2023-24 Men's Basketball Roster
Biography
CAREER HONORS:
- 2021-22 & 2022-23 Karl Malone Power Forward of the Year Award Watch List
- 2021-22 | Rated the No. 49 player in country by CBS Sports
IN THE NEWS:
AS A FIFTH YEAR (2023-24):
- All-Big Ten Honorable Mention
- Played in 33 games with 32 starts averaging 11.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 0.66 steals per game ... Also had a total of 22 steals and 16 blocks
- Averaged 30.2 minutes per game and shot .407 from the floor including .335 from three-point range with a .812 free throw percentage
- Led the team with 16 points, while grabbing six rebounds and picking up an assist in w win over Rutgers in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament (3/13).
- Passed Melo Trimble for No. 14 on the all-time scoring list with 15 points and passed Anthony Cowan Jr. for fourth in career three-pointers made on Senior Day against Indiana (3/3).
- Moved into the top five in program history in three pointers made and scored in double figures for the 17th time during the season in a win against Rutgers (2/25).
- Reached the 200-career three pointer threshold in a 12 point, three rebound, three assist performance against Wisconsin (2/20)
- Passed Ernie Graham (1,603) with 17 points to move up to 15th all-time in career points in program history in a game against Illinois (2/17).
- Finished with 11 points and pulled down six rebounds in a win against Iowa (2/14).
- Scored 19 points to pass Nik Caner-Medley for 14th all-time in career points with 1,592 and pulled down seven rebounds on the road against Ohio State (2/10).
- Started his 137th career game, becoming the all-time leader in career starts in program history while scoring eight points to become No. 15 on the Maryland scoring list at home against Rutgers (2/6).
- Finished with a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds, while tying Steve Blake with his 136th career start on the road against Michigan State (2/3).
- Had nine points, five assists, and four rebounds against Nebraska, becoming the fifth player in program history with 1,500 career points and 800 career rebounds (1/27).
- Had third-straight game of hitting two or more three-pointers in 14 point, two rebound, and two assist performance against Iowa (1/24).
- Passed Al Bunge for No. 9 in program history in career rebounds with 797, while scoring 16 points and blocking two shots against Michigan State (1/21).
- Buried three three-pointers to become the No. 7 in program history while finishing with 11 points, two rebounds, and an assist against Northwestern (1/17).
- Reached the 1,500 career point threshold with nine points and pulled down five boards against Illinois (1/14).
- Scored 22 points and knocked down four threes to pass Steve Blake for No. 9 in program history with 184 career made three pointers and grabbed four rebounds to pass Ekene Ibekwe for No. 11 in career rebounds with 785 against Michigan (1/11).
- Moved to No. 19 in all-time scoring with a 14-point performance on the road against Minnesota while also moving into the top-10 in program history in career three-pointers made (1/7).
- Scored eight points to pass Eric Ayala for No. 20 in career points in program history, while also grabbing seven rebounds with three steals against Purdue (1/2).
- Set the Maryland record by playing in his 142nd career game while scoring 12 points with four assists and two rebounds against Coppin State (12/28).
- Scored 17 points while pulling down six rebounds and blocking a shot against UCLA (12/22).
- His 17 points allowed him to become No. 21 all-time in scoring in Maryland history.
- Moved to No. 22 all-time in scoring in program history with 15 points and also grabbed seven rebounds against Nicholls (12/19).
- Grabbed 10 rebounds to give pass the legendary Len Bias for No. 12 all-time in program history against Penn State (12/6).
- Played his 138th career game as a Terp to put him sixth all-time in program history. Also started his 123rd career game which ranks as the sixth-most in program history.
- Had six points while adding four rebounds, an assist, and a block against Rider (11/28).
- Played in his 135th career game as a Terp and tied Adrian Bowie (2007-11) for 10th all-time in Maryland history.
- Started his 120th career game which put him in sole possession of the eighth-most in program history, breaking a tie with Exree Hipp.
- Scored 19 points grabbed seven boards against South Alabama (11/25).
- Passed Tony Massenburg (1,354 points) for No. 27 on the Maryland all-time list with 14 points against UMBC (11/21).
