Marques Warrick

BORN: 20/01/2002

LAST TEAM: Missouri Tigers (NCAA)

HEIGHT: 188 cm

WEIGHT: 84 kg

PRO

• Valid scorer
• Athleticism
• Shooting range

WEAKNESSES

• Managment possessions – playmaking
• Physicality
• Defensive rotations

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POTENTIAL

INTRODUCTION

Marques Warrick had a standout collegiate career at Northern Kentucky University (NKU). Over four seasons with the Norse, he became the program’s all-time leading scorer with 2,246 points, ranking seventh in Horizon League history. Warrick earned multiple accolades, including Freshman of the Year in 2021 and Third Team All-Horizon League in the same year. He received Second Team honors in 2022 and 2023, and finally the First Team recognition in 2023-24 when he played alongside Michael Bradley. He also led NKU to the 2023 Horizon League title, earning Tournament MVP honors. For his senior season, Warrick transferred to the Tigers to compete at the most competitive level of the NCAA Conference.

PHYSICAL

Marques Warrick possesses solid size, good lateral mobility, and decent reactivity. He moves well on the court, and his athleticism is evident in his ability to navigate through defenses and finish at the rim. While not the most physically imposing player, his quickness and agility allow him to create separation from defenders and effectively utilize screens. However, to compete at the next level, adding muscle mass could enhance his durability and ability to absorb contact.

OFFENSIVE PHASE

Marques Warrick is a prolific scorer with a versatile offensive skill set, capable of scoring on three levels. He possesses great ability in playing off screens to gain advantages to drive to the basket and is a reliable finisher (52.4% from 2-P on 8.7 attempts). Throughout his career, he has demonstrated consistency from three-point range, shooting 34.7% in his four seasons at NKU, showing a certain solidity in catch-and-shoot situations, less so off the dribble. Notably, his three-point shooting dipped to 29.8% in his final season at NKU, indicating a potential area for improvement (in the first 12 games with the Tigers, he shot 48.7% on 3 attempts). Warrick is adept at creating his own shot, utilizing a quick first step and effective ball-handling to penetrate defenses.

While primarily a scorer, he has also contributed as a facilitator once he has created the advantage or in fast-break situations, showcasing good passing skills, averaging 2.4 assists per game over his career but has room for growth in his reads. Improving his decision-making (2.3 turnovers per game) and shot selection could further enhance his offensive efficiency.

DEFENSIVE PHASE

Marques Warrick has shown the ability to be a disruptive force on the ball defender. His lateral quickness allows him to stay in front of opposing guards, forcing turnovers or making steals (1.2 per match last year). He has experience in both man-to-man and zone defensive schemes, but in rotations, he can have lapses in concentration or miss the timing of his movements, leaving openings for shots or layups. However, his relatively average wingspan and size may pose challenges when defending larger guards or in mismatch situations. Enhancing his defensive awareness and strength could improve his ability to use his body and navigate through screens. Consistent defensive intensity and focus will be crucial as he transitions to a higher level.

IMPROVED AREAS

Marques Warrick is a lefty combo guard with significant scoring abilities that could allow him to make an immediate impact in a mid-low level European league. His potential offensive growth will depend on his ability to improve his reads and better manage possessions (something he is demonstrating in his early games at Missouri). Developing greater muscle mass in his upper body can make him even more effective as a slasher and on the defensive end, where greater discipline and understanding of rotations will be necessary.