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	'''Marcus Garrett''' (born November 9, 1998) is an American professional ] player ~~who last played~~ for the ] of the ] (NBA), on a ] with the ] of the ]. He played ] for the ].		'''Marcus Garrett''' (born November 9, 1998) is an American professional ] player for the ] of the ]. He played ] for the ].

	==Early life ~~and high school career~~==		==Early life==
	Garrett began playing ] at the age of four.<ref name="wixon" /> He grew up playing basketball, ] and ] but mainly focused on ]. However, he quit football after breaking his right leg in sixth grade.<ref name="galloway">{{cite web \|last1=Galloway \|first1=Matt \|title='He's a tough hombre, man': How discipline, heartbreak shaped KU basketball's Marcus Garrett \|url=https://www.cjonline.com/sports/20180322/hes-tough-hombre-man-how-discipline-heartbreak-shaped-ku-basketballs-marcus-garrett \|website=] \|accessdate=March 5, 2020 \|date=March 22, 2018}}</ref> As a result, Garrett shifted his attention to basketball and began being coached by his uncle and former ] basketball player, Matt Watts. In eighth grade, he joined Watts' ] (AAU) team, Swag House, with whom he competed against high school juniors and seniors.<ref name="wixon">{{cite web \|last1=Wixon \|first1=Matt \|title=How Kansas signee Marcus Garrett met his coach's great expectations to lead Skyline to brink of a state title \|url=https://www.dallasnews.com/high-school-sports/2017/03/09/how-kansas-signee-marcus-garrett-met-his-coach-s-great-expectations-to-lead-skyline-to-brink-of-a-state-title/ \|website=] \|accessdate=March 5, 2020 \|date=March 8, 2017}}</ref>		Garrett began playing ] at the age of four.<ref name="wixon" /> He grew up playing basketball, ] and ] but mainly focused on ]. However, he quit football after breaking his right leg in sixth grade.<ref name="galloway">{{cite web \|last1=Galloway \|first1=Matt \|title='He's a tough hombre, man': How discipline, heartbreak shaped KU basketball's Marcus Garrett \|url=https://www.cjonline.com/sports/20180322/hes-tough-hombre-man-how-discipline-heartbreak-shaped-ku-basketballs-marcus-garrett \|website=] \|accessdate=March 5, 2020 \|date=March 22, 2018}}</ref> As a result, Garrett shifted his attention to basketball and began being coached by his uncle and former ] basketball player, Matt Watts. In eighth grade, he joined Watts' ] (AAU) team, Swag House, with whom he competed against high school juniors and seniors.<ref name="wixon">{{cite web \|last1=Wixon \|first1=Matt \|title=How Kansas signee Marcus Garrett met his coach's great expectations to lead Skyline to brink of a state title \|url=https://www.dallasnews.com/high-school-sports/2017/03/09/how-kansas-signee-marcus-garrett-met-his-coach-s-great-expectations-to-lead-skyline-to-brink-of-a-state-title/ \|website=] \|accessdate=March 5, 2020 \|date=March 8, 2017}}</ref>

	Garrett played for ] in ] and grew from 6'2" as a freshman.<ref name="wixon" /> In his senior season, he averaged 17.3 points, 10.4 rebounds, 9.1 assists, 3.1 steals and 2.9 blocks per game, leading his team to the Class 6A state semifinals and earning Texas ] honors.<ref name="riddle">{{cite web \|last1=Riddle \|first1=Greg \|title=Kansas signee Marcus Garrett of Skyline is named Gatorade Texas Boys Basketball Player of the Year \|url=https://www.dallasnews.com/high-school-sports/2017/03/20/kansas-signee-marcus-garrett-of-skyline-is-named-gatorade-texas-boys-basketball-player-of-the-year/ \|website=] \|accessdate=March 5, 2020 \|date=March 20, 2017}}</ref> Garrett was a consensus four-star ] and one of the top-ranked prospects from Texas in the 2017 class. He committed to playing college basketball for ] over ] and ], among others.<ref name="signing">{{cite web \|title=Kansas basketball lands Marcus Garrett in early signing period \|url=https://kuathletics.com/mens-basketball-kansas-basketball-lands-marcus-garrett-in-early-signing-period/ \|publisher=Kansas Jayhawks \|accessdate=March 5, 2020 \|date=November 10, 2016}}</ref>		Garrett played for ] in ] and grew from 6'2" as a freshman.<ref name="wixon" /> In his senior season, he averaged 17.3 points, 10.4 rebounds, 9.1 assists, 3.1 steals and 2.9 blocks per game, leading his team to the Class 6A state semifinals and earning Texas ] honors.<ref name="riddle">{{cite web \|last1=Riddle \|first1=Greg \|title=Kansas signee Marcus Garrett of Skyline is named Gatorade Texas Boys Basketball Player of the Year \|url=https://www.dallasnews.com/high-school-sports/2017/03/20/kansas-signee-marcus-garrett-of-skyline-is-named-gatorade-texas-boys-basketball-player-of-the-year/ \|website=] \|accessdate=March 5, 2020 \|date=March 20, 2017}}</ref> Garrett was a consensus four-star ] and one of the top-ranked prospects from Texas in the 2017 class. He committed to playing college basketball for ] over ] and ], among others.<ref name="signing">{{cite web \|title=Kansas basketball lands Marcus Garrett in early signing period \|url=https://kuathletics.com/mens-basketball-kansas-basketball-lands-marcus-garrett-in-early-signing-period/ \|publisher=Kansas Jayhawks \|accessdate=March 5, 2020 \|date=November 10, 2016}}</ref>

