Donta Scott (born December 4, 2000) is an American professional basketball player for the Santa Cruz Warriors of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Maryland Terrapins.
_(cropped).jpg) Scott (right) with Maryland in 2020 | |
| No. 29 – Santa Cruz Warriors | |
|---|---|
| Position | Small forward |
| League | NBA G League |
| Personal information | |
| Born | December 4, 2000 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Imhotep Institute Charter (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) |
| College | Maryland (2019–2024) |
| NBA draft | 2024: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2024–present |
| Career history | |
| 2024–present | Santa Cruz Warriors |
High school career
editScott attended Imhotep Institute Charter High School in Philadelphia. He played multiple positions and moved to point guard after the departure of Fatts Russell.[1] Scott helped his team win three straight Philadelphia Public League and Class 4A state titles.[2] He was a two-time Class 4A Player of the Year.[3] He committed to playing college basketball for Maryland over offers from La Salle, Temple, Seton Hall and South Carolina.[4]
College career
editScott entered Maryland's starting lineup by mid-December of his freshman season.[5] As a freshman, he averaged 5.9 points and 3.6 rebounds per game.[6] During his sophomore season, Scott emerged as one of his team's best players, improving his shooting ability.[7] He averaged 11 points and 5.9 rebounds per game, shooting 48.8 percent from the field.[8] As a junior, Scott averaged 12.6 points and 6.2 rebounds per game.[9] He averaged 11.3 points and 6 rebounds as a senior. Scott returned for his fifth season of eligibility.[10]
Professional career
editSanta Cruz Warriors (2024–present)
editAfter going undrafted in the 2024 NBA draft, Scott joined the Golden State Warriors for the 2024 NBA Summer League,[11] and on September 17, 2024, he signed with the team.[12] However, he was waived four days later[13] and on October 28, he joined the Santa Cruz Warriors.[14]
Career statistics
edit| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
College
edit| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–20 | Maryland | 31 | 21 | 21.6 | .439 | .316 | .846 | 3.6 | .5 | .5 | .1 | 5.9 |
| 2020–21 | Maryland | 31 | 27 | 30.3 | .498 | .438 | .663 | 5.9 | 2.0 | .7 | .8 | 11.0 |
| Career | 62 | 48 | 26.0 | .474 | .387 | .706 | 4.8 | 1.3 | .6 | .5 | 8.4 | |
References
edit- ^ Gallen, Daniel (March 21, 2018). "'The button's clicking' for Donta Scott during Imhotep Charter's run to PIAA Class 4A final". The Patriot-News. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
- ^ Carter, Aaron (February 23, 2019). "Donta Scott leads Imhotep to a third consecutive Public League boys' basketball championship". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
- ^ Markus, Don (November 16, 2019). "With physicality, versatility and humility, freshman Donta Scott off to fast start for Maryland men's team". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
- ^ O'Brien, Rick (October 24, 2018). "Imhotep basketball star Donta Scott commits to Maryland". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
- ^ Giambalvo, Emily (January 20, 2020). "Terps freshman Donta Scott shines on defense, and now his offense is heating up". The Washington Post. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
- ^ Suggs, David (December 4, 2020). "Donta Scott's offensive versatility is pushing Maryland men's basketball forward". The Diamondback. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
- ^ Ermann, Jeff (January 13, 2021). "Maryland has one of Big Ten's best post players (and an NBA prospect)". 247Sports. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
- ^ Ermann, Jeff (August 1, 2021). "One Maryland basketball player on early 2022 NBA Draft list". 247 Sports. Retrieved September 2, 2021.
- ^ "After a coaching change, Donta Scott recommitted to Maryland men's basketball — and his fitness". Capital Gazette. October 21, 2022. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
- ^ Philippe-Auguste, Dominick (April 12, 2023). "Terps forward Donta Scott will return to the team for 2023-24 season". WMAR2. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
- ^ "Donta Scott Added To Golden State's NBA Summer League Roster". UMTerps.com. July 4, 2024. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
- ^ Adams, Luke (September 17, 2024). "Warriors Sign Javan Johnson, Donta Scott". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
- ^ Gauruder, Dana (September 22, 2024). "Warriors Waive Donta Scott". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
- ^ "Santa Cruz Warriors Announce 2024 Training Camp Roster". NBA.com. October 28, 2024. Retrieved November 1, 2024.