James Scott (basketball)

James Lamont Scott (born June 30, 1972) in Paterson, New Jersey is an American former professional basketball player.[1]

For other people with the same name, see James Scott (disambiguation).
James Scott
Personal information
Born (1972-06-30) June 30, 1972
Paterson, New Jersey
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High schoolEastside (Paterson, New Jersey)
College
NBA draft1995 / Undrafted
Playing career1995–2005
PositionSmall forward
Number32
Career history
1995–1996BCM Gravelines
1996Miami Heat
1997Oklahoma City Cavalry
1998–1999Levallois Sporting Club
1999–2000Olympique Antibes
2000–2001ALM Évreux
2001–2002Montpellier
2002–2003Élan Chalon
2003–2004Mabetex Priština
2004–2005Guaiqueríes de Margarita
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

High school career

Scott graduated from EastSide High School in 1991, where he played high school basketball. While he was in high school, he was named a McDonald's "All-American" Basketball Player.

College career

After graduating from EastSide High School in 1991, James attended Spartanburg Methodist, from 1991 to 1993, where he played Junior College basketball. He was a two-time Junior College "All-American". While playing JUCO basketball, he averaged 23 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists per game. Scott, along with Larry Johnson, a now retired former NBA player, who competed with the Charlotte Hornets and the New York Knicks, are the only two freshman players in Junior College basketball history to be named two-time "All-Americans". He graduated from the school with an associate degree in Criminal Justice.

Scott then played NCAA Division I college basketball at St. John's University, with the St. John's Red Storm, from 1993 to 1995.

Professional career

After not being selected in the 1995 NBA draft, Scott played overseas, with the French club BCM Gravelines, in the 1995–96 season. In the 1996–97 season, he played in eight games with the Miami Heat.[1] He also played with clubs in Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Kosovo, Spain, Turkey, and Russia.

References
  1. Jason Scott NBA/ABA stats. basketball-reference.com. Retrieved on August 27, 2014.
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