	==College career==		==College career==
	In his freshman season at Kansas, Garrett averaged 4.1 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 19.2 minutes per game. He emerged as a defensive specialist for the Jayhawks but was deemed their "weak link" on the offensive end as he was not a good three-point shooter.<ref name="goodwin">{{cite web \|last1=Goodwin \|first1=Shaun \|title=Marcus Garrett proving a weak link in Kansas offense \|url=http://www.kansan.com/sports/goodwin-marcus-garrett-proving-a-weak-link-in-kansas-offense/article_aa47c002-f5c6-11e7-b17d-0373626616a0.html \|website=] \|accessdate=March 13, 2020 \|date=January 10, 2018}}</ref><ref name="newell">{{cite web \|last1=Newell \|first1=Jesse \|title=KU guard Marcus Garrett is thriving in one stat. Will that lead to more playing time? \|url=https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article200405474.html \|website=] \|accessdate=March 13, 2020 \|date=February 15, 2018}}</ref> On November 13, 2017, he shared ] Newcomer of the Week honors with ], after posting 10 points and 10 rebounds in a 92–56 win over ].<ref name="moyle">{{cite web \|last1=Moyle \|first1=Nick \|title=Texas freshman Mo Bamba earns Big 12 newcomer award \|url=https://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/college_sports/longhorns/article/Texas-freshman-Mo-Bamba-earns-Big-12-newcomer-12353774.php \|website=] \|accessdate=March 13, 2020 \|date=November 13, 2017}}</ref> In his sophomore season, Garrett improved as a decision-maker, which helped him earn more playing time.<ref name="cunningham">{{cite web \|last1=Cunningham \|first1=Dylan \|title=The development of Garrett provides another weapon for KU men's basketball \|url=http://www.kansan.com/sports/the-development-of-garrett-provides-another-weapon-for-ku-men/article_a5d96d88-1e59-11e9-9fbc-83bc2b1f7385.html \|website=] \|accessdate=March 13, 2020 \|date=January 22, 2019}}</ref> He missed six games in February 2019 with a high ankle sprain.<ref name="bedore">{{cite web \|last1=Bedore \|first1=Gary \|title=Marcus Garrett likely to miss KU-WVU game: 'May be weeks away from being 100 percent' \|url=https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article226179210.html \|website=] \|accessdate=March 13, 2020 \|date=February 12, 2019}}</ref> At the end of the season, Garrett was named to the ] All-Defensive Team after averaging 7.3 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game.<ref name="chasen">{{cite web \|last1=Chasen \|first1=Scott \|title=Marcus Garrett, Devon Dotson receive Big 12 honors \|url=https://247sports.com/college/kansas/Article/Marcus-Garrett-Devon-Dotson-of-KU-basketball-receive-Big-12-awards-129924918/ \|publisher=] \|accessdate=March 13, 2020 \|date=March 10, 2019}}</ref> On February 15, 2020, Garrett scored a career-high 24 points with six three-pointers, five rebounds, seven assists and four steals in an 87–70 win over ].<ref>{{cite web \|last1=Tait \|first1=Matt \|title=Marcus Garrett nets 6 triples, No. 3 Kansas overwhelms Oklahoma in 87-70 win \|url=http://www2.kusports.com/news/2020/feb/15/marcus-garrett-nets-6-triples-no-3-kansas-overwhel/ \|publisher=KUSports \|accessdate=March 13, 2020 \|date=February 15, 2020}}</ref> As a junior, he averaged 9.2 points, 4.6 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 1.8 steals per game and started in all 31 games. He was named Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year while also earning All-Defensive and third-team All-Big 12 accolades.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Men's Basketball All-Big 12 Awards Announced \|url=https://big12sports.com/news/2020/3/7/mens-basketball-all-big-12-awards-announced.aspx \|publisher=] \|accessdate=March 13, 2020 \|date=March 8, 2020}}</ref> On April 1, 2020, Garrett was named the ] winner.<ref>{{Cite web\|last =Norlander \|first=Matt \|title = Kansas' Marcus Garrett, Baylor's DiDi Richards named Naismith Men's and Women's Defensive Player of the Year\| work=CBSSports.com\| date = April 1, 2020 \| url = https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/kansas-marcus-garrett-baylors-didi-richards-named-naismith-mens-and-womens-defensive-player-of-the-year/\| accessdate = April 1, 2020}}</ref> As a senior, he averaged 11 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.6 steals per game.<ref>{{cite news \|last1=Bedore \|first1=Gary \|title=~~KU’s~~ Marcus Garrett ~~isn’t~~ taken in NBA Draft but former Jayhawk Quentin Grimes is \|url=https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article253135003.html \|access-date=December 29, 2021 \|work=] \|date=July 30, 2021}}</ref> Garrett was named to the Second Team All-Big 12 and the Big 12 All-Defensive Team.<ref name=heat/> On April 21, 2021, he declared for the ], forgoing his extra year of college eligibility.