Last Updated on April 18, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Here is the information you requested about Marcus Garrett:
Player Profile
- Full Name: Marcus Garrett
- Nationality: American
- Age: Born November 9, 1998
- Hometown: Dallas, Texas
- Height: 6’5″ (1.96 m)
- Weight: 205 lbs (93 kg)
- Wingspan: 6’10” (2.08 m)
- Shoe Size: 14 (U.S.)
- Number: 0 (commonly worn)
- Position: Shooting Guard / Point Guard
- High School: Skyline High School, Dallas, Texas
- College: University of Kansas
- NBA Draft: Undrafted in 2021
- Teams Played For:
- Miami Heat (two-way contract during 2021–2022 season)
- Sioux Falls Skyforce (G League)
- Championship Rings: 0
- Kids: Not publicly known
- Siblings: Not publicly disclosed
Player Archetype / Play Style
Marcus Garrett’s player archetype is that of a defensive-minded combo guard, the kind of backcourt disruptor who sets a tone with pressure, toughness, and versatility. At 6-foot-5 with a strong frame and quick lateral movement, he built his game around guarding the point of attack, switching across positions, and making life difficult for primary ball-handlers. Defensively, he projects as a stopper and multi-positional perimeter defender; offensively, he is more of a secondary creator than a featured scorer, using straight-line drives, connective passing, and transition play to keep an offense moving. His play style is gritty, unselfish, and physical, leaning on instincts, effort, and feel more than finesse, which made him especially valuable as a do-it-all guard who could defend one through five in stretches and fill gaps on both ends. (NBADraft)
Sources:
Kansas Athletics — Marcus Garrett – 2020-21 Men’s Basketball Roster
NBA.com — NBA 2021 Draft Prospects | Marcus Garrett
NBA Draft — Marcus Garrett
Indiana Pacers — Marcus Garrett: 2021 Draft Prospect