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Marcus Leon Saunders (born January 12, 1984) is an American retired professional basketball player. He is the fraternal twin brother of American retired professional basketball player, Marlo Saunders.

High School
A native of Killeen, Texas, Saunders attended Killeen High School 1998-2002 playing basketball under the tutelage of Coach Bo Burgess.

College Career
Saunders initially attended Texas Lutheran University after high school before transferring to The University of Texas Permian Basin (UTPB) to further his education and play college basketball. Playing for astute coaches like Coach Billy Mims and Coach Randy Lee, led the Red River Athletic conference in shots blocked his sophomore year and was a seasonal starter for the Falcons. Daktronics Career stats.

Professional Career
After graduating college, Saunders spent the 2006-2007 season as a rookie with the London Capitals (EBL), averaging 18.1 ppg and 10.9 rebounds per game. He played with his twin brother Marlo, who led the team and division in scoring. After the season, he was selected as a contestant in the 2007 Miller Lite Go Pro Challenge and attended the NBA G-league (formerly known as the NBDL). He was selected by the Colorado 14ers in the 2007 NBA D-league draft as the 1st pick in Round 7.

He continued his overseas career in 2008 by signing with HNV Consmetal Basket Navarra (LEB) alongside of American teammate Alfredo Ott.

In 2009, Saunders played for stateside for the nationally ranked West Texas Whirlwinds (American Basketball Association) led by Head Coach & division chairman, Cleveland Phelps. He posted impressive numbers and was part of the success the organization had before folding. Saunders became an ABA All-star and known as "Mr. double-double" around the league.

In 2010, Saunders was given the opportunity to represent the United States of America in the ABA Global games played in the Hunan Providence of China.

China Tour in 2012 with the San Diego Surf.

2012-2013 played for the West Texas Whirlwinds

2018 Played for the Fort Hood Wounded Warriors of The Basketball Tournament (TBT) presented by ESPN.