Paul Scruggs

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Paul Scruggs
No. 0–Trefl Sopot
Position Point guard / shooting guard
League PLK
Personal information
Born (1998-03-09) March 9, 1998 (age 26)
Indianapolis, Indiana
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight198 lb (90 kg)
Career information
High school
College Xavier (2017–2022)
NBA draft 2022: undrafted
Playing career2022–present
Career history
2023–present Trefl Sopot
Career highlights and awards

Paul Edward Scruggs (born March 9, 1998) is an American professional basketball player for Trefl Sopot of the Polish Basketball League (PLK). He previously played for the Xavier Musketeers of the Big East Conference.

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High school career

Scruggs played for Southport High School in Indianapolis, Indiana in his first three years of high school. As a junior, he averaged 19 points, 7.8 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game, leading his team to its first regional title since 1990. [1] Scruggs finished 55 points shy of the school's all-time scoring record. [2] He competed for the Indy Hoosiers on the Amateur Athletic Union circuit. [3] For his senior season, Scruggs transferred to Prolific Prep in Napa, California, joining his longtime friend Gary Trent Jr. In his fifth game of the season, he suffered a torn MCL in his left knee that required surgery, before returning for his team's final two games. [4]

Recruiting

On October 14, 2016, Scruggs committed to playing college basketball for Xavier over offers from Indiana, Michigan State and UConn. He became the program's highest ranked recruit in the modern recruiting era. Scruggs explained his decision by saying, "It's the school that fits my style of play." [5]

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
NameHometownHigh school / collegeHeightWeightCommit date
Paul Scruggs
PG 		Indianapolis, IN Prolific Prep (CA)6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)190 lb (86 kg)Oct 14, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 5 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 89
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 30   Rivals: 39   247Sports: 32   ESPN: 32
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Xavier 2017 Basketball Commitments". Rivals.com. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
  • "2017 Xavier Musketeers Recruiting Class". ESPN.com. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
  • "2017 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved September 9, 2020.

College career

Scruggs came off the bench for Xavier in his freshman season, averaging 4.9 points per game. [6] He moved into a starting role in the following season. [7] Scruggs averaged 12.3 points, 4.9 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game as a sophomore. He declared for the 2019 NBA draft before withdrawing his name and returning to college. [8] On November 24, 2019, Scruggs scored 24 points in a 70–65 loss to Florida in the Charleston Classic title game, earning All-Tournament Team honors. [9] Scruggs posted a junior season-high 30 points in an 80–78 loss to Wake Forest on December 14. [10] He missed his team's final three games of the season with a hamstring injury. [11] As a junior, he averaged 12.7 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game. For his senior season, Scruggs was named co-captain of his team. [12]

Professional career

On August 7, 2023, he signed with Trefl Sopot of the Polish Basketball League (PLK). [13]

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
2017–18 Xavier 34016.8.455.304.7232.01.7.5.34.9
2018–19 Xavier 353532.8.461.375.7374.93.31.2.512.3
2019–20 Xavier 282833.3.463.373.7414.52.91.2.412.7
2020–21 Xavier 212132.7.458.325.8414.05.71.6.514.0
Career1188428.3.460.355.7623.83.21.1.410.6

Personal life

Scruggs is the son of Brenda and Dan Scruggs. His favorite NBA player is LeBron James. [7]

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References

  1. ↑ Neddenriep, Kyle (October 14, 2016). "Former Southport standout Paul Scruggs chooses Xavier". The Indianapolis Star . Retrieved November 1, 2020.
  2. ↑ Doyel, Gregg (September 6, 2016). "Why did a Mr. Basketball candidate choose prep school? Seriously, I'm asking". The Indianapolis Star . Retrieved November 1, 2020.
  3. ↑ Saint Jacques, Sean (August 25, 2017). "Get to Know an Incoming Recruit: Xavier's Paul Scruggs". Big East Coast Bias. Retrieved November 1, 2020.
  4. ↑ Russell, Shannon (September 11, 2018). "Paul Scruggs' path to becoming a Xavier veteran has been quick but winding". The Athletic . Retrieved November 1, 2020.
  5. ↑ Borzello, Jeff (October 14, 2016). "Paul Scruggs, ranked no. 28 in ESPN 100, commits to Xavier". ESPN . Retrieved November 1, 2020.
  6. ↑ Baum, Adam (October 19, 2018). "Xavier University basketball player Paul Scruggs: 'He's that guy you want in your foxhole'". The Cincinnati Enquirer . Retrieved November 1, 2020.
  7. 1 2 Russell, Shannon (October 21, 2019). "How well do you know Xavier's Paul Scruggs?". The Athletic . Retrieved November 1, 2020.
  8. ↑ "Xavier's Scruggs and Jones withdraw from NBA Draft, Goodin expected to do same". WKRC (AM) . May 28, 2019. Retrieved November 1, 2020.
  9. ↑ Topp, Laura (November 24, 2019). "Paul Scruggs Posts Game High 24 Points in Loss to Florida". Xavier University Athletics. Retrieved November 2, 2020.
  10. ↑ Topp, Laura (December 14, 2019). "Paul Scruggs Posts Career High 30 Points in Loss at Wake Forest". Xavier University Athletics. Retrieved November 2, 2020.
  11. ↑ Baum, Adam (March 7, 2020). "Paul Scruggs remains out vs. Butler, plus Xavier basketball's seeding for Big East Tournament". The Cincinnati Enquirer . Retrieved November 2, 2020.
  12. ↑ Baum, Adam (April 5, 2020). "Travis Steele, Paul Scruggs and Jason Carter discuss the 2020-21 Xavier Musketeers". The Cincinnati Enquirer . Retrieved November 2, 2020.
  13. ↑ "Paul Scruggs signs at Trefl". eurobasket. August 7, 2023. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
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