NBA Draft 2023: UH's Marcus Sasser picked 25th overall; heading to Detroit Pistons after trade
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - DECEMBER 17: Marcus Sasser #0 of the Houston Cougars dribbles in the first half during a game against the Virginia Cavaliers at John Paul Jones Arena on December 17, 2022 in Charlottesville, Virginia. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Get
HOUSTON – Former University of Houston star Marcus Sasser was drafted in the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft, being selected 25th overall. After a trade, he’ll be joining the Detroit Pistons.
A four-year starter for the Cougars, Sasser earned All-American honors as a senior, averaging 16.8 points and 3.1 assists per game, while knocking down better than 38% of his three-pointers.
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He was UH’s unquestioned leader this past season, guiding the Cougars to the number one ranking in the country, an American Athletic Conference regular season championship, and Sweet 16 appearance.
In addition to his shooting ability, Sasser is regarded as one of the premier perimeter defenders in the draft.
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He joins an up-and-coming Pistons team lead by 2021 number one overall pick Cade Cunningham and shooting guard Jaden Ivey.
Detroit also used the fifth overall pick in the 2023 on guard/forward Ausar Thompson, twin brother of new Rockets guard Amen Thompson.