Marcus Garrett: stats, last game & news
Ranking 2025-2026G League
Statistics 2025-2026
| League | Team | games played | Playing time | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals | Blocks | Field goals | 2-point field goals | 3-point field goals | Free throws | Offensive rebounds | Defensive rebounds | Turnovers | Blocks against | Personal fouls | Fouls drawn | +/- | Évaluation | Performance Index Rating | Player Impact Estimate | Usage % | Possessions | True Shooting % | Effective FG % | 3-Point Attempt Rate | Free Throw Rate | Offensive Rebound % | Defensive Rebound % | Total Rebound % | Assist % | Turnover % | Assist-Turnover Ratio | Steal % | Block % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |  | 43 | 25:32 | 11.8 | 3.7 | 3.9 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 5.1/10 50.5% | 4.6/8 57.1% | 0.5/2 24.1% | 0.7/1.1 64.6% | 0.7 | 3 | 1.7 | 0.1 | 1.9 | - | 6.1 | 13.9 | 11.9 | 5.4 | 20.3% | 12.2 | 56.2% | 52.9% | 20.1% | 11.1% | 3.0% | 11.8% | 7.6% | 18.7% | 3.1% | 18.5 | 2.2% | 1.2% |
Last Games
| Date | Playing time | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals | Blocks | Game | League |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13:07 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 | - | V 104-119 @  | G League | |
| 27:20 | 21 | 7 | 1 | 1 | - | V 111-107 vs | G League | |
| 23:28 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | V 121-134 @  | G League | |
| 30:30 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | V 118-108 vs  | G League | |
| 28:35 | 18 | 3 | 6 | 3 | - | V 112-90 vs  | G League | |
| 23:28 | 13 | 1 | 2 | - | - | D 138-141 vs  | G League | |
| 29:45 | 22 | 5 | 5 | - | - | V 132-121 vs | G League |
Player Profile
When Marcus Garrett was four years old and already dribbling through the streets of Dallas, nobody could have imagined that a football injury would redefine his basketball destiny. Far from holding him back, that injury pushed him to dedicate himself entirely to basketball under the guidance of his uncle Matt Watts, a former San Diego State player who shaped his fundamentals.
At Skyline High School in Dallas, Garrett put up a remarkably rare stat line: averages of 17.3 points, 10.4 rebounds, 9.1 assists, 3.1 steals, and 2.9 blocks per game as a senior. This exceptional versatility earned him the Texas Gatorade Player of the Year award and led his team to the Class 6A state semifinals.
At Kansas, which he chose over Texas and Baylor, Garrett built a reputation as a defensive specialist for the Jayhawks. Paradoxically, the point guard was initially criticized for his lack of range, but his rare defensive ability for a guard more than made up for that weakness. Even a severe ankle sprain did nothing to dent his determination.
Going undrafted in 2021, Garrett embarked on a winding professional career with the Miami Heat on a two-way contract, then the Sioux Falls Skyforce in the G League before being waived due to injury. His stints with the Greensboro Swarm, MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg, and the Charlotte Hornets stand as a testament to remarkable perseverance.
Garrett's defensive sharpness remains his basketball DNA, a valuable asset that continues to define his professional journey despite the obstacles along the way.
Honors & Championships
Marcus Garrett built his reputation on relentless defense that took him from the courts of Texas all the way to NBA franchises.
- Named Texas Gatorade Player of the Year in high school after leading Skyline to the state semifinals
- Four seasons at Kansas where he established himself as a top-tier defensive guard
- Impressive senior averages: 11 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.6 steals per game
- Career-high of 24 points against Oklahoma in 2020
- Multiple selections to Big 12 All-Defensive teams
- Professional experience with the Miami Heat and Charlotte Hornets, as well as in the G League
- Remarkable perseverance with several two-way and short-term NBA contracts
Awards & Individual Honors
Marcus Garrett forged a reputation as an elite defender throughout his college career, capped by the most prestigious defensive honor in NCAA basketball.
- Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Award (2020)
- Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year (2020)
- All-Big 12 Second Team (2021)
- All-Big 12 Third Team (2020)
- Big 12 All-Defensive Team (2019, 2020, 2021)
- Texas Gatorade Player of the Year (high school)
