Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s a detailed profile of Sam Merrill:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Samuel Hoskins Merrill
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born May 15, 1996
  • Hometown: Bountiful, Utah, USA
  • Height: 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
  • Weight: 205 lbs (93 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
  • Shoe Size: 13 (US)
  • Jersey Number: #5, #15, #3 (varied throughout his career)
  • Position: Shooting guard / Point guard
  • High School and College:
    • High School:
      • Bountiful High School (Bountiful, Utah)
    • College:
      • Utah State University (2015–2020)
  • NBA Draft:
    • Drafted: 60th overall pick in the 2nd round of the 2020 NBA Draft by the New Orleans Pelicans (rights traded to the Milwaukee Bucks)
  • Teams Played For:
    1. Milwaukee Bucks (2020–2021)
    2. Memphis Grizzlies (2021–2022)
    3. Cleveland Cavaliers (2023–present)
  • Championship Rings:
    • NBA: 1 (2021 with the Milwaukee Bucks)
  • Kids: No publicly known children
  • Siblings: He has four siblings.

Sam Merrill’s player archetype is a movement-shooting guard: a floor-spacing backcourt weapon whose biggest value comes from deep-range shot-making, off-ball activity, and enough secondary playmaking to keep an offense flowing. Offensively, he fits as a complementary scorer who can sprint off screens, fire off handoffs, punish defensive mistakes, and mix in some pick-and-roll reads, while defensively he is more of a system guard than a true stopper, competing on the perimeter without relying on elite size or athletic tools to erase matchups. Physically, Merrill has solid guard size at 6-foot-4 to 6-foot-5 and around 205 pounds, and his overall play style is built on quick release shooting, smart movement, composure, and crafty offensive feel rather than explosive rim pressure. (NBC Sports Philadelphia)

Fun Facts

  • A standout at Utah State, he was the 2020 Mountain West Conference Player of the Year.
  • Merrill played a supporting role in the Milwaukee Bucks’ 2021 NBA Championship run and continues to provide shooting and depth in the NBA.

Sources:

Utah State Aggies — Sam Merrill Drafted by the New Orleans Pelicans in the Second Round of the 2020 NBA Draft
NBA — Sam Merrill | Guard | Cleveland Cavaliers
NBC Sports Philadelphia — NBA draft profile: Sam Merrill is a cold-blooded shotmaker
Peachtree Hoops — 2020 NBA Draft scouting report: Sam Merrill