<ref>{{cite web \|last=Campbell \| first=Marleah \|title=KU's Marcus Garrett declares for NBA Draft \|url=https://www.wibw.com/2021/04/22/kus-marcus-garrett-declares-for-nba-draft/ \|website=] \|access-date=May 30, 2021 \|date=April 21, 2021}}</ref>		In his freshman season at Kansas, Garrett averaged 4.1 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 19.2 minutes per game. He emerged as a defensive specialist for the Jayhawks but was deemed their "weak link" on the offensive end as he was not a good three-point shooter.<ref name="goodwin">{{cite web \|last1=Goodwin \|first1=Shaun \|title=Marcus Garrett proving a weak link in Kansas offense \|url=http://www.kansan.com/sports/goodwin-marcus-garrett-proving-a-weak-link-in-kansas-offense/article_aa47c002-f5c6-11e7-b17d-0373626616a0.html \|website=] \|accessdate=March 13, 2020 \|date=January 10, 2018}}</ref><ref name="newell">{{cite web \|last1=Newell \|first1=Jesse \|title=KU guard Marcus Garrett is thriving in one stat. Will that lead to more playing time? \|url=https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article200405474.html \|website=] \|accessdate=March 13, 2020 \|date=February 15, 2018}}</ref> On November 13, 2017, he shared ] Newcomer of the Week honors with ], after posting 10 points and 10 rebounds in a 92–56 win over ].<ref name="moyle">{{cite web \|last1=Moyle \|first1=Nick \|title=Texas freshman Mo Bamba earns Big 12 newcomer award \|url=https://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/college_sports/longhorns/article/Texas-freshman-Mo-Bamba-earns-Big-12-newcomer-12353774.php \|website=] \|accessdate=March 13, 2020 \|date=November 13, 2017}}</ref> In his sophomore season, Garrett improved as a decision-maker, which helped him earn more playing time.<ref name="cunningham">{{cite web \|last1=Cunningham \|first1=Dylan \|title=The development of Garrett provides another weapon for KU men's basketball \|url=http://www.kansan.com/sports/the-development-of-garrett-provides-another-weapon-for-ku-men/article_a5d96d88-1e59-11e9-9fbc-83bc2b1f7385.html \|website=] \|accessdate=March 13, 2020 \|date=January 22, 2019}}</ref> He missed six games in February 2019 with a high ankle sprain.<ref name="bedore">{{cite web \|last1=Bedore \|first1=Gary \|title=Marcus Garrett likely to miss KU-WVU game: 'May be weeks away from being 100 percent' \|url=https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article226179210.html \|website=] \|accessdate=March 13, 2020 \|date=February 12, 2019}}</ref> At the end of the season, Garrett was named to the ] All-Defensive Team after averaging 7.3 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game.<ref name="chasen">{{cite web \|last1=Chasen \|first1=Scott \|title=Marcus Garrett, Devon Dotson receive Big 12 honors \|url=https://247sports.com/college/kansas/Article/Marcus-Garrett-Devon-Dotson-of-KU-basketball-receive-Big-12-awards-129924918/ \|publisher=] \|accessdate=March 13, 2020 \|date=March 10, 2019}}</ref> On February 15, 2020, Garrett scored a career-high 24 points with six three-pointers, five rebounds, seven assists and four steals in an 87–70 win over ].<ref>{{cite web \|last1=Tait \|first1=Matt \|title=Marcus Garrett nets 6 triples, No. 3 Kansas overwhelms Oklahoma in 87-70 win \|url=http://www2.kusports.com/news/2020/feb/15/marcus-garrett-nets-6-triples-no-3-kansas-overwhel/ \|publisher=KUSports \|accessdate=March 13, 2020 \|date=February 15, 2020}}</ref> As a junior, he averaged 9.2 points, 4.6 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 1.8 steals per game and started in all 31 games. He was named Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year while also earning All-Defensive and third-team All-Big 12 accolades.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Men's Basketball All-Big 12 Awards Announced \|url=https://big12sports.com/news/2020/3/7/mens-basketball-all-big-12-awards-announced.aspx \|publisher=] \|accessdate=March 13, 2020 \|date=March 8, 2020}}</ref> On April 1, 2020, Garrett was named the ] winner.<ref>{{Cite web\|last =Norlander \|first=Matt \|title = Kansas' Marcus Garrett, Baylor's DiDi Richards named Naismith Men's and Women's Defensive Player of the Year\| work=CBSSports.com\| date = April 1, 2020 \| url = https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/kansas-marcus-garrett-baylors-didi-richards-named-naismith-mens-and-womens-defensive-player-of-the-year/\| accessdate = April 1, 2020}}</ref> As a senior, he averaged 11 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.6 steals per game.<ref>{{cite news \|last1=Bedore \|first1=Gary \|title=KU's Marcus Garrett isn't taken in NBA Draft but former Jayhawk Quentin Grimes is \|url=https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article253135003.html \|access-date=December 29, 2021 \|work=] \|date=July 30, 2021}}</ref> Garrett was named to the Second Team All-Big 12 and the Big 12 All-Defensive Team.<ref name=heat/> On April 21, 2021, he declared for the ], forgoing his extra year of college eligibility.<ref>{{cite web \|last=Campbell \| first=Marleah \|title=KU's Marcus Garrett declares for NBA Draft \|url=https://www.wibw.com/2021/04/22/kus-marcus-garrett-declares-for-nba-draft/ \|website=] \|access-date=May 30, 2021 \|date=April 21, 2021}}</ref>

