# Marcus Bagley

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American basketball player (born 2001)

Marcus Bagley No. 7 – Delaware Blue Coats Position Small forward League NBA G League Personal information Born (2001-10-23) October 23, 2001 (age 24) Tempe, Arizona, U.S. Listed height 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) Listed weight 217 lb (98 kg) Career information High school Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, California) Sheldon (Sacramento, California) College Arizona State (2020–2023) NBA draft 2023: undrafted Playing career 2023–present Career history 2023–2025 Delaware Blue Coats 2025 Philadelphia 76ers 2025–present Delaware Blue Coats Stats at NBA.com Stats at Basketball Reference

**Marcus Bagley** (born October 23, 2001) is an American [basketball](/source/Basketball) player for the [Delaware Blue Coats](/source/Delaware_Blue_Coats) of the [NBA G League](/source/NBA_G_League). He played [college basketball](/source/College_basketball) for the [Arizona State Sun Devils](/source/Arizona_State_Sun_Devils_men's_basketball).

## High school career

As a freshman, Bagley played basketball with his older brother, [Marvin III](/source/Marvin_Bagley_III), at [Sierra Canyon School](/source/Sierra_Canyon_School) in [Chatsworth, Los Angeles](/source/Chatsworth%2C_Los_Angeles).[1] In his sophomore year, he attended [Ravenscroft School](/source/Ravenscroft_School) in [Raleigh, North Carolina](/source/Raleigh%2C_North_Carolina), moving close to Marvin, who was playing for [Duke](/source/Duke_Blue_Devils_men's_basketball). Bagley did not join the basketball team in part due to a knee injury.[2] For his junior season, Bagley transferred to [Sheldon High School](/source/Sheldon_High_School_(California)) in [Sacramento, California](/source/Sacramento%2C_California), after his brother was drafted by the [Sacramento Kings](/source/Sacramento_Kings).[1] As a junior, he averaged 19.9 points and 7.9 rebounds per game, leading his team to the Open Division state title game.[3] He shared *[The Sacramento Bee](/source/The_Sacramento_Bee)* Player of the Year honors with teammate Justin Nguyen.[4] His senior season was cut short during the state playoffs due to [COVID-19](/source/COVID-19_pandemic) measures.[5] He was limited to 17 games because of injuries, averaging 22 points and 8.8 rebounds per game.[6]

### Recruiting

On July 29, 2019, Bagley committed to playing college basketball for [Arizona State](/source/Arizona_State_Sun_Devils_men's_basketball) over offers from [California](/source/California_Golden_Bears_men's_basketball) and [Arizona](/source/Arizona_Wildcats_men's_basketball).[7]

College recruiting information Name Hometown School Height Weight Commit date Marcus Bagley SF Phoenix, AZ Sheldon (CA) 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 220 lb (100 kg) Jul 29, 2019 Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (89) Overall recruit ranking: Rivals: 30 247Sports: 31 ESPN: 33 Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight. In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Sources: "Arizona State 2020 Basketball Commitments". Rivals. Retrieved December 5, 2020. "2020 Arizona State Sun Devils Recruiting Class". ESPN. Retrieved December 5, 2020. "2020 Team Ranking". Rivals. Retrieved December 5, 2020.

## College career

Bagley averaged 10.8 points and 6.2 rebounds per game as a freshman at Arizona State.[8] He was limited to 12 games due to calf and ankle injuries. On April 6, 2021, he declared for the [2021 NBA draft](/source/2021_NBA_draft).[9] He maintained his college eligibility and entered the transfer portal.[10] He later withdrew from the draft and announced that he would return to Arizona State for his sophomore season. Bagley was seen on some mock drafts as a late lottery pick or being selected in the middle of the first round.[11] On November 15, 2021, Bagley suffered a knee injury during a 72–63 win over [North Florida](/source/North_Florida_Ospreys_men's_basketball).[12] After playing two games in the 2022 season where Bagley was seen as a draft prospect before the season, Bagley was suspended for making comments about head coach [Bobby Hurley](/source/Bobby_Hurley) after a game against [Northern Arizona](/source/Northern_Arizona_Lumberjacks_men's_basketball).[13] After missing the next five games, he send a tweet explaining why he didn't play. On November 29, 2022, he then tweeted that he got suspended for more games for making the previous tweets. He subsequently tweeted "ATHLETES please please please make a well thought through decision where you go to school. These people will tell you anything to build you up just to tear you down."[14] After a game against [Stanford](/source/Stanford_Cardinal_men's_basketball), Bobby Hurley announced that Bagley had "stepped away" from the team.[15] Bagley during his time at Arizona State was seen as a potential lottery pick but injuries and subsequently departing the team dropped his stock.[16]

