Donta Scott

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Donta Scott
Donta Scott attempts to get space from a Wolverine defender as he brings the ball up at X-finity Center, December 31, 2020 (All-Pro Reels Photography) (cropped).jpg
Scott (right) with Maryland in 2020
No. 29–Santa Cruz Warriors
Position Small forward
League NBA G League
Personal information
Born (2000-12-04) December 4, 2000 (age 23)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High school Imhotep Institute Charter
(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
College Maryland (2019–2024)
NBA draft 2024: undrafted
Playing career2024–present
Career history
2024–present Santa Cruz Warriors

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.

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High school career

Scott 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

Scott 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

Santa Cruz Warriors (2024–present)

After 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

Legend
  GPGames 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

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2019–20 Maryland 312121.6.439.316.8463.6.5.5.15.9
2020–21 Maryland 312730.3.498.438.6635.92.0.7.811.0
Career624826.0.474.387.7064.81.3.6.58.4

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References

  1. ↑ 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.
  2. ↑ 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.
  3. ↑ 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.
  4. ↑ O'Brien, Rick (October 24, 2018). "Imhotep basketball star Donta Scott commits to Maryland". The Philadelphia Inquirer . Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  5. ↑ 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.
  6. ↑ Suggs, David (December 4, 2020). "Donta Scott's offensive versatility is pushing Maryland men's basketball forward". The Diamondback . Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  7. ↑ Ermann, Jeff (January 13, 2021). "Maryland has one of Big Ten's best post players (and an NBA prospect)". 247Sports . Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  8. ↑ Ermann, Jeff (August 1, 2021). "One Maryland basketball player on early 2022 NBA Draft list". 247 Sports. Retrieved September 2, 2021.
  9. ↑ "After a coaching change, Donta Scott recommitted to Maryland men's basketball — and his fitness". Capital Gazette . October 21, 2022. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  10. ↑ Philippe-Auguste, Dominick (April 12, 2023). "Terps forward Donta Scott will return to the team for 2023-24 season". WMAR2. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  11. ↑ "Donta Scott Added To Golden State's NBA Summer League Roster". UMTerps.com. July 4, 2024. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
  12. ↑ Adams, Luke (September 17, 2024). "Warriors Sign Javan Johnson, Donta Scott". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
  13. ↑ Gauruder, Dana (September 22, 2024). "Warriors Waive Donta Scott". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
  14. ↑ "Santa Cruz Warriors Announce 2024 Training Camp Roster". NBA.com. October 28, 2024. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
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