Marcus Sasser - College Basketball News & Rumors

Mostly healthy for Sweet 16 Sasser said Tuesday that he expects to be "at least 90 percent" for Friday's game versus Miami, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Sasser will almost certainly play Friday despite still being somewhat affected by his groin injury. However, the senior guard will have had five full days to recover before the Sweet 16. After dropping 22 points against Auburn, Sasser should be expected to produce close to his normal output.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sasser, Houston moving on at March Madness, beating Auburn

Marcus Sasser looked just fine, scoring 22 points, and top-seeded Houston stifled local favorite Auburn in the second half for an 81-64 victory in the NCAA Tournament

MARCH 19, 2023 • Associated Press

Scores 22 during win Sasser accumulated 22 points (7-14 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT), one rebound, two assists and one steal over 31 minutes during Saturday's 81-64 win over Auburn.

Impact Unlike the first-round game against Northern Kentucky, Sasser completed the Cougars' Birmingham trip with a 22-point output during their second-round matchup against Auburn. They will need that scoring moving forward, as the Cougars are expected to play Tier 1 opponents, beginning with a Sweet Sixteen matchup Friday against either No. 5 Miami or No. 4 Indiana.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

2023 NCAA Tournament odds, expert picks, best bets for first, second round

FOX Sports Gambling Analyst Jason McIntyre is here with his picks for first- and second-round games of the NCAA men's basketball tournament.

MARCH 18, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

2023 NCAA Tournament odds, expert picks, best bets for first, second round

Houston's Sasser starts at March Madness despite groin issue

Marcus Sasser started for top-seeded Houston in the NCAA Tournament after being forced to the bench in the previous game by a groin injury

MARCH 18, 2023 • Associated Press

Will start Saturday Sasser (groin) will start Saturday's Round of 32 game against Auburn and is not expected to have any restrictions, Jeff Goodman of Stadium reports.

Impact Sasser confirmed Friday that he would be playing and it sounds like the All-American guard will be a full-go unless he suffers a setback in warmups or during the game. Emanuel Sharp and Terrance Arceneaux will be his primary backups in the Cougars' backcourt should Sasser's groin not hold up for the entirety of Saturday's game.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Houston Cougars take on the Auburn Tigers in second round

MARCH 18, 2023 • Associated Press

Houston's March Madness hopes may come down to Sasser health

For top-seeded Houston, any hope of winning a national title may come down to Marcus Sasser’s ailing groin

MARCH 17, 2023 • Associated Press

Houston star Marcus Sasser now a big question mark at March Madness

Houston star Marcus Sasser reinjured his groin in the Cougars' win over Northern Kentucky, leaving his status up in the air.

MARCH 17, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Houston star Marcus Sasser now a big question mark at March Madness

Says he'll play Saturday Sasser (groin) said Friday that he's "100 percent playing" in Saturday's game against Auburn, Mark Berman of Fox 26 reports.

Impact Sasser aggravated his groin injury in the first half of Thursday's win over Northern Kentucky and didn't leave the bench in the second half of the matchup. However, he'll be available for the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Houston Cougars and Auburn Tigers play in NCAA Tournament second round

MARCH 17, 2023 • Associated Press

Sits out second half Sasser (groin) didn't leave the bench in the second half of Thursday's 63-52 first-round win over Northern Kentucky in the NCAA Tournament after being listed as questionable to ret...

Impact After the win, Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson explained that Sasser tried to give it another go but just "felt funny." Sampson spoke with Sasser at halftime and told him to just rest for the remainder of the game. The Cougars were able to pull out the win, but it wasn't pretty. Starting guard Jamal Shead is also dealing with a hyperextended knee that he is expected to play through, but the Cougars' backcourt depth took a significant hit Thursday. Like Shead, Sasser should also be good to go for Houston's Round of 32 matchup with Auburn, but both could be operating at well below 100 percent.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Backcourt Injuries Dampen Houston's NCAA Tournament First-Round Win Marcus Sasser pulled the plug after trying to play through a groin injury, while Jamal Shead battled through a hyperextended knee.

MARCH 17, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Sasser hurt anew as top seed Houston beats Northern Kentucky

With All-American Marcus Sasser watching from the bench, top-seeded Houston shook off Northern Kentucky for a 63-52 win in the first round of the NCAA Tournament

MARCH 17, 2023 • Associated Press

Marcus Sasser injury update: Houston G exits March Madness game after aggravating groin injury Marcus Sasser went to the bench before halftime against Northern Kentucky in the NCAA Tournament.

MARCH 17, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Marcus Sasser injury update: Houston G exits March Madness game after aggravating groin injury Marcus Sasser went to the bench before halftime against Northern Kentucky in the NCAA Tournament.

MARCH 17, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Houston star Sasser now a big question mark at March Madness

All-American Marcus Sasser is a big question mark in the NCAA Tournament

MARCH 17, 2023 • Associated Press

Questionable to return Thursday Sasser reaggravated his groin injury during the first half of Thursday's game against Northern Kentucky and is questionable to return, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Sasser did not come out with the rest of the team to warm up before the start of the second half and was seen trying to loosen up on the stationary bike as play resumed. The 6-2 senior was visibly bothered by his groin issue on the bench after being taken out in the first half and it's a strong possibility he may not return to the floor if the pain is not tolerable. Sasser scored five points (2-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt) and chipped in two rebounds across 14 minutes in the first half. The Cougars are currently locked into a tight battle with the Norse and may have to grind out the rest of the game without their leading scorer.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Thursday Sasser (groin) is in the starting lineup for Thursday's first-round matchup against Northern Kentucky.

Impact Sasser will make his return to the starting lineup after he was unable to go in the Cougars' conference championship loss to Memphis their last time out. The All-American guard still may not see his full capacity of minutes, especially if the Cougars run out to a big lead. Regardless, the 6-2 senior will give it a go and should be a mainstay in the first five as long as he doesn't suffer any setbacks during the game.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Thursday Sasser (groin) is going through warmups with the team ahead of Thursday's opening round game against Northern Kentucky, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Sasser is listed as a game-time decision after missing the AAC title game against Memphis on Sunday with a groin injury. Even if active, it's highly unlikely the 6-2 guard sees his normal dose of minutes unless the Norse manage to make it a tighter game than expected. Terrance Arceneaux got the start in Sasser's absence and logged a career-high 35 minutes. He could continue to see a larger role than usual if Sasser is still limited by the groin issue.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Houston Cougars play the Northern Kentucky Norse in first round of NCAA Tournament

MARCH 16, 2023 • Associated Press

Texas built strong bond to survive turmoil, hit March stride

The Texas Longhorns have team chemistry as strong as any in this NCAA Tournament

MARCH 15, 2023 • Associated Press

March Madness Injury Guide: 7 Biggest Injuries Affecting the Tournament Marcus Sasser, Houston (#1), SIC score 63 Sasser’s groin strain in the AAC tournament is arguably the biggest injury affecting March Madness...

MARCH 15, 2023 • FANDUEL.COM

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MARCH 15, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

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MARCH 15, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

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Sasser, Houston moving on at March Madness, beating Auburn

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Houston's Sasser starts at March Madness despite groin issue

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Houston star Marcus Sasser now a big question mark at March Madness

Houston Cougars and Auburn Tigers play in NCAA Tournament second round

Sasser hurt anew as top seed Houston beats Northern Kentucky

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