MARCUS SASSER NEWS

Back in double figure scoring Sasser closed with 17 points (6-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal over 24 minutes during Tuesday's 74-46 win over North Carolina A&T.

Impact After struggling in the teams previous loss to Alabama, Sasser got back on track in Tuesday's win. Sasser needed just 24 minutes to do so, shooting a very efficient 60 percent from the field. An injured eye may have been effecting Sasser's shooting numbers in the two previous games, though he appears to be fully healed and back to his usual role as the primary scoring option for the Cougars.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Francis, Sasser lead No. 5 Houston past NC A&T 74-46

Ja’Vier Francis had career highs of 17 points and 15 rebounds, Marcus Sasser scored 17 points, and No. 5 Houston rebounded from its first loss with a 74-46 win over North Carolina...

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Inefficient shooting Saturday Sasser finished with nine points (2-11 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 5-7 FT), two rebounds and one assist across 33 minutes during Saturday's 71-65 loss to Alabama.

Impact Despite not suffering an injury, Sasser's inefficient shooting, perhaps attributed to his eye, prevented him from recording a respectable log Saturday. He will try to redeem himself as December continues. Despite the 2022-23 Cougars' first loss, that should not take anything away from the fact that Sasser remains a viable option fantasy managers can benefit from.

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

College basketball tiers: Who are this year's player of the year candidates?

Andy Katz takes a look at college basketball's player of the year candidates through the first month of the season.

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Confirms playing status Sasser (eye) confirmed Thursday that he will 100 percent be playing against Alabama on Saturday, Josh Criswell of WyoSports reports.

Impact Sasser said it himself after Thursday's practice that he will be out there Saturday when the Cougars face Alabama on Saturday. The senior guard is averaging just a hair under 17 points per game thus far and will need to keep the scoring going with the Tide sitting just outside the top 20 in offensive efficiency over the first month of the season.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Practicing Thursday Sasser (eye) is partaking in Thursday's practice and anticipates on being ready for Saturday's game against Alabama, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Sasser does have a black eye and was practicing with protective glasses, but the issue does not seem serious enough to hold him out from playing. The 6-2 senior should be expected in the starting lineup come Saturday in a pivotal clash with Alabama.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could be probable vs. Alabama Sasser (eye) could be probable Saturday versus Alabama, according to Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle.

Impact Houston's head coach Kelvin Sampson said he "assumes" Sasser will be available. If the senior does receive a probable status before or during Saturday, fantasy managers should expect him to play against Alabama.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Francis scores 14 as No. 1 Houston downs North Florida 76-42

Ja’Vier Francis scored 14 points, star Marcus Sasser had 12 in the first eight minutes before leaving with a cut over his eye, and top-ranked Houston coasted to a 76-42 win over No...

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suffers another injury Sasser suffered an eye injury during the Cougars' 76-42 win Tuesday versus North Florida, according to Mark Berman of FOX 26 Houston.

Impact Above his left eye, Sasser suffered a cut that required stitches to mend. He logged 12 points (5-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt) and one steal across eight minutes during the Cougars' win Tuesday. Sasser will try to return when they host Alabama on Saturday. Currently, his availability is questionable.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to starting lineup Sasser is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against North Florida.

Impact Sasser will remain in the starting lineup Tuesday after injuring his shoulder in Saturday's game. Sasser is averaging 17.5 points, 3.1 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 1.9 steals in 30.8 minutes across eight games this season.

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

North Florida plays No. 1 Houston following Hendricksen's 22-point game

North Florida plays the No. 1 Houston Cougars after Carter Hendricksen scored 22 points in the Ospreys' 93-88 loss to the High Point Panthers

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Available vs. North Florida Sasser (shoulder) is available Tuesday versus North Florida, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Sasser is not expected to sit out games because of the shoulder injury he suffered Saturday. The senior will try to redeem himself after logging a 33.3 field goal percentage and making no three-pointers across his four attempts when Houston hosted St. Mary's (CAL) that day.

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Able to practice Monday Sasser (shoulder) participated in practice on Monday, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Sasser sustained a shoulder injury in last Saturday's game against St. Mary's, but the team expects him to be able to play in Tuesday's game against North Florida. It sounds like Sasser was able to get through Monday's practice without issue and should be good to take on his usual role.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hoop Thoughts: The superstition behind UConn's hot start, Marcus Sasser's health and more The Huskies are off to their best start in years with wins over Alabama, Oklahoma State, Iowa State and Oregon.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Hendricksen leads North Florida against No. 1 Houston after 22-point outing

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Likely to play Tuesday Sasser (shoulder) will likely b e available for Tuesday's game against North Florida, Seth Davis of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Sasser sustained a shoulder injury Saturday against St. Mary's but underwent an MRI that came back clean. Coach Kelvin Sampson initially downplayed the severity of Sasser's injury, and it appears as though the senior will be able to play through the issue.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to be out long-term Houston's head coach Kelvin Sampson said Sasser (shoulder) is not expected to be out long-term, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Though fantasy managers should consider Sasser questionable-to-doubtful Tuesday versus North Florida, the Cougars are relieved knowing his injured shoulder will not be damaged across a prolonged duration.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Top-ranked Houston grinds out 53-48 win over Saint Mary's

J’Wan Roberts scored 15 points, Marcus Sasser added 13 and top-ranked Houston held on to beat Saint Mary’s 53-48

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leaves Saturday game with injury Sasser left Saturday's game against St. Mary's (CAL) in the second half with an apparent shoulder injury, Mark Berman of Fox 26 reports.

Impact Sasser took himself out of the game late in the second half with an apparent left shoulder issue, but further tests will be needed to determine how severe the injury might be. For now, he should be considered questionable for Houston's next game against North Florida next Tuesday.

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No. 1 Houston plays Saint Mary's (CA)

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 1 Houston Cougars and the Saint Mary's Gaels play in Fort Worth, Texas

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sasser hits 7 3's, No. 1 Houston beats Norfolk State 100-52

Marcus Sasser scored 25 points, Tramon Mark added 16 points and No. 1 Houston routed Norfolk State 100-52 in the Cougars’ first game as the top-ranked team in nearly 40 years Tuesd...

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 1 Houston faces Norfolk State, aims for 5th straight home win

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Houston reaches No. 1 in AP poll for first time since 1983

Houston is the No. 1 team in the AP men's college basketball poll

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 2 Houston takes home win streak into matchup with Norfolk State

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS