June 2022, Sasser lived up to the preseason hype.
He leads the Cougars and ranks seventh in the American Athletic Conference with 17.1 points per game and stands among the league's Top-15 leaders in assists (3.2 apg, 13th), free throw percentage (84.0, 6th), 3-point field goal percentage (38.3, 8th), 3-point field goals per game (2.7, 5th) and assist-turnover ratio (1.98, 5th).
The Dallas native has posted 12 20-point games this season, including a career-best 31 points against South Florida on Jan. 11, with a team-high 28 double-digit scoring games.
However, Sasser does far more than shoot and score for the Cougars, ranking seventh in the league with 1.7 steals per game.
Sasser became the 50th 1,000-point scorer in Houston history earlier this season and currently stands 17th among the Cougars' career scoring leaders with 1,417 points to date.
He also has drained 268 3-pointers during his career, setting a Houston career record in that category.
For his impressive efforts, Sasser was recognized as The American Player of the Year and was a unanimous choice by the league head coaches for the First Team.
2022-23 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of BASKETBALL COACHES ALL-AMERICA TEAMS
First Team
Second Team
Third Team
2022-23 UNITED STATES BASKETBALL WRITERS ASSOCIATION ALL-AMERICA TEAMS
First Team
Third Team
Honorable Mention
UP NEXT
• Sasser and the Cougars return to action when they compete as the No. 1 seed in NCAA Tournament Midwest Region against (16) Northern Kentucky
• That First-Round tipoff is set for approximately 8:20 p.m., Thursday, inside Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala.
• The game can be seen live on TNT with Jim Nantz, Bill Raftery, Grant Hill and Tracy Wolfson calling the action
• All Houston Men's Basketball games can be heard on 950 AM KPRC and the Varsity Network app.
BUY 2022-23 TICKETS
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.
For the third straight season, the Cougars sold out of their season tickets for home games inside the Fertitta Center.
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.
Sasser was named to the Associated Press All-America First Team on Tuesday, becoming the Cougars' first First-Team selection since legendary center Hakeem Olajuwon was a Consensus pick following the 1983-84 season.
The Dallas native also has received All-America Second-Team honors from Sporting News, Stadium and Field of 68.This marked the second time in the last three years that a Cougar was named to an All-America Team. In 2021, guard Quentin Grimes was named to All-America Third Teams by AP , NABC, USBWA and Sporting News.
ABOUT MARCUS SASSER
After electrifying Houston fans with his decision to return for his senior season in June 2022, Sasser lived up to the preseason hype.
He leads the Cougars and ranks seventh in the American Athletic Conference with 17.1 points per game and stands among the league's Top-15 leaders in assists (3.2 apg, 13th), free throw percentage (84.0, 6th), 3-point field goal percentage (38.3, 8th), 3-point field goals per game (2.7, 5th) and assist-turnover ratio (1.98, 5th).
The Dallas native has posted 12 20-point games this season, including a career-best 31 points against South Florida on Jan. 11, with a team-high 28 double-digit scoring games.
However, Sasser does far more than shoot and score for the Cougars, ranking seventh in the league with 1.7 steals per game.
Sasser became the 50th 1,000-point scorer in Houston history earlier this season and currently stands 17th among the Cougars' career scoring leaders with 1,417 points to date.He also has drained 268 3-pointers during his career, setting a Houston career record in that category.
For his impressive efforts, Sasser was recognized as The American Player of the Year and was a unanimous choice by the league head coaches for the First Team.
2022-23 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of BASKETBALL COACHES ALL-AMERICA TEAMS
First Team
| Player | School | Position | Class |
| Marcus Sasser | Houston | Guard | Senior |
| Zach Edey | Purdue | Center | Junior |
| Tracye Jackson-Davis | Indiana | Forward | Senior |
| Drew Timme | Gonzaga | Forward | Senior |
| Jalen Wilson | Kansas | Forward | r-Junior |
Second Team
| Player | School | Position | Class |
| Jaime Jaquez Jr. | UCLA | Guard/Forward | Senior |
| Brandon Miller | Alabama | Forward | Freshman |
| Jalen Pickett | Penn State | Guard | Senior |
| Oscar Tshiebwe | Kentucky | Forward | Senior |
| Azuolas Tubelis | Arizona | Forward | Junior |
Third Team
| Player | School | Position | Class |
| Max Abmas | Oral Roberts | Guard | Senior |
| Keyontae Johnson | Kansas State | Forward | Senior |
| Tyler Kolek | Marquette | Guard | Junior |
| Marquis Nowell | Kansas State | Guard | Senior |
| Isaiah Wong | Miami (Fla.) | Guard | Junior |
2022-23 UNITED STATES BASKETBALL WRITERS ASSOCIATION ALL-AMERICA TEAMS
First Team
| Player | School | Position | Class |
| Marcus Sasser | Houston | Guard | Senior |
| Zach Edey | Purdue | Center | Junior |
| Trayce Jackson-Davis | Indiana | Forward | Senior |
| Drew Timme | Gonzaga | Forward | Senior |
| Jalen Wilson | Kansas | Forward | r-Junior |
| Player | School | Position | Class |
| Jaime Jaquez Jr. | UCLA | Guard/Forward | Senior |
| Tyler Kolek | Marquette | Guard | Junior |
| Brandon Miller | Alabama | Forward | Freshman |
| Oscar Tshiebwe | Kentucky | Forward | Senior |
| Azuolas Tubelis | Arizona | Forward | Junior |
Third Team
| Player | School | Position | Class |
| Armando Bacot | North Carolina | Forward/Center | Senior |
| Antoine Davis | Detroit Mercy | Guard | Graduate |
| Kris Murray | Iowa | Forward | Junior |
| Markquis Nowell | Kansas State | Guard | Senior |
| Jalen Pickett | Penn State | Guard | Senior |
Honorable Mention
| Player | School | Position | Class |
| Max Abmas | Oral Roberts | Guard | Senior |
| Kendric Davis | Memphis | Guard | Senior |
| Keyontae Johnson | Kansas State | Forward | Senior |
| Isaiah Wong | Miami (Fla.) | Guard | Junior |
UP NEXT
• Sasser and the Cougars return to action when they compete as the No. 1 seed in NCAA Tournament Midwest Region against (16) Northern Kentucky
• That First-Round tipoff is set for approximately 8:20 p.m., Thursday, inside Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala.
• The game can be seen live on TNT with Jim Nantz, Bill Raftery, Grant Hill and Tracy Wolfson calling the action
• All Houston Men's Basketball games can be heard on 950 AM KPRC and the Varsity Network app.
BUY 2022-23 TICKETS
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.
For the third straight season, the Cougars sold out of their season tickets for home games inside the Fertitta Center.
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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