## Professional career

After going undrafted in the [2023 NBA draft](/source/2023_NBA_draft), Bagley joined the [Philadelphia 76ers](/source/Philadelphia_76ers) for the [NBA Summer League](/source/NBA_Summer_League)[17] and on September 21, 2023, he signed with the Sixers.[18] However, he was waived five days later[19] and on October 29, he joined the [Delaware Blue Coats](/source/Delaware_Blue_Coats).[20]

On March 24, 2025, the [Philadelphia 76ers](/source/Philadelphia_76ers) announced that they had signed Bagley to 10-day contract.[21] On April 5, Bagley re-signed with the 76ers on a second 10-day contract.[22]

## Career statistics

Legend GP Games played GS Games started MPG Minutes per game FG% Field goal percentage 3P% 3-point field goal percentage FT% Free throw percentage RPG Rebounds per game APG Assists per game SPG Steals per game BPG Blocks per game PPG Points per game Bold Career high

### NBA

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG 2024–25 Philadelphia 10 4 25.3 .391 .156 .800 7.0 1.0 .9 1.2 6.7 Career 10 4 25.3 .391 .156 .800 7.0 1.0 .9 1.2 6.7

### College

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG 2020–21 Arizona State 12 11 29.2 .387 .347 .719 6.2 1.2 .8 .4 10.8 2021–22 Arizona State 3 3 22.7 .385 .385 .714 4.0 1.3 .3 .0 10.0 2022–23 Arizona State 2 2 28.5 .318 .333 .615 4.0 1.5 .0 .5 12.5 Career 17 16 27.9 .377 .351 .692 5.5 1.2 .6 .4 10.9

## Personal life

Bagley's older brother, [Marvin III](/source/Marvin_Bagley_III), plays in the NBA and was the second overall pick in the [2018 draft](/source/2018_NBA_draft). He is the grandson of former Olympic and professional basketball player [Joe Caldwell](/source/Joe_Caldwell).[23] His father, Marvin Jr., played [college football](/source/College_football) at [North Carolina A&T](/source/North_Carolina_A%26T_Aggies_football).[2]

