Markquis Nowell

Markquis Nowell (born July 24, 1997) is an American professional basketball player for the Santa Cruz Warriors of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for Mercer University and attended Westside High School in Macon, Georgia.

High school career

Nowell attended Westside High School in Macon, Georgia where he was a four-year starter. During his senior year at Westside HS he averaged 15 points per game and 5 assists per game while leading them to their third straight region title and earning him All Region honors as well as Honorable Mention All State honors from Maxpreps media outlets. His leadership on the court earned him respect from teammates alike who voted him team captain during his junior and senior years. After graduation Markquis continued his passion by attending Mercer University located in Macon GA where he would continue to play basketball collegiately under head coach Bob Hoffman with now fellow teammate Demetre Rivers until 2018 when they both decided it was time to pursue professional careers outside of college ball after being named Teammates of The Year 2017–2018 season..

College career

At Mercer University Nowell’s freshman year started off strong making twenty eight starts out thirty two games averaging 8 points 3 rebounds 2 steals 1 assist showing great promise within first few months becoming one half fan favorite duo known as “The Twins” along with former teammate Demetre Rivers . This trend continued throughout sophomore campaign which saw standout performances against teams like Tennessee Tech , ETSU ,and VMI helping lead Bears squad into post season tournament yet again before ultimately falling short losing sixty seven fifty nine away final round NCAA Tournament second round versus Duke Blue Devils In 2019/2020 Season Senior Campaign proved most successful individual wise due high volume scoring effectively doubling freshmen averages at sixteen points three boards two dimes even though overall win losses did not favor Bear’s record books ending up fifteen sixteenth place finish Southern Conference standings respectively Professional Career Following conclusion collegiate season 2020 early entrant declared eligible 2021 NBA Draft however withdrew name day prior deadline opting instead sign deal G league affiliate Golden state Warriors later same month June 14th On October 26th 2020 Markquis chose join new Affiliate Santa Cruz Warriors organization based California playing role key contributor guard position debuting November 21st recording double figures twelve minutes eighteen point outburst eventually winning contest hundred ninety five eighty home WCC arena securely fastening spot rotation moving forward currently sits tenth roster depth chart Working tirelessly improve craft constantly looks better himself each passing day seeing increased floor time over course past couple weeks proving capable reliable option backcourt whenever necessary long term future bright young athlete able impact whichever team aligns itself come 2022 Future holds many possibilities just matter what path chooses take next only sure thing wherever goes will always strive excellence giving supporters something cheer about night every night References •MercerBearscom “Rivers & Nowells Named Teams Of The Year” Retrieved May 19 2021 https//wwwmercerbearscom/sports/mbkb/201920 /releaseshtml?id=1277•GLeagueStatsorg “Markquis Nowell Profile” retrieved May 22 2021 http//gleaguestatsorgplayerphp?player_id=23651&season_id =2021