Shawnelle Scott facts for kids
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| Personal information | |
| Born | July 16, 1972 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| High school | All Hallows (New York City, New York) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Listed weight | 250 lb (113 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | St. John's (1990–1994) |
| NBA Draft | 1994 / Round: 2 / Pick: 43rd overall |
| Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers | |
| Pro career | 1994–2006 |
| Career history | |
| 1994–1995 | Oklahoma City Cavalry |
| 1995–1996 | Connecticut Pride |
| 1996 | Long Island Surf |
| 1996–1998 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 1998–1999 | Connecticut Pride |
| 1999 | Titanes de Morovis |
| 1999–2000 | Connecticut Pride |
| 2000 | Gigantes de Carolina |
| 2000–2001 | San Antonio Spurs |
| 2001–2002 | Denver Nuggets |
| 2002–2003 | Metis Varese |
| 2003–2004 | Teramo Basket |
| 2004 | Indios de Mayagüez |
| 2004–2005 | Jilin Northeast Tigers |
| 2004–2005 | Olympia Larissa |
| 2005–2006 | Strong Island Sound |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 189(1.8 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 228 (2.2 rpg) |
| Blocks | 23 (0.2 apg) |
Shawnelle Scott is an American former professional basketball player. He was born on June 16, 1972. Shawnelle played as a center, which is usually one of the tallest players on a basketball team. He stood 6 feet 10 inches tall! After his playing career, he became a high school basketball coach and a physics teacher.
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Shawnelle's Early Life and College
Shawnelle Scott grew up in New York City, New York. He went to All Hallows High School there. After high school, he continued his basketball journey at St. John's University. He played for the St. John's Red Storm men's basketball team from 1990 to 1994.
Starting His Professional Basketball Career
After college, Shawnelle Scott was ready for the big leagues! In 1994, he was chosen by the Portland Trail Blazers in the 1994 NBA draft. He was the 43rd player picked overall, in the second round.
Playing in the CBA
Shawnelle started his professional career in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). This league was a step below the NBA. He played for two teams in the CBA:
- The Oklahoma City Cavalry in 1994–1995.
- The Connecticut Pride from 1995–1996.
He also played briefly for the Long Island Surf in 1996. Later, he returned to the Connecticut Pride and helped them win a CBA championship in 1999!
Time in the NBA
Shawnelle Scott also played in the National Basketball Association (NBA), the top basketball league in the world. He played for three different NBA teams:
- The Cleveland Cavaliers during the 1996-97 and 1997-98 seasons.
- The San Antonio Spurs in the 2000-01 season.
- The Denver Nuggets in the 2001-02 season.
Playing Around the World
Shawnelle's basketball career took him to many different places! Besides the NBA and CBA, he played for teams in other countries and leagues:
- Titanes de Morovis (Puerto Rico) in 1999.
- Gigantes de Carolina (Puerto Rico) in 2000.
- Metis Varese (Italy) from 2002–2003.
- Teramo Basket (Italy) from 2003–2004.
- Indios de Mayagüez (Puerto Rico) in 2004.
- Jilin Northeast Tigers (China) from 2004–2005.
- Olympia Larissa (Greece) from 2004–2005.
His last professional team was the Strong Island Sound in 2005–2006.
Life After Basketball
After retiring from playing basketball in 2006, Shawnelle Scott found new ways to use his skills and knowledge. As of 2025, he works at Millennium Brooklyn High School in New York City. He is a high school basketball coach, helping young players develop their talents. He is also a physics teacher, sharing his knowledge of science with students.
See also
In Spanish: Shawnelle Scott para niños
