University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
#1 Marcus Tullis
Forward
Junior
6'6" 185 lbs.
Johnstown, Pa. / Greater Johnstown High School
MAJOR: Humanities
At Pitt Johnstown
2006-07 Season
Marcus played in every game (25 starts) and wrapped up his sophomore season as the Mountain Cats’ fifth leading scorer (9.6 ppg.) and fourth leading rebounder (4.3 rpg.). His 77.5% (31-40) free-throw percentage and 34 blocks were both second on the team, while his 57.1% (128-224) shooting from the field was third. Marcus led Pitt Johnstown in scoring four times and rebounding twice. He scored in double figures 12 times and pulled down five or more rebounds in a game 13 times. Through two seasons, Marcus has highs of 20 points against Concord (WV) University on 01/13/07, 12 rebounds against West Liberty State (WV) College on 11/18/05 and eight assists against Penn State-Harrisburg on 12/09/06.
2005-06 Season
Marcus joined the Pitt Johnstown starting line-up as a red-shirt freshman and averaged 9.1 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 27 games played. His 34 blocks were second on the team and ranked him 84th in the nation at the end of the season. He also finished third on the team in field goal percentage at 50.9% (108-212) and fourth in both scoring (9.1 ppg.) and rebounding (4.4 rpg.). Four times as a red-shirt freshman Marcus led or tied for the team lead in rebounding. He scored in double figures 14 times and grabbed six or more rebounds seven times. Marcus recorded season-highs of 16 points against Lock Haven University on 02/22/06, 12 rebounds against West Liberty State (WV) College on 11/18/06 and eight assists against Penn State-Harrisburg on 12/09/06.
At Greater Johnstown High School
Marcus averaged 13 points, seven rebounds, three assists and three blocked shots per game as a senior under Head Coach Dan Shipman at Greater Johnstown High School. Marcus, along with William Sharpe, led Greater Johnstown to 25-4 overall record, a Laurel Highlands Conference Championship, a District VI Championship and a trip to the Second Round of the 2004 AAA Pennsylvania State Playoffs. Following his senior season, Marcus was named First Team All-District VI. He was also a two-time All-Laurel Highlands Conference selection. In addition, Marcus was selected to play in the 2004 Big John Riley Classic.
Last Reviewed: November 7, 2007