Last Updated on April 15, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Markus Howard is an American professional basketball player renowned for his exceptional scoring ability, particularly during his collegiate career at Marquette University.

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Markus Anthony Howard
  • Nationality: American
  • Date of Birth: March 3, 1999
  • Hometown: Morristown, New Jersey, USA
  • Height: 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm)
  • Weight: 175 pounds (79 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 0.25 inches (183 cm)
  • Shoe Size: Size 10 (US)
  • Jersey Number: 00
  • Position: Point Guard / Shooting Guard
  • High School:
    • Perry High School, Gilbert, Arizona
    • Findlay Prep, Henderson, Nevada
  • College: Marquette University (2016–2020)
  • NBA Draft: Undrafted in 2020
  • Professional Teams:
    • Denver Nuggets (NBA) (2020–2022)
    • Signed with Saski Baskonia (Spain) for the 2022–2023 season
  • Championship Rings: None
  • Children: Not publicly available
  • Siblings: Two brothers, Desmond and Jordan; Jordan played basketball at Central Arkansas

Player Archetype / Play Style

Markus Howard’s player archetype is that of a microwave scoring guard, a shot-hunting perimeter weapon whose game is built on deep range, instant offense and the ability to pile up points in a hurry despite an undersized frame. Defensively, he fits more as a competitive backcourt defender than a true stopper, using effort and quick hands where he can but naturally giving up size against bigger guards. Offensively, his role is that of a primary scorer who thrives on pull-up shooting, movement threes, tough shot-making and aggressive on-ball creation, with the freedom to carry possessions and swing games through volume scoring. Physically, Howard stands around 5-foot-11 to 6-foot-1 with a compact build, quick release and sharp change-of-pace skill, and his overall play style is defined by fearless shot creation, constant scoring pressure and the kind of confidence that lets him heat up from anywhere on the floor.

Sources:

Marquette University Athletics — Markus Howard – Men’s Basketball
FIBA Basketball — Markus Howard (Puerto Rico) – Basketball Stats, Height, Age
EuroLeague Basketball — MARKUS HOWARD Profile