	==Professional career==		==Professional career==
		⚫	===Miami Heat (2021–2022)===
		⚫	After going undrafted in the ], Garrett joined the ] for the 2021 ].<ref>{{cite web\|title=2021 Miami HEAT Summer League Roster\|url=https://www.nba.com/heat/news/heat-announce-summer-league-roster-2021\|website=NBA.com\|date=August 1, 2021\|access-date=September 11, 2021}}</ref> On September 2, 2021, he signed a ] with the Heat. Under the terms of the deal, he split time between the Heat and their ] affiliate, the ].<ref name=heat>{{cite web\|title=HEAT Signs Marcus Garrett To Two-Way Contract\|url=https://www.nba.com/heat/news/heat-sign-marcus-garrett-to-two-way-contract\|website=NBA.com\|date=September 2, 2021\|access-date=September 2, 2021}}</ref> On January 16, 2022, Garrett was waived by the Heat.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Miami HEAT on Twitter: "OFFICIAL. The Miami HEAT have waived Marcus Garrett. He will undergo a season-ending operation to fix the instability in his right wrist."\|url=https://twitter.com/MiamiHEAT/status/1482768806930010112\|access-date=January 16, 2022\|website=Twitter}}</ref>

			On July 16, 2022, Garrett re-signed with the Heat on a two-way contract.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=HEAT SIGN DAYS AND GARRETT TO TWO-WAY CONTRACTS \|url=https://www.nba.com/heat/news/heat-sign-days-and-garrett-to-two-way-contracts-071622 \|access-date=July 16, 2022 \|website=NBA}}</ref> He was waived on October 13 after he fractured his wrist.
⚫	=== Miami Heat (2021–2022) ===

