Experienced Two-Way Guard Who Can Disrupt and Create
Marcus Friend is a **6-foot, 193-pound guard** with a clear track record as a high-motor backcourt piece, highlighted by his 2022-23 season at Salem when he played in all 28 games, started 23, averaged **9.1 points, 3.8 assists and 2.3 steals**, and finished with **64 steals**, good for ninth in program history for a single season.[1] He brings value beyond scoring: the steals total points to pressure defense, and the assist numbers show he can organize an offense when needed.[1] The main concern is recent availability, since he appeared in only six games in 2023-24 and logged just 19 minutes, so the fit is strongest for a team needing a disruptive, experienced, defense-first guard rather than a proven high-volume scorer.[1]