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-davidson_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-davidson_1-1) Davidson, Joe (August 24, 2018). ["Brother of Kings rookie Bagley lands at area high school. 'He can really friggin' play'"](https://www.sacbee.com/sports/high-school/joe-davidson/article217292025.html). *[The Sacramento Bee](/source/The_Sacramento_Bee)*. Retrieved April 29, 2021.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-wiseman_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-wiseman_2-1) Wiseman, Steve (October 31, 2018). ["Marvin Bagley III zigzagged his way to Duke and the NBA. Can his brother make it, too?"](https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/article214680135.html). *[The News & Observer](/source/The_News_%26_Observer)*. Retrieved April 29, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** Wilson, Steven (April 5, 2019). ["Marcus Bagley: '18-'19 NorCal Boys Player Of The Year"](https://sportstarsmag.com/2019/04/marcus-bagley-boys-poy-2019). *SportsStars Magazine*. Retrieved April 29, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** Davidson, Joe (March 28, 2019). ["Meet The Bee's Boys Basketball Players of the Year: Sheldon's Marcus Bagley, Justin Nguyen"](https://www.sacbee.com/sports/high-school/article227620834.html). *[The Sacramento Bee](/source/The_Sacramento_Bee)*. Retrieved April 29, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Washington, Lina (May 14, 2020). ["How Sheldon High School basketball star Marcus Bagley is staying locked in during lock down"](https://www.abc10.com/article/sports/local-sports/marcus-bagley-is-staying-locked-in-during-lock-down/103-ef61b931-09e3-41cf-bc0d-81a058f09a70). *[KXTV](/source/KXTV)*. Retrieved April 29, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** Haller, Doug (April 21, 2020). ["What's ASU getting in Marcus Bagley? California coaches offer a scouting report"](https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/1764283/2020/04/22/whats-asu-getting-in-marcus-bagley-california-coaches-offer-a-scouting-report/). *[The Athletic](/source/The_Athletic)*. Retrieved April 29, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** Borzello, Jeff (July 29, 2019). ["Bagley's younger brother commits to Arizona St"](https://www.espn.com/college-sports/recruiting/basketball/mens/story/_/id/27281753/bagley-younger-brother-commits-arizona-st). *[ESPN](/source/ESPN)*. Retrieved April 29, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** Gardner, Michelle (April 6, 2021). ["ASU freshman Marcus Bagley declares for NBA draft"](https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/college/asu/2021/04/06/arizona-state-freshman-marcus-bagley-declares-nba-draft/7107426002/). *[The Arizona Republic](/source/The_Arizona_Republic)*. Retrieved April 29, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** Salvador, Joseph (April 6, 2021). ["Arizona State Forward Marcus Bagley Declares for NBA Draft"](https://www.si.com/college/2021/04/06/arizona-state-forward-marcus-bagley-declares-nba-draft). *[Sports Illustrated](/source/Sports_Illustrated)*. Retrieved April 29, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** Newman, Logan (April 24, 2021). ["ASU men's basketball forward Marcus Bagley to enter transfer portal"](https://arizonasports.com/story/2630714/asu-mbb-forward-marcus-bagley-to-enter-transfer-portal/). *Arizona Sports*. Retrieved April 29, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** ["Bagley, Christopher measurements from NBA Draft Combine; stock watch"](https://247sports.com/college/arizona-state/article/marcus-bagley-josh-christopher-asu-basketball-nba-draft-stock-watch-166871615/). *247Sports*. Retrieved July 17, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** Gardner, Michelle (November 15, 2021). ["ASU slips by North Florida but Marcus Bagley injury reason for concern"](https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/college/asu/2021/11/15/asu-slips-north-florida-but-marcus-bagley-injury-reason-concern/8633683002/). *[The Arizona Republic](/source/The_Arizona_Republic)*. Retrieved February 9, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** ["Arizona State's Marcus Bagley Says He Was Suspended for Tweet"](https://www.si.com/college/2022/11/30/arizona-state-marcus-bagley-suspended-tweet-coach-bobby-hurley). November 30, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** ["ASU's Marcus Bagley Says He Was Suspended for Tweet About Bobby Hurley Incident"](https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10057148-asus-marcus-bagley-says-he-was-suspended-for-tweet-about-bobby-hurley-incident). *[Bleacher Report](/source/Bleacher_Report)*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** ["Arizona State men hold off Stanford; Marcus Bagley has 'stepped away' from team"](https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/college/asu/2022/12/05/arizona-state-men-hold-off-stanford-to-improve-to-8-1-overall-and-2-0-in-pac-12-play/69687777007/?cid=twitter_azcentral).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** Stayman, Richard (June 22, 2023). ["Marcus Bagley Scouting Report - @MavsDraft"](https://mavsdraft.com/marcus-bagley-scouting-report/,%20https://mavsdraft.com/marcus-bagley-scouting-report/). Retrieved July 17, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** ["Roster and Schedules Announced for Salt Lake City Summer League and NBA 2K24 Summer League 2023 in Las Vegas"](https://www.nba.com/sixers/news/2023-summer-league-roster-schedules-announced). *NBA.com* (Press release). June 30, 2023. Retrieved July 3, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-18)** ["Marcus Bagley Signs with the 76ers"](https://www.nba.com/sixers/news/76ers-sign-marcus-bagley). *NBA.com*. September 21, 2023. Retrieved September 21, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-19)** ["Kelly Oubre Jr. Signs with 76ers"](https://www.nba.com/sixers/news/76ers-sign-kelly-oubre-jr). *NBA.com*. September 26, 2023. Retrieved September 26, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-20)** Delaware Blue Coats [@blue_coats] (October 29, 2023). ["time for camp.🏕️ #GetYourCoatsOn"](https://twitter.com/blue_coats/status/1718729617358418138) ([Tweet](/source/Tweet_(social_media))). Retrieved November 10, 2023 – via [X (formerly Twitter)](/source/X_(formerly_Twitter)).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-21)** ["Philadelphia 76ers sign Marcus Bagley to 10-day contract"](https://www.nba.com/sixers/news/philadelphia-76ers-sign-marcus-bagley-to-10-day-contract). *NBA.com*. March 24, 2025. Retrieved March 24, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-22)** ["Philadelphia 76ers Sign Marcus Bagley To Second 10-Day Contract"](https://www.nba.com/sixers/news/philadelphia-76ers-sign-marcus-bagley-to-second-10-day-contract). *NBA.com*. April 5, 2025. Retrieved April 10, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-23)** Breber, Carson (October 13, 2020). ["Marcus Bagley looks to extend ASU family legacy started by his grandfather"](https://www.statepress.com/article/2020/10/spsports-bagley-looks-to-extend-asu-family-legacy-started-by-grandfather-joe-caldwell). *[The State Press](/source/The_State_Press)*. Retrieved April 29, 2021.

## External links

- [Arizona State Sun Devils bio](https://thesundevils.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/marcus-bagley/11524)

v t e Delaware Blue Coats current roster 0 Beauchamp (TW) 1 Martin 7 Bagley 8 Thomas 12 Williams 14 Chandler 24 Mohammed 25 Barlow (TW) 33 Walker (TW) 36 Hill 44 Miličić Head coach: Longabardi Assistant coaches: Clark Fox Shammgod

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