Donta Scott

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

Donta Scott
Scott (right) with Maryland in 2020
No. 24 – Maryland Terrapins
PositionSmall forward
LeagueBig Ten Conference
Personal information
Born (2000-12-04) December 4, 2000
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–present)

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]

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 312121.6.439.316.8463.6.5.5.15.9
2020–21 Maryland 312730.3.498.438.6635.92.0.7.811.0
Career 624826.0.474.387.7064.81.3.6.58.4

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.
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