Nuggets’ Markus Howard reps Arizona high school ahead of Game 1 vs. Suns

Jun 7, 2021, 8:28 PM | Updated: 9:07 pm

Arizona Sports

Denver Nuggets guard Markus Howard walked into Phoenix Suns Arena for Game 1 against the Suns repping a piece of the Valley.

Howard was sporting a jersey from Gilbert’s Perry High School, where he played two seasons before transferring to Findlay Prep School in Nevada his junior year.

Markus Howard reppin’ his high school tonight walking into Game 1.

He played at Perry High School in Gilbert, Arizona. pic.twitter.com/q8WPLIgB9B

— Katy Winge (@katywinge) June 8, 2021

While at Perry, Howard averaged 27.2 points per game, 3.6 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.6 steals.

The guard collected a variety of accolades during his time in Arizona.

He led all Arizona high school players in scoring during his sophomore year, was named the Chandler School District Player of the Year both seasons and was named to USA Today All-USA Arizona Team both seasons.

The Perry Pumas sent some good luck across Twitter to their former star.

❤️💙❤️💙❤️!
Once a Puma, always a Puma!
Good luck tonight to @markushoward11 in the NBA Conference Semi Finals!
⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/76etJAfczo

— Perry High Athletics (@perry_pumas) June 8, 2021

Howard went on to play for four seasons at Marquette and went undrafted in the 2020 NBA Draft. He signed a two-way contract with the Nuggets in November 2020.

In Denver’s first-round series against the Portland Trail Blazers, Howard played in all six games and averaged 5.5 points, 1.2 rebounds and 0.5 assists per game. Against the Suns on Monday, Howard made his first shot, a three.

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) and guard Cameron Payne (15) celebrate a three pointer during Game 1 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets, Monday, June 7, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JUNE 07: Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns slam dunks the ball against Michael Porter Jr. #1 of the Denver Nuggets during the first half in Game One of the Western Conference second-round playoff series at Phoenix Suns Arena on June 07, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JUNE 07: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns high fives Deandre Ayton #22 and Chris Paul #3 after scoring against the Denver Nuggets during the first half in Game One of the Western Conference second-round playoff series at Phoenix Suns Arena on June 07, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (50) looks to pass as Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder (99) defends during Game 1 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, Monday, June 7, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JUNE 07: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball against Aaron Gordon #50 and Austin Rivers #25 of the Denver Nuggets during the first half in Game One of the Western Conference second-round playoff series at Phoenix Suns Arena on June 07, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) backs down Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Payne during Game 1 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, Monday, June 7, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JUNE 07: Torrey Craig #12 of the Phoenix Suns reacts to a three-point shot against the Denver Nuggets during the first half in Game One of the Western Conference second-round playoff series at Phoenix Suns Arena on June 07, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JUNE 07: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns attempts a shot over Austin Rivers #25 of the Denver Nuggets during the first half in Game One of the Western Conference second-round playoff series at Phoenix Suns Arena on June 07, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona.(Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) shoots as Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges (25) defends during Game 1 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, Monday, June 7, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JUNE 07: Mikal Bridges #25 of the Phoenix Suns reacts to a three-point shot against the Denver Nuggets during the second half in Game One of the Western Conference second-round playoff series at Phoenix Suns Arena on June 07, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JUNE 07: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns reacts to a three-point shot and foul from the Denver Nuggets during the second half in Game One of the Western Conference second-round playoff series at Phoenix Suns Arena on June 07, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) shoots as Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (50) looks on during the second half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, Monday, June 7, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) shoots over Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) during Game 1 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, Monday, June 7, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

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