⚫	After going undrafted in the ], Garrett joined the ] for the 2021 ].<ref>{{cite web\|title=2021 Miami HEAT Summer League Roster\|url=https://www.nba.com/heat/news/heat-announce-summer-league-roster-2021\|website=NBA.com\|date=August 1, 2021\|access-date=September 11, 2021}}</ref> On September 2, 2021, he signed a ] with the Heat. Under the terms of the deal, he split time between the Heat and their ] affiliate, the ].<ref name=heat>{{cite web\|title=HEAT Signs Marcus Garrett To Two-Way Contract\|url=https://www.nba.com/heat/news/heat-sign-marcus-garrett-to-two-way-contract\|website=NBA.com\|date=September 2, 2021\|access-date=September 2, 2021}}</ref> On January 16, 2022, Garrett was waived by the Heat.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Miami HEAT on Twitter: "OFFICIAL. The Miami HEAT have waived Marcus Garrett. He will undergo a season-ending operation to fix the instability in his right wrist."\|url=https://twitter.com/MiamiHEAT/status/1482768806930010112~~?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet\|url-status=live~~\|access-date=January 16, 2022\|website=Twitter}}</ref>
			===Sioux Falls Skyforce (2022–2023)===
			On October 24, 2022, Garrett rejoined the ] roster for training camp.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Charge 2022 Training Camp Roster\|url=https://canton.gleague.nba.com/news/charge-2022-training-camp-roster/\|website=NBA.com\|access-date=October 24, 2022}}</ref>

			===Greensboro Swarm (2023–present)===
			On September 26, 2023, Garrett signed with ] of the ] and the ],<ref>{{cite web\|title=Verstärkung vor dem Start: Marcus Garrett\|url=https://mhp-riesen-ludwigsburg.de/news/verstaerkung-vor-dem-start-marcus-garrett/\|website=MHP-Riesen-Ludwigsburg.de\|date=September 26, 2023\|access-date=September 28, 2023\|language=German}}</ref> but didn't play for them. On December 11, he joined the ].<ref>{{cite web\|title=Swarm Complete Multiple Transactions\|url=https://greensboro.gleague.nba.com/news/swarm-complete-multiple-transactions\|website=NBA.com\|date=December 11, 2023\|access-date=December 11, 2023}}</ref>

			On September 11, 2024, Garrett signed with the ],<ref>{{cite web\|title=Hornets Sign Marcus Garrett, Keyontae Johnson, Caleb McConnell And Joel Soriano\|url=https://www.nba.com/hornets/news/hornets-sign-marcus-garrett-keyontae-johnson-caleb-mcconnell-and-joel-soriano\|website=NBA.com\|date=September 11, 2024\|access-date=September 11, 2024}}</ref> but was waived on October 2.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Hornets Acquire Three Picks, Three Players In Three-Team Trade\|url=https://www.nba.com/hornets/news/hornets-acquire-three-picks-three-players-in-three-team-trade\|website=NBA.com\|date=October 2, 2024\|access-date=October 3, 2024}}</ref> On October 27, he re-joined Greensboro.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Greensboro Swarm Announce Training Camp Roster for 2024-25 Season\|url=https://greensboro.gleague.nba.com/news/greensboro-swarm-announce-training-camp-roster-for-2024-25-season\|website=NBA.com\|date=October 27, 2024\|access-date=October 27, 2024}}</ref>

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American basketball player

Marcus Garrett
No. 13 – Greensboro Swarm
Position	Point guard
League	NBA G League
Personal information
Born	(1998-11-09) November 9, 1998 (age 26) Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight	205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school	Skyline (Dallas, Texas)
College	Kansas (2017–2021)
NBA draft	2021: undrafted
Playing career	2021–present
Career history
2021–2022	Miami Heat
2021–2022	→Sioux Falls Skyforce
2022–2023	Sioux Falls Skyforce
2023–present	Greensboro Swarm

Career highlights and awards
Naismith Defensive Player of the Year (2020) Second-team All-Big 12 (2021) Third-team All-Big 12 (2020) Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year (2020) 3× Big 12 All-Defensive Team (2019–2021)

Stats at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball Reference

Marcus Garrett (born November 9, 1998) is an American professional basketball player for the Greensboro Swarm of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Kansas Jayhawks.

