AAC Basketball: 2020-21 breakout candidates from each team
G Marcus Sasser, Houston
The Houston Cougars ended the 2019-20 season as one of the top 25 teams in the nation, and with almost the entire core returning next season, Houston should find themselves starting the 2020-21 season in the same place. Marcus Sasser will be a big part in where they go from there.
Sasser made the All-AAC Freshman Team last year, alongside teammate Caleb Mills. While Mills received the most due – he did lead the team in scoring, after all – Sasser made gains throughout the season. The Red Oak native averaged 8.1 points and 2.4 rebounds per game, carving out a significant role despite being on a guard-laden roster.
Sasser was particularly adept from three-point range, shooting 35.2 percent from that distance and leading the Cougars with 57 made three-pointers. With a permanent green light from range, slightly improving his efficiency will make Sasser one of the most potent shooters in the conference next season. For proof, one needs to look no further than the February overtime loss to SMU, where Sasser scored a career-high 26 points on the back of a 5-of-10 shooting performance from three.
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Houston has the potential to be not just one of the best mid-majors in the country, but a legitimate Final Four threat in 2020-21. A breakout from Marcus Sasser would be a big boost in getting there.