What we know about Markquis Nowell’s parents, height, and upbringing as the Kansas star continues to make a name for himself during March Madness.
The Kansas State Wildcats are into the Elite Eight of this year’s NCAA Tournament where they take on the Florida Atlantic Owls.
Point guard Markquis Nowell has been integral to the Wildcats’ success this season, but announced himself on the big state in K State’s Sweet Sixteen game.
Against Michigan State, Nowell finished with a NCAA Tournament record of 19 assists in the 98-93 overtime win. The 23-year-old who was struggling with an ankle injury, also finished the game with 20 points and three rebounds.
What we know about Markquis Nowell’s parents
It was a particularly fitting display for Nowell, who was playing in Madison Square Garden for the first time in his hometown New York.
He was born on December 25, 1999, in New York City, and grew up in Harlem and Brooklyn. Markquis Nowell’s parents are Marcus Nowell Sr. and Kisha Morales, who raised Markquis along with his brothers, Marcus Jr, Marius and Marek.
His mom works in a real estate company as an incurrence and AR File clerk. She has been working for SW Management LLC in Roschelle, New York, since 2012.
Markquis’ father had a huge impact on his basketball career as a youngster. The two would often play in parks all across New York City trying to find any kid that would play against him.
That hard work paid off and now the elder Nowell believes his son can go to the NBA.
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“He was always the kid that coaches didn’t want to select but had to select because he was just that good,” Marcus Sr said.
“I don’t know what an NBA executive is looking for,” Marcus Sr added, “But if you’re looking for somebody who is going to sell tickets, you’ve got someone right there who is going to sell tickets.”
How tall is Markquis Nowell? Height explored
Much has been made of Markquis Nowell’s height and fans wondered how tall he actually is.
He is listed as 5ft 8 inches on K State’s website, however, in a recent interview he says he checks in at 5ft 7 inches “on a good day.”
Nevertheless, the Wildcats point guard believes his diminutive frame is what give him the edge in competition.
“I don’t want people to look at me and judge me because of my size,” he said. “I want you to actually look at me for my game and what I can do to contribute to a team But I feel like that’s been the case my whole life, being doubted. That’s what I played with, that chip on my shoulder.”
In three tournament games so far, Nowell has averaged 21.3 points, 14 assists while shooting 47.7 percent from the field.
“He’s completely proving his doubters wrong,” his father said after the Michigan game. “Through his whole life, he’s been trying to prove he belongs. This is nothing to him. He still wants more. I just got off the phone with him. He said, ‘They haven’t seen [my best].’ ”
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