Early life

Garrett began playing basketball at the age of four. He grew up playing basketball, soccer and baseball but mainly focused on football. However, he quit football after breaking his right leg in sixth grade. As a result, Garrett shifted his attention to basketball and began being coached by his uncle and former San Diego State basketball player, Matt Watts. In eighth grade, he joined Watts' Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) team, Swag House, with whom he competed against high school juniors and seniors.

Garrett played for Skyline High School in Dallas, Texas and grew from 6'2" as a freshman. In his senior season, he averaged 17.3 points, 10.4 rebounds, 9.1 assists, 3.1 steals and 2.9 blocks per game, leading his team to the Class 6A state semifinals and earning Texas Gatorade Player of the Year honors. Garrett was a consensus four-star recruit and one of the top-ranked prospects from Texas in the 2017 class. He committed to playing college basketball for Kansas over Texas and Baylor, among others.

College career

In his freshman season at Kansas, Garrett averaged 4.1 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 19.2 minutes per game. He emerged as a defensive specialist for the Jayhawks but was deemed their "weak link" on the offensive end as he was not a good three-point shooter. On November 13, 2017, he shared Big 12 Conference Newcomer of the Week honors with Mohamed Bamba, after posting 10 points and 10 rebounds in a 92–56 win over Tennessee State. In his sophomore season, Garrett improved as a decision-maker, which helped him earn more playing time. He missed six games in February 2019 with a high ankle sprain. At the end of the season, Garrett was named to the Big 12 All-Defensive Team after averaging 7.3 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game. On February 15, 2020, Garrett scored a career-high 24 points with six three-pointers, five rebounds, seven assists and four steals in an 87–70 win over Oklahoma. As a junior, he averaged 9.2 points, 4.6 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 1.8 steals per game and started in all 31 games. He was named Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year while also earning All-Defensive and third-team All-Big 12 accolades. On April 1, 2020, Garrett was named the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Award winner. As a senior, he averaged 11 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.6 steals per game. Garrett was named to the Second Team All-Big 12 and the Big 12 All-Defensive Team. On April 21, 2021, he declared for the 2021 NBA draft, forgoing his extra year of college eligibility.

Professional career

Miami Heat (2021–2022)

After going undrafted in the 2021 NBA draft, Garrett joined the Miami Heat for the 2021 NBA Summer League. On September 2, 2021, he signed a two-way contract with the Heat. Under the terms of the deal, he split time between the Heat and their NBA G League affiliate, the Sioux Falls Skyforce. On January 16, 2022, Garrett was waived by the Heat.

On July 16, 2022, Garrett re-signed with the Heat on a two-way contract. He was waived on October 13 after he fractured his wrist.

Sioux Falls Skyforce (2022–2023)

On October 24, 2022, Garrett rejoined the Sioux Falls Skyforce roster for training camp.

Greensboro Swarm (2023–present)

On September 26, 2023, Garrett signed with MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg of the Basketball Bundesliga and the Champions League, but didn't play for them. On December 11, he joined the Greensboro Swarm.

On September 11, 2024, Garrett signed with the Charlotte Hornets, but was waived on October 2. On October 27, he re-joined Greensboro.

Career statistics

Legend
GP	Games played	GS	Games started	MPG	Minutes per game
FG%	Field goal percentage	3P%	3-point field goal percentage	FT%	Free throw percentage
RPG	Rebounds per game	APG	Assists per game	SPG	Steals per game
BPG	Blocks per game	PPG	Points per game	Bold	Career high

NBA


Year	Team	GP	GS	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
2021–22	Miami	12	0	10.7	.238	.250	.400	1.9	.6	.4	.3	1.1
Career		12	0	10.7	.238	.250	.400	1.9	.6	.4	.3	1.1

College


Year	Team	GP	GS	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
2017–18	Kansas	39	7	19.2	.456	.267	.490	3.4	1.1	.9	.2	4.1
2018–19	Kansas	30	13	27.9	.422	.245	.587	4.2	1.9	1.4	.3	7.3
2019–20	Kansas	31	31	32.2	.442	.327	.609	4.5	4.6	1.8	.3	9.2
2020–21	Kansas	29	29	33.0	.459	.348	.808	4.6	3.7	1.6	.3	11.0
Career		129	80	27.4	.445	.302	.635	4.1	2.7	1.4	.3	7.6

