Marcus Sasser
Houston guard Marcus Sasser passes around Miami forward Norchad Omier in the second half of a Sweet 16 college basketball game in the Midwest Regional of the NCAA Tournament Friday, March 24, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Gonzaga's Timme among 5 finalists for men's Wooden Award

Mar. 30, 2023 09:30 PM EDT

Houston forward Reggie Chaney leaves the court after their loss against Miami in a Sweet 16 college basketball game in the Midwest Regional of the NCAA Tournament Friday, March 24, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Midwest Regional - Sweet 16 - Game 2 (win) at Midwest Regional - Sweet 16 - Game 1 (win) 3/26/2023

Mar. 25, 2023 12:18 AM EDT

Texas interim head coach Rodney Terry directs his team in the first half of a second-round college basketball game against Penn State in the NCAA Tournament, Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Texas has Terry coaching among March Madness heavyweights

By Dave Skretta Mar. 23, 2023 05:20 PM EDT

Auburn forward Johni Broome, left, grabs a rebound away from Houston forward Reggie Chaney (32) in the first half of a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Eastern Kentucky Colonels at Indiana State Sycamores 3/20/2023

Mar. 18, 2023 08:34 PM EDT

Houston guard Jamal Shead (1) shoots as Northern Kentucky guard Sam Vinson (2) defends during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, March 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Northern Kentucky Norse at Houston Cougars 3/16/2023

Mar. 16, 2023 10:40 PM EDT

Kansas forward Jalen Wilson celebrates after making a basket during the first half of the NCAA college basketball championship game against Texas in the Big 12 Conference tournament Saturday, March 11, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Alabama, Houston top final AP Top 25 ahead of March Madness

By Dave Skretta Mar. 13, 2023 12:00 PM EDT

Houston guard Marcus Sasser (0) drives around Wichita State guard Jaron Pierre Jr. during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Louisville Cardinals 3/3/2023

Mar. 13, 2023 05:12 AM EDT

Houston guard Marcus Sasser (0) drives around Wichita State guard Jaron Pierre Jr. during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
NCAA Tournament success depends on strong guard play

By Steve Megargee Mar. 13, 2023 05:10 AM EDT

Houston forward Jarace Walker (25) fights for rebound position with Cincinnati forward Viktor Lakhin (30) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the American Athletic Conference Tournament, Saturday, March 11, 2023, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
No. 1 Houston in AAC tourney final again, but Sasser's hurt

By Stephen Hawkins Mar. 11, 2023 06:51 PM EST

Memphis forward DeAndre Williams shoots against Tulane during first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the American Athletic Conference men's tournament Saturday, March 11, 2023, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
American Athletic - Semifinal 2 (win) at American Athletic - Semifinal 1 (win) 3/12/2023

Mar. 11, 2023 06:36 PM EST

Houston guard Tae'lor Purvis, left, defends against a drive to the basket by East Carolina guard Synia Johnson, right, in the firs thalf of an NCAA college basketball game in the final of the American Athletic Conference Tournament, Thursday, March 9, 2023, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
East Carolina Pirates at Houston Cougars 3/10/2023

Mar. 09, 2023 10:32 PM EST

Wichita State forward James Rojas (33) is double-teamed by Houston forward Reggie Chaney (32) and guard Marcus Sasser (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
Shead, Sasser lead No. 1 Houston past Wichita State 83-66

Mar. 02, 2023 09:33 PM EST

Houston forward J'Wan Roberts (13) and guard Marcus Sasser (0) celebrate after Sasser made a 3-point shot during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against SMU, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Sasser looks to lead No. 1 Houston to title in last season

By Kristie Rieken Feb. 20, 2023 04:29 PM EST

Temple's Damian Dunn (1) drives to the basket as Houston's Reggie Chaney (32) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, in Houston. Temple won 56-55. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
No. 3 Houston denies Temple 2nd upset; beats Owls 81-65

By Dan Gelston Feb. 05, 2023 08:24 PM EST

Wichita State's Gus Okafor, left, and Houston's Jarace Walker scramble for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Wichita, Kan., Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. (Jaime Green/The Wichita Eagle via AP)
Walker rallies No. 3 Houston past Wichita State, 70-61

By Cody Friesen Feb. 02, 2023 11:37 PM EST

Houston guard Marcus Sasser (0) shoots against Tulane forward Tre' Williams (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in New Orleans, Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. Houston won 80-60. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Sasser's 23 points leads No. 1 Houston past Tulane, 80-60

By Brett Martel Jan. 17, 2023 09:08 PM EST

Houston's Marcus Sasser (0) celebrates with Jamal Shead (1) after making a basket while being fouled during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against the South Florida Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, in Houston. Houston won 83-77. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
South Florida Bulls at Houston Cougars 1/11/2023

Jan. 16, 2023 12:08 PM EST

SMU guard Jalen Smith (2) is defended by Houston guard Tramon Mark (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
Walker scores 23, No. 2 Houston crushes SMU 87-53

Jan. 05, 2023 09:24 PM EST

North Carolina A&T guard Demetric Horton (24) takes a shot over Houston guard Ramon Walker Jr. (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
Francis, Sasser lead No. 5 Houston past NC A&T 74-46

Dec. 13, 2022 10:05 PM EST

North Florida guard Oscar Berry is defended by Houston guard Ramon Walker Jr. (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
Francis scores 14 as No. 1 Houston downs North Florida 76-42

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 06, 2022 10:06 PM EST