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Jay Scrubb

Scrubb with the Los Angeles Clippers in 2022
No. 1 – Maine Celtics
Shooting guard
Personal information
Born	(2000-09-01) September 1, 2000 (age 24) Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
High school	Trinity (Louisville, Kentucky)
Listed height	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight	220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
College	John A. Logan (2018–2020)
NBA Draft	2020 / Round: 2 / Pick: 55th overall
Selected by the Brooklyn Nets
Pro career	2020–present
League	NBA G League
Career history
2020–2022	Los Angeles Clippers
2021–2022	→Agua Caliente Clippers
2022–2023	Lakeland Magic
2023	Orlando Magic
2023	→Lakeland Magic
2024–present	Maine Celtics
Career highlights and awards
NABC Junior College Player of the Year (2020)

Jayden Amari Scrubb (born September 1, 2000) is an American professional basketball player. He plays for the Maine Celtics in the NBA G League. Before turning pro, he played college basketball for the John A. Logan Volunteers. He was named the best junior college player in his division in 2020. Jay Scrubb was chosen 55th in the 2020 NBA draft.

Jay Scrubb's Early Life

Jay Scrubb grew up in the western part of Louisville, Kentucky. He was a big fan of his hometown team, the Louisville Cardinals. His father said that the area where Jay grew up was a "tougher part of town."

High School Basketball Journey

Starting High School

When Jay was a freshman, he went to Central High School in Louisville. He could not join the basketball team because his grades were not good enough. He sometimes took medicine because he thought he had a learning disability. After his freshman year, Jay studied hard to improve his grades. This helped him meet the requirements for his sophomore year.

Moving to Trinity High School

As a sophomore, Jay transferred to Trinity High School. Trinity is a well-known prep school in Louisville. He received a special voucher to help pay for school.

In his first year at Trinity, Jay practiced with the varsity team. However, he could not play in games due to transfer rules. In his junior year, he joined a special academic program at Trinity. This program had smaller classes, which helped him do better in school. Over the summer, he also grew taller, from 6 feet 2 inches to 6 feet 6 inches.

Junior and Senior Seasons

During his junior season, Jay averaged 16 points per game. He was named the best player in his region by The Courier-Journal. As a senior, he averaged 17.8 points and 7.1 rebounds per game. He was again named the best player in his region. Jay was also a finalist for the Kentucky Mr. Basketball award.

College Basketball Career

Playing at John A. Logan College

On April 11, 2018, Jay Scrubb decided to play college basketball for John A. Logan College. This is a junior college in Carterville, Illinois. He chose a junior college because his grades meant he could not get a scholarship to a top university right away. However, he planned to transfer to a bigger school later.

Jay played his first college game on November 1, 2018. He scored 12 points in a win. On December 8, he scored 25 points and grabbed 20 rebounds. This was his highest number of rebounds that season. On January 16, he had his best scoring game with 40 points and 13 rebounds.

He finished his first season averaging 20.2 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks per game. He also shot 46 percent from three-point range. Jay was named the best player in his region and the best freshman. He also earned first-team All-American honors.

Sophomore Year and NBA Draft

After his great freshman year, many top universities wanted Jay to play for them. These included Louisville and Memphis. He was ranked as the top junior college player in his class. On September 28, 2019, Jay decided to play for Louisville after one more year at John A. Logan.

In his sophomore season opener on November 1, 2019, Jay scored 13 points. On December 6, he was suspended for returning late after Thanksgiving break. As a sophomore, Jay averaged 21.9 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game.

After the season, he was named the best junior college player in his division. He also earned first-team All-American honors again. On March 25, 2020, Jay Scrubb decided to enter the 2020 NBA draft. He later signed with an agent, which meant he would not play college basketball anymore.

Professional Basketball Career

Los Angeles Clippers (2020–2022)

On November 18, 2020, the Brooklyn Nets picked Jay Scrubb as the 55th player in the 2020 NBA draft. He was then traded to the Los Angeles Clippers. Jay was the first junior college player to be drafted into the NBA since 2004. On November 23, he signed a special "two-way contract" with the Clippers. This type of contract allows a player to play for both an NBA team and its G League team.

On February 9, 2022, the Clippers announced that Jay needed surgery on his right foot. This meant he would miss the rest of the season. The Clippers later let him go on July 7.

Orlando Magic (2022–2023)

On October 18, 2022, Jay Scrubb signed with the Lakeland Magic. This team is part of the NBA G League. On March 24, 2023, he signed another two-way contract, this time with the Orlando Magic. However, the Magic let him go on June 5.

Maine Celtics (2024–Present)

Jay played well for the Boston Celtics' Summer League team in 2023. He scored 14.4 points per game. On July 15, 2023, he signed a two-way contract with the Boston Celtics. However, he tore a ligament in his right knee during practice on October 8. He was then let go by the Celtics on October 22.

On October 8, 2024, Jay Scrubb signed with the Boston Celtics again, but they let him go on October 17. On October 26, he joined the Maine Celtics. He is currently playing for them.

Career Statistics

NBA Regular Season Stats

NBA Playoff Stats

College Stats

See also

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