- Also played in 134th game to break tie with Eric Hayes (2006-10) for the 11th-most games played in program history.
- Scored 13 points and pulled down seven rebounds, with two steals against UAB.
- Seven rebounds allowed him to move to No. 14 in the Maryland record books, passing Albert King (715).
- Scored seven point to put him at 1,405 career points, passing Dez Wells (1,398, 2012-15) for No. 23 in program history, while also grabbing against Alcorn State (12/12).Scored in 100th consecutive game by dropping eight points while adding two rebounds and a steal against Mount St. Mary's (11/7).
- Scored 13 points and pulled down seven rebounds, with two steals against UAB.
- Seven rebounds allowed him to move to No. 14 in the Maryland record books, passing Albert King (715).
AS A SENIOR (2022-23):
- 2023 All-Big Ten Honorable Mention
- For his career, ranked 28th on the career scoring list with 1,320 points.
- Also tied for 15th in career rebounds (704) alongside Johnny Rhodes (1992-96).
- Ranked fourth on the team averaging 11.3 points while adding 6.0 rebounds per game.
- Averaged 31.4 minutes while starting all 35 games played.
- Had 55 assists, 27 blocks, and 23 steals for the year.
- Posted 11 points and eight rebounds in win over West Virginia (3/16) in NCAA First Round.
- Had 10 points, five rebounds, and four assists against Indiana (3/10) in Big Ten Quarterfinals.
- Notched 20 points with eight rebounds and three assists in win over Minnesota (3/9) in Big Ten Second Round.
- Scored 18 points (7-9 FG) to go with five rebounds in win over Minnesota (2/22).
- Had 19 points and five rebounds in win over No. 21 Indiana (1/31).
- Scored 12 points and added six boards in win over Nebraska (1/28).
- Posted his second double-double of the season with 14 points, 11 rebounds in win over Wisconsin (1/25).
- Scored 12 points in win over No. 24 Ohio State (1/8).
- Nearly had a double-double with 11 points and nine rebounds against UMBC (12/29).
- Had nine points while adding 10 rebounds and a career-high tying three blocks against Wisconsin (12/6).
- Recorded 18 points while contributing five rebounds and two blocks in an ACC/B1G Challenge victory over Louisville (11/29).
- Named to the Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off All-Tournament Team.
- Poured in 24 points against Miami (11/20) in the Hall of Fame Tip-Off Championship title game, marking the fifth 20-plus point performance of his career and second this season.
- Netted a career-high tying 25 points against Saint Louis (11/19).
- Scored seven points and added six rebounds against Western Carolina (11/10).
- Opened the season with 18 points and six rebounds against Niagara (11/7); was 7-of-13 from the floor including 4-of-5 from deep.
AS A JUNIOR (2021-22):
- Third-leading scorer on the team with a career-best 12.6 points per game (top returning scorer for the 2022-23 season)
- Also averaged a team-best and career-best 6.2 rebounds per game while tied for team lead in blocks (24)
- Started 31-of-32 games played averaging 33.3 minutes per game (team high 1,066 overall minutes)
- Shot 42.7 percent from the floor
- Had 23 games in double figure scoring including a pair of 25 point games
- Had one double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds against George Mason (11/17)
- Also had 10 rebounds against Geroge Washington (11/11)
- Scored 15 points, had six rebounds and three assists in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament against Michigan State (3/10)
- Posted 13 points, five rebounds, and three assists in final regular season game against Michigan State
- Had 14 points, nine rebounds, and three steals vs. #22 Ohio State (2/27)
- Matched career-high with 25 points at #16 Ohio State (2/6) knocking down five three-pointers
- Notched career-high 25 points (9-12 FG) vs. #17 Illinois (1/21)
- Scored season-high 19 points at Michigan (1/18)
- Posted 17 points and four assists at Northwestern (1/12)
- Had 17 points and eight rebounds vs. Lehigh (12/28)
- Scored 12 points vs. #20 Florida (12/12) including the game-winning bucket with 16 seconds remaining
- Posted 14 points against Louisville (11/27)
- Posted 13 points in season debut vs. Quinnipiac (11/9)
- Set program’s deadlift record (645 lbs) in offseason
