22 Facts About Marcus Douthit

Marcus Douthit played high school basketball at Notre Dame Preparatory School, a private, co-educational Catholic high school located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts.

Marcus Douthit finished his college career ranking second all-time in blocks at his school with 295.

Marcus Douthit was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round of the 2004 NBA draft with the 56th overall pick.

Marcus Douthit averaged 11.5 points and 7.6 rebounds in 11 games in that year's EuroChallenge.

In May 2010, Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas announced that Marcus Douthit has been invited to try out for a spot in the Philippines men's national basketball team, Smart Gilas.

Marcus Douthit suited up for the team, spearheaded by former Iran national team head coach Rajko Toroman, in the 2010 MVP Invitational Champions' Cup.

Marcus Douthit played for the Air21 Express as an import during the 2012 PBA Commissioner's Cup.

In October 2011, it was reported that Marcus Douthit has come to terms on a five-month contract to play for the Foshan Dralions, a club based in Foshan, Guangdong that plays in the Chinese Basketball Association.

In September 2016, Marcus Douthit was signed in by Mighty Sports to play for the club in the 2016 Merlion Cup in Singapore where the team finished second.

On January 3,2017, it was reported that Marcus Douthit signed a contract to play for the Hanoi Buffaloes, a Vietnamese ball club which will compete at the Thailand Basketball Super League.

Marcus Douthit stayed in that league, playing for the Mekong United Raptors and Kabayan Philippines.

Marcus Douthit first suited up as an import for Gilas at the 2010 MVP Invitational Champions' Cup, which was held from June 24 to 27 at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

Marcus Douthit helped the nationals beat the Jordan national basketball team in the championship game, scoring 10 points and grabbing 11 rebounds.

In June 2010, the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas announced that Marcus Douthit agreed to sign a one-year contract and undergo the naturalization process.

Marcus Douthit's represented the Philippines at the 2010 William Jones Cup, an international basketball tournament held from July 14 to 22 in Taipei, Taiwan.

Marcus Douthit first represented the Philippines as a naturalized Filipino in the 2011 FIBA Asia Champions Cup, which was held in Pasig, Philippines from May 28 to June 5,2011.

Marcus Douthit represented the Philippines in both the 2011 William Jones Cup and 2011 FIBA Asia Championship.

In 2012, Marcus Douthit helped Gilas get as far as the semifinals of the 2012 FIBA Asia Cup.

In 2015, Marcus Douthit was called up for that year's SEA Games.

On March 11,2011, Republic Act No 10148 introduced by Antipolo Second District Congressman Robbie Puno, which grants Filipino citizenship to Marcus Douthit, lapsed into law after President Aquino failed to sign it.

Marcus Douthit is 2.11 m tall, and is usually tasked to play the center and power forward positions.

Marcus Douthit is often described as a versatile big man who loves to crash the boards and score off garbage points, with a steady perimeter shot.