Donta Scott Explained

Donta Scott
Number:24
Position:Small forward
Height Ft:6
Height In:8
Weight Lbs:230
Team:Maryland Terrapins
League:Big Ten Conference
Nationality:American
Birth Date:4 December 2000
Birth Place:Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
High School:Imhotep Institute Charter
(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
College:Maryland (2019–present)

Donta Scott (born December 4, 2000) is an American college basketball player for the Maryland Terrapins of the Big Ten Conference.

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]

Career statistics

College

|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2019–20| style="text-align:left;"| Maryland| 31 || 21 || 21.6 || .439 || .316 || .846 || 3.6 || .5 || .5 || .1 || 5.9|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2020–21| style="text-align:left;"| Maryland| 31 || 27 || 30.3 || .498 || .438 || .663 || 5.9 || 2.0 || .7 || .8 || 11.0|- class="sortbottom"| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career| 62 || 48 || 26.0 || .474 || .387 || .706 || 4.8 || 1.3 || .6 || .5 || 8.4

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gallen . Daniel . 'The button's clicking' for Donta Scott during Imhotep Charter's run to PIAA Class 4A final . . January 14, 2021 . March 21, 2018.
  2. Web site: Carter . Aaron . Donta Scott leads Imhotep to a third consecutive Public League boys’ basketball championship . . January 14, 2021 . February 23, 2019.
  3. Web site: Markus . Don . With physicality, versatility and humility, freshman Donta Scott off to fast start for Maryland men’s team . . January 14, 2021 . November 16, 2019.
  4. Web site: O'Brien . Rick . Imhotep basketball star Donta Scott commits to Maryland . . January 14, 2021 . October 24, 2018.
  5. Web site: Giambalvo . Emily . Terps freshman Donta Scott shines on defense, and now his offense is heating up . . January 14, 2021 . January 20, 2020.
  6. Web site: Suggs . David . Donta Scott’s offensive versatility is pushing Maryland men’s basketball forward . . January 14, 2021 . December 4, 2020.
  7. Web site: Ermann . Jeff . Maryland has one of Big Ten's best post players (and an NBA prospect) . . January 14, 2021 . January 13, 2021.
  8. News: Ermann . Jeff . One Maryland basketball player on early 2022 NBA Draft list . September 2, 2021 . 247 Sports . August 1, 2021.
  9. News: After a coaching change, Donta Scott recommitted to Maryland men’s basketball — and his fitness . March 9, 2024 . . October 21, 2022.
  10. News: Philippe-Auguste . Dominick . Terps forward Donta Scott will return to the team for 2023-24 season . March 9, 2024 . WMAR2 . April 12, 2023.