Marcus Sasser: stats, last game & news
Ranking 2025-2026
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 % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |  | 44 | 11:44 | 5.1 | 1 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 1.8/4.5 40.0% | 0.7/1.8 38.8% | 1.1/2.7 40.8% | 0.3/0.4 83.3% | 0.2 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 1 | 0.3 | 3.3 | 4.9 | 4.0 | 1.9 | 20.3% | 5.5 | 53.9% | 52.3% | 60.0% | 9.0% | 2.3% | 7.2% | 4.8% | 17.9% | 3.0% | 18.8 | 2.3% | 0.6% |
 |  | 1 | 23:09 | 20 | - | 4 | 1 | - | 7/16 43.8% | 3/7 42.9% | 4/9 44.4% | 1/2 50.0% | - | - | 3 | - | 3 | - | 13 | 12.0 | 9.0 | 4.4 | 38.0% | 19.9 | 59.2% | 56.3% | 56.3% | 12.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 25.9% | 6.9% | 5.0 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Last Games
| Date | Playing time | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals | Blocks | Game | League |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22:50 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | D 94-125 vs  | NBA | |
| 18:01 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | V 94-115 @ | NBA | |
| 15:38 | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | D 113-117 vs | NBA | |
| 2:48 | 7 | - | - | 1 | - | D 112-103 @ | NBA | |
| 0:56 | - | - | 1 | - | - | V 116-94 vs  | NBA | |
| 0:38 | - | - | - | - | - | V 98-83 vs | NBA | |
| 7:02 | 3 | - | - | - | - | V 121-133 @  | NBA |
Player Profile
When Marcus Sasser Jr. steps onto an NBA court, he carries on his shoulders far more than a Detroit Pistons jersey. Basketball runs through his veins like a cherished family legacy: his father Marcus Sr. excelled in college, his uncles Jeryl and Jason played in the Big League, and his great-grandfather John Barber had already paved the way decades earlier.
Born in Dallas in September 2000, this 6'2" guard built his reputation on his ability to score from long range and his tenacious defense. Back in high school at Red Oak, Texas, he racked up honors: district MVP and All-State selection. At the University of Houston, he immediately confirmed his potential by earning a spot on the AAC All-Freshman Team and dropping 26 points in his very first season.
But Sasser's journey perfectly illustrates the resilience required at the highest level. In 2021-22, while leading his team in scoring, a toe injury brutally ended his season. Far from giving up, he came back stronger and led the Cougars all the way to the NCAA Tournament Final Four, capping it with a 31-point performance that will be long remembered.
Selected 25th overall in the 2023 Draft by Memphis before being traded to Detroit, Sasser is gradually adapting to the NBA pace. His averages of 8.3 points, 3.3 assists, and 1.8 rebounds reflect a methodical development, supported by his well-known work ethic and natural leadership qualities.
Under contract through 2027, the Pistons' number 25 has the time needed to develop his game and establish himself as a key piece of Detroit's rebuild.
Honors & Championships
Marcus Sasser established himself as a dangerous sharpshooter during his time at the University of Houston before making the leap to the NBA in 2023.
- Led Houston to the NCAA Final Four in his sophomore year
- Set a personal college record of 31 points against South Florida
- Made 8 three-pointers in a single game against Tulane
- Selected 25th overall in the 2023 NBA Draft and traded the same day to the Detroit Pistons
- Posted averages of 8.3 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 3.3 assists during his NBA rookie season
Awards & Individual Honors
Marcus Sasser made history in American college basketball by becoming the first Houston player since legend Hakeem Olajuwon to receive First Team All-American honors.
- Jerry West Award (2023) – best college shooting guard in the country
- Consensus All-American First Team (2023) – first Houston player since Hakeem Olajuwon in 1983
- AAC Player of the Year (2023)
- First-Team All-AAC (2023)
- First-Team All-American by the Associated Press, USBWA, and NABC (2023)
- Second-Team All-American by Sporting News (2023)
- Second-Team All-AAC (2021)
- AAC All-Freshman Team (2020)
