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Marcus Sasser Receives Jerry West Award
4/1/2023 3:27:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Senior All-American becomes first Cougar to earn honor for nation’s top shooting guard
HOUSTON – After a record-setting season, University of Houston senior guard Marcus Sasser received the Jerry West Award on Saturday afternoon.
The Jerry West Award is presented annually to the nation's top shooting guard.
Sasser became the first Cougar to receive the award in the program's history
This was only the latest postseason award for Sasser. On Saturday, he was named one of five finalists for the John R. Wooden Award presented by Wendy's and was a member of the 10-man Wooden Award All-American Team.
He previously was named a First-Team All-American by Associated Press, USBWA, NABC
Second-Team honoree from Sporting News, Stadium and Field of 68.
Sasser became Houston's first Consensus First-Team All-American since Hall of Fame center Hakeem Olajuwon in 1983.
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 led the Cougars and ranked ninth in the American Athletic Conference with 16.8 points per game and stood among the league's Top-15 leaders in assists (3.1 apg, 14th), free throw percentage (84.8, 5th), 3-point field goal percentage (38.4, 8th), 3-point field goals per game (2.7, t-4th) and assist-turnover ratio (1.95, 5th).
The Dallas native posted 13 20-point games this season, including a career-best 31 points against South Florida on Jan. 11, with a team-high 31 double-digit scoring games.
However, Sasser did far more than shoot and score for the Cougars, ranking seventh in the league with 1.6 steals per game.
Sasser became the 50th 1,000-point scorer in Houston history earlier this season and finished 15th among the Cougars' career scoring leaders with 1,458points.
He also drained 276 3-pointers on 748 attempts during his career, setting Houston records in both categories.
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.
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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).
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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 Jerry West Award is presented annually to the nation's top shooting guard.
Sasser became the first Cougar to receive the award in the program's history
This was only the latest postseason award for Sasser. On Saturday, he was named one of five finalists for the John R. Wooden Award presented by Wendy's and was a member of the 10-man Wooden Award All-American Team.He previously was named a First-Team All-American by Associated Press, USBWA, NABC
Second-Team honoree from Sporting News, Stadium and Field of 68.
Sasser became Houston's first Consensus First-Team All-American since Hall of Fame center Hakeem Olajuwon in 1983.
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 led the Cougars and ranked ninth in the American Athletic Conference with 16.8 points per game and stood among the league's Top-15 leaders in assists (3.1 apg, 14th), free throw percentage (84.8, 5th), 3-point field goal percentage (38.4, 8th), 3-point field goals per game (2.7, t-4th) and assist-turnover ratio (1.95, 5th).
The Dallas native posted 13 20-point games this season, including a career-best 31 points against South Florida on Jan. 11, with a team-high 31 double-digit scoring games.
However, Sasser did far more than shoot and score for the Cougars, ranking seventh in the league with 1.6 steals per game.
Sasser became the 50th 1,000-point scorer in Houston history earlier this season and finished 15th among the Cougars' career scoring leaders with 1,458points.
He also drained 276 3-pointers on 748 attempts during his career, setting Houston records in both categories.
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.
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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