Marcus Sasser has been one of the most well-rounded and dominant guards in college basketball for the past few years. Despite having a smaller stature he embodies strength in so many ways. He fights for every basket and isn't afraid to step up to larger players in the paint. He’s got next-level speed and burst which he uses to blow by longer players when attacking the basket, he uses his ambidextrous finishing to make a variety of lay-ups for easy points. He earns a lot of his baskets through his finesse, he likes to go to teardrops and floaters, especially over big men. He isn’t the most bouncy athlete and often scores below the rim but vertical athleticism has never been a part of his game and isn’t what makes him effective, shorter guards struggle to get in for strong drives anyways so the fact that it wasn’t something he relied upon in college doesn't worry me. He’s an effective ball handler that gets to the correct spots and is always puppeteering how he wants the defense to react to his dribble moves. He stays low to the ground and keeps his footing as he makes the next move to find open space. He doesn’t have the length to shoot over other players so he’s forced to create his own opportunities through his movements. His shooting and overall touch are exceptional and his range should translate well to the league, his feel from the free throw line has always been there and he has slowly progressed year by year as a perimeter creator. He liked to shoot from well behind the arc and was a little inconsistent which is evident in his splits but he should be better in the league when given a more focused shot selection. He found much more of a rhythm when he shot more catch-and-shoot and spot-up attempts which is more likely to be his role in the NBA, his comfortability shooting off of movement is impressive but not a skill he will have to use. He is an accurate passer but I'm not sure if he is a true playmaker because he often has to shift his mindset from scoring to distributing before making a play for his teammates. Houston had a lot of guys that generated offense well so he was never expected to do a lot of super complex passes. He doesn't often start off looking to give the ball up and only really passes when he realizes he can't get a basket. I wouldn't describe this mentality as selfish but rather an issue with processing plays properly in real-time. Defensively he’s a pest that glues onto assignments and battles his way into mistakes from opponents. His agility allows him to stick to his man and is a great point-of-attack defender that actually uses his size to move more efficiently around the floor. Other teams might target him because of his stature but I think he’s a gritty enough player to fight through that. He worms his way over screens and takes charges well, he’s not a guy I see not standing up to others when challenged. He’s an attentive off-ball defender that closes out on passing lanes well and always puts in the effort. Teams aren't usually willing to give undersized guards much of a chance in rotations unless they can find ways to convert into a system and I believe that Marcus can do that. He’s an intelligent player and an experienced scorer that can add something to a second unit right away with the potential to level up if he learns how to run an offense right away.

Griddy and mature guard out of the University of Houston, a program known for its physicality and defensive tenacity. Terry Rozier-like offensive game, he can score well off of dribble drives, pull-ups, or step-backs. Has hit a lot of clutch shots last year. Good finisher at the rim, albeit struggles against lengthy rim protectors. Led the team to a deep tournament run with his leadership and decision-making. Good passer. Tough defender who always fights through screens and contests shots. Might not be as effective defensively at the next level due to size, but 2-way ability tends to find some success in the NBA.

Aggressive little guard, sparks quick points Doesn’t shy away from defender, does whatever it takes Gets hot, fires away without regret Determined on defense, fights quick to the lane or snatches back for a drained three Like Wallace, aggressiveness can backfire, making him a liability Plays winning basketball, has been extremely successful for 4 years in college As a senior, his pro career will be off to a late start Not a natural defender, doesn’t move his feet well and tends to reach Not a passer, rebounder, or impact player, just a scorer and tough defender Skinny body, raises concerns about longevity Crafty and pecky player, will find a way to beat you and attack it Quickness and shot creation may not translate well to a more athletic NBA No limit to Sasser’s range Archetype tends to fail at the next level, needs length and a sophisticated bag Anxious, causes travels, mishaps on the offensive end Quick, deadly release, can pull so quickly after a move Shifty, bouncy guard with the ball in is hands Isn’t shy about taking bad shots, overly confident, won’t work in more complex NBA lineups Active defender in space, seems to have unlimited stamina Functional in the pnr, finds roller Elusive finisher, tricky to stop as a guard Liability when he competes without a plan, (ex. Goes up for lay-in against defensive big) Just dominated when he tried to finish above big defenders Not a clear role for him in the NBA, don’t see him being an efficient, productive scorer, nor an impactful playmaker/defender Plays in a system non-similar to NBA, will need to make pretty big changes Size is a big factor for him on defense, just so limited and unversatile