Shannon Scott facts for kids
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Scott with Brose Bamberg in April 2022
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| Free agent | |
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| Point guard | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | December 21, 1992 Alpharetta, Georgia, U.S. |
| High school | Milton (Milton, Georgia) |
| Listed weight | 90 kg (198 lb) |
| Career information | |
| College | Ohio State (2011–2015) |
| NBA Draft | 2015 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2015–present |
| Career history | |
| 2015–2016 | Raptors 905 |
| 2016–2017 | Doxa Lefkadas |
| 2017–2018 | Long Island Nets |
| 2018 | Panteras de Miranda |
| 2018–2019 | Long Island Nets |
| 2019–2020 | Juventus Utena |
| 2021 | Long Island Nets |
| 2021–2022 | Brose Bamberg |
| 2022–2023 | Cairns Taipans |
| 2023–2024 | Brisbane Bullets |
| 2024 | Kaohsiung Aquas |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Shannon Dean Scott (born December 21, 1992) is an American professional basketball player. He plays as a point guard. Shannon has played for many teams around the world. These include teams in the NBA G League, Greece, Venezuela, Lithuania, Germany, and Australia. He last played for the Kaohsiung Aquas in Taiwan.
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High School Basketball Journey
Shannon Scott was born in Alpharetta, Georgia. He went to Milton High School. During his senior year, he was a star player. He helped his team, the Eagles, win 29 games and lose only 3. He also helped them win a state championship!
Shannon was recognized as one of the best high school players in the country. In 2011, he was named a McDonald's All American. This is a special honor for top high school basketball players.
College Career at Ohio State
After high school, Shannon played college basketball for the Ohio State Buckeyes.
- Freshman Year (2011-2012): Shannon played in 51 games. He helped his team in the NCAA tournament.
- Sophomore Year (2012-2013): He played in all 37 games. He was one of the best players on his team for assists and steals.
- Junior Year (2013-2014): Shannon started in 21 games. He was named to the Big Ten All-Defensive team. This means he was one of the best defenders in his college league.
- Senior Year (2014-2015): This was his best college season. He started all 35 games. He was one of the top players in the country for assists. He scored a career-high 21 points in one game. He also made 16 assists in another game!
Professional Basketball Career
After college, Shannon Scott started his professional basketball career. He has played for many teams in different countries.
Playing for Raptors 905 (2015–2016)
Shannon joined the Raptors 905 team in the NBA Development League (now called the G League). On March 24, 2016, he made history for the team. He got the first "triple-double" in Raptors 905 history! This means he had double-digit numbers in three different stats: points, rebounds, and assists. He scored 24 points, grabbed 11 rebounds, and made 11 assists in one game.
Playing in Greece (2016–2017)
In September 2016, Shannon moved to Greece. He signed with Doxa Lefkadas B.C. in the Greek Basket League.
Long Island Nets and Venezuela (2017–2019)
Shannon returned to the NBA G League in November 2017. He joined the Long Island Nets. After that season, he played in Venezuela for Panteras de Miranda. He later rejoined the Long Island Nets for another season.
Playing in Lithuania (2019–2020)
In August 2019, Shannon signed with Juventus Utena in the Lithuanian Basketball League.
Third Time with Long Island (2021)
Shannon played for the Long Island Nets again in 2021. This was during a special "hub season" for the G League.
Playing in Germany (2021–2022)
In October 2021, Shannon signed with Brose Bamberg in Germany. They play in the Basketball Bundesliga (BBL).
Playing in Australia (2022–2024)
Shannon then moved to Australia to play.
- Cairns Taipans (2022–2023): He signed with the Cairns Taipans in August 2022.
- Brisbane Bullets (2023–2024): In April 2023, he joined the Brisbane Bullets.
Playing in Taiwan (2024)
In March 2024, Shannon signed with the Kaohsiung Aquas in Taiwan. He played for them until July 2024.
Shannon's Family Life
Shannon is the son of Charlie and Trudy Scott. He has two siblings, Simone and Shaun. His father, Charlie Scott, was also a professional basketball player. He played in the ABA and NBA after playing college basketball at North Carolina.
Images for kids
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Scott with Brose Bamberg in April 2022
See also
In Spanish: Shannon Scott para niños
