Marcus Sasser - College Basketball News & Rumors

Game-time call for Thursday Houston is labeling Sasser (groin) as a game-time decision for Thursday's opening-round game against Northern Kentucky in the NCAA Tournament, Mark Berman of FOX 26 Houston reports...

Impact Official word on the star guard's status may not arrive until shortly before the game's 9:20 p.m. ET opening tip. Sasser missed his first game of the season in Houston's 75-65 win over Memphis in the American Athletic Conference Tournament final last Sunday, and the Cougars could be inclined to err on the side of caution by holding him out against the 16th-seeded Norse, who are heavy underdogs in the tournament opener. Terrance Arceneaux will likely pick up another start in Sasser's stead if the senior is unable to play through the groin strain Thursday.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 15, 2023 • Associated Press

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MARCH 14, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

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MARCH 13, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

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How long is Marcus Sasser out? Groin injury timeline, return date, latest updates on Houston guard Here's everything you need to know about No. 1-seed Houston's guard Marcus Sasser's groin injury.

MARCH 13, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

How long is Marcus Sasser out? Groin injury timeline, return date, latest updates on Houston guard Here's everything you need to know about No. 1-seed Houston's guard Marcus Sasser's groin injury.

MARCH 13, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Houston gets No. 1 seed in Midwest at expense of Kansas

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MARCH 12, 2023 • Associated Press

Memphis topples No. 1 Houston; Hardaway back to NCAA tourney

Kendric Davis scored 31 points and Memphis held on to beat No. 1 Houston 75-65 in the American Athletic Conference tournament championship game

MARCH 12, 2023 • Associated Press

Sits out AAC title game Sasser (groin) did not take the court in Sunday's 75-65 loss to Memphis in the American Conference title game.

Impact Sasser truly attempted to give it a go after participating in what seemed like full capacity in both shootaround and pregame warmups, but the first red flag was raised when he was held out of the starting lineup in favor of Terrance Arceneaux. Houston should be able to get by Northern Kentucky in their NCAA Tournament opener on Thursday, even without the services of Sasser, but the Cougars' long-term outlook is directly tied to the health the senior shooting guard and leading scorer.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in starting lineup Sasser (groin) will not start Sunday's AAC Championship game against Memphis, ESPN reports.

Impact Sasser was seen participating in shootaround and warmups and still could give it a go, but the fact he's not starting isn't a great sign for his fantasy outlook. Per Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle, Sasser will be replaced in the starting five by Terrance Arceneaux.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Full-go in shootaround Sasser (groin) went through shootaround at full speed and is expected to play in Sunday's AAC Championship game, James Mueller of the Daily Cougar reports.

Impact While Houston seemingly has little to play for with a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament already locked up, the Cougars will still allow their best player and leading scorer to give it a go. It wouldn't be surprising if coach Kelvin Sampson limits his minutes given the circumstances, which makes Sasser a bit of a risky fantasy play. Of course, it's also possible he's his regular self in an up-tempo game against Tigers -- team he scored 20 against back on Feb. 19.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Probable against Memphis Sasser (groin) is probable before the 2023 AAC Tournament final Sunday against Memphis, according to Houston's Twitter account.

Impact For the 2023 AAC Tournament final, Houston's Twitter account released its probable starters, which included Sasser. Not only is the Cougars' next matchup a championship game, but it is also their last before this year's NCAA tournament. Houston is expected to enter as a No. 1 seed just as long as the team defeats Memphis for the third time since February.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

No. 1 Houston overcomes injury to Marcus Sasser, jolts Cincinnati Jamal Shead and J’Wan Roberts each scored 16 points to make up for the injured Marcus Sasser as No.

MARCH 11, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Houston G Marcus Sasser (groin) injured in AAC semis Mar 11, 2023; Fort Worth, TX, USA; Houston Cougars guard Marcus Sasser (0) is injured during the first half against the Cincinnati Bearcats...

MARCH 11, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

No. 1 Houston in AAC tourney final again, but Sasser's hurt

Jamal Shead had 16 points and nine assists as top-ranked Houston advanced to its fifth American Athletic Conference championship game in a row with a 69-48 win over Cincinnati

MARCH 11, 2023 • Associated Press

Houston's Sasser sustains groin injury in AAC semis Sasser returned to the bench for the second half but didn't go through halftime warmups.

MARCH 11, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

No. 1 Houston's Marcus Sasser injured in AAC tourney

American Athletic Conference player of the year Marcus Sasser has an apparent groin injury

MARCH 11, 2023 • Associated Press

Game-time call Sunday Sasser (groin) will be a game-time call for Sunday's game against Memphis, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Sasser exited Saturday's win over Cincinnati in the first half, and the coaching staff will wait for him until the last minute to see if he'll feature against the Tigers. His absence would be a massive blow for Houston, as he's the team's leading scorer. He's averaging 17.5 points, 3.3 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 1.8 steals in 31.7 minutes across 32 games this season.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to return Saturday Sasser (groin) is doubtful to return to Saturday's game versus Cincinatti.

Impact Sasser's status for the remainder of the AAC Tournament and NCAA Tournament is now in doubt. The senior guard is Houston's leading scorer, averaging 17.5 points, 3.3 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 1.8 steals in 31.7 minutes across 32 games this season.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers groin injury Sasser is questionable to return to Saturday's game versus Cincinnati due to a groin strain.

Impact Sasser tallied four points and two rebounds before exiting Saturday's game. If the senior guard is unable to return, his next chance to suit up will likely be in the AAC Tournament final on Sunday.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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