Marcus Sasser named to AP All-American First Team

Houston - University of Houston guard Marcus Sasser has been named to the AP All-American first team.

Sasser led the Cougars to a 31-3 record, AAC Regular Season and Tournament championship, and a number-1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - MARCH 05: Marcus Sasser #0 of the Houston Cougars takes a shot during the second half against the Memphis Tigers at FedExForum on March 05, 2023 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

The senior guard averaged 17ppg, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists per game for the year.

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MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - MARCH 05: Marcus Sasser #0 of the Houston Cougars reacts during the first half against the Memphis Tigers at FedExForum on March 05, 2023 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

Purdue’s Zach Edey and Indiana’s Trayce Jackson-Davis have given the Big Ten Conference a third straight year with multiple first-team Associated Press All-America picks. Kansas had a second straight first-teamer in Jalen Wilson. 

The 7-foot-4 Edey appeared on all 58 ballots as a first-team selection from AP Top 25 voters. He was the lone unanimous pick in results released Tuesday. 

Alabama’s Brandon Miller was also a first-team pick.

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The second team included UCLA's Jamie Jaquez Jr., Kentucky's Oscar Tshiebwe and Gonzaga's Drew Timme. 

The third team included the Kansas State duo of Markquis Nowell and Keyontae Johnson.