AS A SOPHOMORE (2020-21):
- Appeared in 31 games, making 27 starts
- Averaged 11.0 points, team-high 5.9 rebounds and 2.0 assists
- Led team in FG% (.498) and 3-pt FG % (.438); the 3-pt percentage was the fifth-highest in program history (min. 40 3FG)
- Averaged 12.0 points in the NCAA Tournament, scoring 12 points in both games and adding five assists against #5 Alabama (3/22).Notched career-best eight assists vs. Nebraska (2/17)
- Posted 15 points and 11 rebounds at #17 Minnesota (1/23)
- Totaled 16 points and eight rebounds in win at #12 Illinois (1/10)
- Matched career-best with 12 rebounds at Indiana (1/4)
- Scored 19 points against #16 Michigan (12/31), connecting on all five three-point attempts
- Posted career-best 20 points against #19 Rutgers (12/14)
- Notched 11 points and career-high three blocks at Clemson (12/9)
- Recorded first double-double of season on career-high 12 rebounds and 14 points against Saint Peter’s (12/4); Also added career-high four assists
- Totaled career-high 17 points (10-14 FG) vs. Mount St. Mary’s (11/29)
- Scored career-high 14 points and added seven rebounds in season debut vs. Old Dominion (11/25)
AS A FRESHMAN (2019-20):
- Appeared in all 31 games (21 starts) in season cut short (no postseason) due to coronavirus pandemic
- Helped lead Maryland to Big Ten Championship
- Started final 20 games of season
- Averaged 5.9 points and 3.6 rebounds in 21.7 minutes of action
- Shot 44% from the field and 85% from the free throw line
- Scored 10 points against Michigan State (2/29), making a pair of 3-pointers
- Posted 11 points and seven assists at Minnesota (2/26)
- Scored 12 points against Northwestern (2/18)
- Played career-high 34 minutes in win at Michigan State (2/15)
- Notched first career double-double vs. Nebraska (2/11), posting 10 points and a career-high 10 rebounds
- Reached double-figures with 13 points for first time in career vs. Purdue (1/20)
- Played then-career-high 33 minutes vs. #11 Ohio State (1/7), posting seven points and five rebounds
- Had nine points and seven rebounds vs. Bryant (12/29)
- Made first career start vs. Fairfield (11/19)
- Made collegiate debut against Holy Cross (11/5), posting nine points and six rebounds
BEFORE MARYLAND:
- A 4-star recruit according to ESPN and Rivals
- Ranked the 23rd overall player at position by Rivals and fifth overall player in the state of Pennsylvania by ESPN
- Helped lead Imhotep to three straight PIAA Class 4A State Championships and three straight Philadelphia Public League championships
- Twice named PIAA Class 4A Player of the Year
- Played various positions at Imhotep, including forward, point guard and shooting guard
- Scored 20 points in the state championship as a senior
- Also as a senior, scored 25 points in the City of Palms Classic semifinals to help Imhotep upset Cole Anthony and top-seeded Oak Hill Academy
- As a sophomore, helped Imhotep snap Montverde Academy’s 55-game home winning streak
PERSONAL:
- Born in Philadelphia, Pa.
- Mother’s name is Sandra
- The youngest (and tallest) of four brothers and four sisters
- Describes his mother as his inspiration
- Chose Maryland because it felt like home
- Also recruited by UConn, Florida, Seton Hall and Penn State
- In September of 2021, his childhood home in Philadelphia was destroyed by Hurricane Ida and nearly all of his family’s possessions were lost. Nearly $60,000 was raised by the Maryland and basketball communities to help the Scott’s family recover
- Authored his first book, WIRED DIFFERENTLY: My School Journey, a short story which uses his own firsthand experience to encourage young people who learn differently to overcome the obstacles in front of them
- Major is family science
Statistics
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Historical Player Information
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2019-20Freshman
Forward
6'7"
225 lbs
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2020-21Sophomore
Forward
6'7"
230 lbs
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2021-22Junior
Forward
6'8"
230 lbs
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2022-23Senior
Forward
6'8"
230 lbs
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2023-24Fifth Year
Forward
6'8"
230 lbs
