Chicago State’s Senior Scoring Guard with Elite Free-Throw Reliability
Marcus Tankersley, a 6'5" senior guard for the Chicago State Cougars, is the team’s primary scoring option, averaging 13.0 points per game in the 2025-26 season while leading the squad in free throws made per game (2.9) [2][5]. His differentiator is elite shot creation and clutch reliability—he scored 19 points on 6-of-9 shooting in a key win over Saint Francis and was named NEC Prime Performer after averaging 18.5 points in a two-game stretch [4][8]. Tankersley’s intensity and experience (30 starts at Detroit Mercy in 2023-24) make him a high-floor fit for teams needing a veteran scorer who doesn’t rely on volume rebounds or assists [3]. No injury history is reported, and his personality is described as a key contributor who has emerged as a leader [8].
