University of Vermont Athletics

BEFORE VERMONT: Graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida … played as a face-off specialist … recorded eight goals and four assists while winning 167-of-210 face-offs (80%) in 2026 … helped St. Thomas Aquinas reach the State Championship game in 2026 … captured Regional and District Championships in 2026 … earned Second Team All-State and First Team All-Broward County honors in 2026, as well as First Team All-Dade County honors in 2025.

PERSONAL: Son of Jim and Laurie Dean … has three siblings, James, Lia, and Charlotte, who all play lacrosse … chose UVM because it provided a great fit and opportunities in both academics and athletics … biggest influence as an athlete is his brother James … favorite movie is Cars 2 … favorite TV show is Blue Mountain State …  something people may not know about Marcus is that he loves cheese.