Donta Scott

Donta Scott
Scott (right) with Maryland in 2020
No. 29 – Santa Cruz Warriors
PositionSmall forward
LeagueNBA G League
Personal information
Born (2000-12-04) December 4, 2000 (age 24)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High schoolImhotep Institute Charter
(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
CollegeMaryland (2019–2024)
NBA draft2024: undrafted
Playing career2024–present
Career history
2024–presentSanta 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.

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
  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

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

  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.