Marcus Sasser

Professional basketball player

American Dallas, Texas, USA Virgo 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)

Quick Info

ProfessionProfessional basketball player
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth21/09/2000
Age26 years
BirthplaceDallas, Texas, USA
Zodiac SignVirgo

Latest News about Marcus Sasser

08/07/2026

The Dallas Mavericks officially acquired Marcus Sasser from the Detroit Pistons as part of an intricate six-team trade. The deal sent the Dallas native back to his hometown team after his first three NBA seasons in Detroit, where his role had diminished. In 2025-26 he appeared in 38 games, averaging 5.2 points per game.

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Bio/Wiki

SummaryMarcus Jerome Sasser Jr. is an American professional basketball guard who plays for the Dallas Mavericks of the NBA after spending three seasons with the Detroit Pistons.

Physical Stats & More

Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight195 lb (88 kg)
PositionGuard

Educational Qualification(s)

High SchoolRed Oak High School, Red Oak, Texas
CollegeUniversity of Houston (2019-2023)

Family

ParentsMonique Sasser and Marcus Sasser
Siblings
  • Marquis Sasser
  • James Sasser
Relatives
UncleJason Sasser

Career

College
TeamHouston Cougars
Seasons2019-2023
Honours
  • Consensus first-team All-American (2023)
  • Jerry West Award (2023)
  • American Athletic Conference Player of the Year (2023)
  • Second-team All-AAC (2021)
  • AAC All-Freshman Team (2020)
NBA Draft
Year2023
Round1
Pick25th overall
Original TeamMemphis Grizzlies
NotesDraft rights were traded to the Detroit Pistons
Professional Teams
  • Team: Detroit Pistons Period: 2023-2026
  • Team: Dallas Mavericks Period: 2026-present

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Born and raised in the Dallas area, he was traded to the Dallas Mavericks in 2026, marking a return to his home region.
2. His uncle, Jason Sasser, was the 1996 Southwest Conference Player of the Year.

Also born on 21 September

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