References

^ Wixon, Matt (March 8, 2017). "How Kansas signee Marcus Garrett met his coach's great expectations to lead Skyline to brink of a state title". The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved March 5, 2020.
Galloway, Matt (March 22, 2018). "'He's a tough hombre, man': How discipline, heartbreak shaped KU basketball's Marcus Garrett". The Topeka Capital-Journal. Retrieved March 5, 2020.
Riddle, Greg (March 20, 2017). "Kansas signee Marcus Garrett of Skyline is named Gatorade Texas Boys Basketball Player of the Year". The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved March 5, 2020.
"Kansas basketball lands Marcus Garrett in early signing period". Kansas Jayhawks. November 10, 2016. Retrieved March 5, 2020.
Goodwin, Shaun (January 10, 2018). "Marcus Garrett proving a weak link in Kansas offense". The University Daily Kansan. Retrieved March 13, 2020.
Newell, Jesse (February 15, 2018). "KU guard Marcus Garrett is thriving in one stat. Will that lead to more playing time?". The Kansas City Star. Retrieved March 13, 2020.
Moyle, Nick (November 13, 2017). "Texas freshman Mo Bamba earns Big 12 newcomer award". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved March 13, 2020.
Cunningham, Dylan (January 22, 2019). "The development of Garrett provides another weapon for KU men's basketball". The University Daily Kansan. Retrieved March 13, 2020.
Bedore, Gary (February 12, 2019). "Marcus Garrett likely to miss KU-WVU game: 'May be weeks away from being 100 percent'". The Kansas City Star. Retrieved March 13, 2020.
Chasen, Scott (March 10, 2019). "Marcus Garrett, Devon Dotson receive Big 12 honors". 247Sports. Retrieved March 13, 2020.
Tait, Matt (February 15, 2020). "Marcus Garrett nets 6 triples, No. 3 Kansas overwhelms Oklahoma in 87-70 win". KUSports. Retrieved March 13, 2020.
"Men's Basketball All-Big 12 Awards Announced". Big 12 Conference. March 8, 2020. Retrieved March 13, 2020.
Norlander, Matt (April 1, 2020). "Kansas' Marcus Garrett, Baylor's DiDi Richards named Naismith Men's and Women's Defensive Player of the Year". CBSSports.com. Retrieved April 1, 2020.
Bedore, Gary (July 30, 2021). "KU's Marcus Garrett isn't taken in NBA Draft but former Jayhawk Quentin Grimes is". The Kansas City Star. Retrieved December 29, 2021.
^ "HEAT Signs Marcus Garrett To Two-Way Contract". NBA.com. September 2, 2021. Retrieved September 2, 2021.
Campbell, Marleah (April 21, 2021). "KU's Marcus Garrett declares for NBA Draft". WIBW-TV. Retrieved May 30, 2021.
"2021 Miami HEAT Summer League Roster". NBA.com. August 1, 2021. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
"Miami HEAT on Twitter: "OFFICIAL. The Miami HEAT have waived Marcus Garrett. He will undergo a season-ending operation to fix the instability in his right wrist."". Twitter. Retrieved January 16, 2022.
"HEAT SIGN DAYS AND GARRETT TO TWO-WAY CONTRACTS". NBA. Retrieved July 16, 2022.
"Charge 2022 Training Camp Roster". NBA.com. Retrieved October 24, 2022.
"Verstärkung vor dem Start: Marcus Garrett". MHP-Riesen-Ludwigsburg.de (in German). September 26, 2023. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
"Swarm Complete Multiple Transactions". NBA.com. December 11, 2023. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
"Hornets Sign Marcus Garrett, Keyontae Johnson, Caleb McConnell And Joel Soriano". NBA.com. September 11, 2024. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
"Hornets Acquire Three Picks, Three Players In Three-Team Trade". NBA.com. October 2, 2024. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
"Greensboro Swarm Announce Training Camp Roster for 2024-25 Season". NBA.com. October 27, 2024. Retrieved October 27, 2024.

External links

Kansas Jayhawks bio

v t e Greensboro Swarm current roster
1 Walker 2 Wong (TW) 3 Brown 7 Johnson 9 Perry 11 Soriano 13 Garrett 14 Diabaté (TW) 20 Hall 21 Battle 22 McConnell 25 Simpson (TW) 30 Sims
Head coach: Bakker Assistant coaches: Noel Peavy Ruoff

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