American Markquis Morris Nowell, a collegiate basketball player for the Big 12 Conference's Kansas State Wildcats, was born on December 25, 1999. He had once represented the Little Rock Trojans. He now holds the record for the most assists in a single Division I NCAA Tournament game with 19 against Michigan State in the Sweet Sixteen in 2023.
Markquis Nowell at The Patrick School
Under the direction of Hall of Fame Coach Bob Hurley Sr., Nowell started his high school career at St. Anthony High School in Jersey City, New Jersey. In order to play with Julian and Justin Champagnie at Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School during his sophomore and junior years, he transferred schools after obtaining little playing time following his freshman year. As a junior, Nowell averaged 19.9 points and 8.1 assists per game. Nowell then took his talents to The Patrick School for his final year. Despite missing a month due to injury, Nowell scored 10.9 points per game. Before Little Rock took a look at him after high school, he had yet to get any Division 1 offers.
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A. Nowell transferred to three different schools in his basketball career.
A. Nowell plays for Kansas State Wildcats.
