Mattias Markusson
Position: 5
Height: 217cm/7’2”
Weight: 120kg
Date of Birth: 10/04/1996
College: LMU
Passport: Sweden
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Player Profile
Mattias Markusson is a towering 7'2" (2.18m) Swedish center known for his interior presence, elite size, and high efficiency around the rim. A Loyola Marymount graduate, he finished his NCAA career with a school-record 59.9% field goal percentage, along with over 580 rebounds and 90 blocks. As a pro, he has consistently delivered double-double level production, including standout seasons in Europe with averages of 14+ points, 11+ rebounds, and nearly 70% shooting from the field. Markusson excels as a pick-and-roll finisher, rim protector, and dominant rebounder on both ends, bringing physicality, discipline, and a true anchor in the paint.
Achievements
Swedish U16 National Team -2012
Baltic Sea Basketball Cup U16 in Tallinn (Estonia) -2012
European Championship (FIBA EuroBasket) U16 Division B in Bucharest (Romania) -2012 (Bronze): 4 games: 0pts
Swedish U17 National Team -2013
Swedish U18 National Team -2013-14
European Championship (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 Division B in Strumica (North Macedonia) -2013: 7 games: 4.3ppg, 3.9rpg
Baltic Sea Basketball Cup U18 in Tallinn (Estonia) -2014
Albert Schweitzer Tournament in Germany (Unofficial World Championship U18) -2014: 6 games: 8.5ppg, 6.8rpg, FGP: 79.3%, FT: 62.5%
Nordic U18 Championship -2014
Baltic Cup U18 in Tallinn (Estonia) -2014
European Championship (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 Division B in Sofia (Bulgaria) -2014 (Semifinals): 8 games: 5.4ppg, 6.1rpg, FGP: 58.1%, FT: 43.8%
Swedish U20 National Team -2015
European Championship (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 Division B in Szekesfehervar (Hungary) -2015 (Silver): 8 games: 7.1ppg, 6.1rpg, 1.1bpg, FGP: 64.9%, FT: 69.2%
Eurobasket.com All-Swedish BasketEttan Defensive Player of the Year -2016
Eurobasket.com All-Swedish BasketEttan Third Team -2016
All-WCC Honorable Mention -2019
CBI Championship Semifinals -2019
Swedish National Team -2021, 22, 24
FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 European Pre-Qualifiers -2021: 4 games: 6.5ppg, 4.8rpg, 1.0bpg, FGP: 80.0%, FT: 83.3%
Czech Republic NBL -2022 (Player of the Week: 7 times)
Czech Republic Cup Winner -2022
Eurobasket.com All-Czech Rep. League Center of the Year -2022
Eurobasket.com All-Czech Rep. League First Team -2022
Eurobasket.com Czech Rep. League All-Imports Team -2022
Czech Republic League Regular Season Runner-Up -2022
Czech Republic League Finalist -2022
FIBA World Cup 2023 European Qualifiers -2023: 5 games: 1.4ppg, 1.0rpg
Eurobasket.com All-French ProB Honorable Mention -2023
French ProB Play-Offs Winner -2023
Eurobasket.com All-French ProB Third Team -2024
FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers -2025: 4 games: 1.5ppg, 1.5rpg
Basketball Career & Stats
2012-2013: Alvik Basket (Basketettan): 1 game: 0pts, 7reb, 1ast, 1steal, 1block
2013-2014: Alvik Basket (Basketettan): 15 games: 3.9ppg, 3.4rpg
2014-2015: KFUM Jamtland Basket (Basketligan): 31 games: 4.5ppg, 2.6rpg
2015-2016: KFUM Jamtland Basket (Basketligan): 32 games: 5.6ppg, 4.3rpg, FGP: 61.5%, 3PT: 16.7%, FT: 47.4%, played also at Jamtland Ostersund Basket (Basketettan, starting five): 20 games: 17.2ppg, Reb1(12.4rpg), Blocks-1(2.0bpg), FGP: 64.4%, 3PT: 21.4%, FT: 63.6%
2016-2017: Loyola Marymount University (NCAA): 24 games: 2.3ppg, 1.5rpg
2017-2018: Loyola Marymount University (NCAA, starting five): 30 games: 8.7ppg, 6.3rpg, 1.1bpg, FGP: 61.8%, FT: 61.2%
2018-2019: Loyola Marymount University (NCAA, starting five): 34 games: 10.2ppg, 6.3rpg, FGP: 59.4%, 3PT: 20.0%, FT: 76.1%
2019-2020: Loyola Marymount University (NCAA): DNP
2020-2021: Loyola Marymount University (NCAA, starting five): 22 games: 9.7ppg, 6.0rpg, FGP: 63.5%, FT: 76.1%
2021-2022: BK Opava (Czech Republic-NBL, starting five): 50 games: 14.4ppg, Reb-1(11.3rpg), Blocks-2(1.2bpg), FGP-2(67.4%), 3PT: 33.3%, FT: 71.7%; FIBA Europe Cup: 6 games: 10.5ppg, 9.0rpg, 1.5bpg, FGP: 65.7%, FT: 73.9%; BCL Qualifying Round: 1 game: 12pts, 13reb
2022-2023: ES Chalon-Sur-Saone (France-ProB, starting five): 42 games: 7.8ppg, Reb-4(8.3rpg), FGP-2(74.4%), 3PT: 33.3%, FT: 73.1%
2023-2024: ES Chalon-Sur-Saone (France-Betclic ELITE ProA, starting five): 19 games: 4.5ppg, 3.8rpg, in Jan.'24 moved to FOS Provence Basket (France-ProB, starting five): 17 games: 10.3ppg, 6.6rpg, Blocks 5(1.3bpg), FGP-2(71.6%), 3PT-1(50.0%), FT: 76.9%
2024-2025: MKS Dabrowa Gornicza (Poland-OBL, starting five): 30 games: 25.5min. 12.3ppg. 8.9rpg. 1.3apg. 2FGP: 69.7%, 3PT: 28.6%, FT: 77.5%