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PG Shannon Scott (Long Island Nets - NBA G-League)

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Shannon Scott is in line for a bump in the rankings.

Which players do you see improving their stock the most in the 2011 Rivals top 150 after they have finished their senior seasons?

- Grayson from Columbus

Grayson, some how I knew you would be an Ohio State fan after I read your question. No ranked prospect has created more of a buzz in regards to improving his stock this high school season than Ohio State commitment Shannon Scott.

A point guard out of Alpharetta (Ga.) Milton High School, Scott has had a tremendous senior season, leading Milton to some major wins against top national competition.

Scott has played with another level of athleticism and shot-making ability than he showed over the summer on the travel circuit. His defense has been solid as well, and you can always trust him with the ball.

He is due a bump towards the top 10 point guards in the country.
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Shannon Scott, Alpharetta, GA, Milton, 2011, PG, 6-2, 170 pounds

Hoophall Classic stays stacked with some of the top players but this game alone consisted of 16 division-1 players. Going up against an undefeated Oak Hill Academy, Milton knew they were going have to turn up the intensity and leave their hearts on the court to come out on top. Right out the gates, Milton started strong, and Ohio State commit, Shannon Scott took command with 16 points in the first half. Throughout the game there were a few lead changes but that did not affect Scott?s focus. He stayed on course with one objective: to win. Scott is a smart, instinctive player with a solid vision of the court, thus his ability to either drive the court or set-up his teammates. Selfishness is not in his blood, quite the contrary; his decisions are based on what?s best for Milton. In the end, between Scott, Dai-Jon Parker & Julian Royal, Oak Hill was not able to come out on top as they normally do; Milton cohesively as a team won the battle lead by their general Shannon Scott. The Buckeyes snatched a great pick to carry on the Ohio State basketball program.
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http://www.slamonline.com/online/college-hs/high-school/2011/01/deck-the-hall/
 
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Here is a nice review of Scott's performance in the Hoophall classic last month from DraftExpress:
One of the most impressive players we saw this weekend, especially relative to his modest class rankings, Shannon Scott (#38 Scout, #65 Rivals, #43 ESPN) is an extremely mature floor general with a great feel for the game.

Standing 6-2 with very good length and a solid frame, Scott has all the athleticism and physical tools he needs, especially given his crafty, aggressive style of play. He has a very calm court demeanor, rarely changing his expression, never complaining to officials, and bringing a very business-like approach to running his team's offense.

As a point guard, Scott didn't show much in terms of shot creation for others here, being forced into more of a scoring role on this team where the passing is pretty evenly distributed across the roster. His point guard instincts are one of his biggest strengths according to recruiting analysts and based on the little we've previously seen of him in AAU, but here he showed the ability to adjust his game based on his team's needs, looking extremely comfortable in a different role.

Looking nearly unstoppable attacking the basket at this event, Scott can take his man equally well going left and right, has no problems switching hands with the ball in the lane, can finish with both power and finesse, and shows excellent creativity in the lane. He scored on a variety of lay-ups, finger rolls, reverses, and by getting to the free-throw line, hitting on 7-of-11 from the field and 8-of-9 from the line. His instincts scoring the ball are outstanding, and he rarely forced his attempts despite attacking so frequently.

Scott also mixed in some mid-range jumpers, looking comfortable pulling up from 15-18 feet while showing solid form both from the line and the field. He didn't attempt any three-point shots and improving his range and reliability from the perimeter are probably the biggest things he can work on as a player going forward.

Defensively, he shows good hands and ability in both isolation and team defense, though his effort level fell off as the game went on, with him coasting through plays and even giving up at times later in the game. His team won the game against one of the top-ranked teams in the country largely behind his offensive efforts, so it's tough to criticize him too much for conserving energy on defense, but this will be something to watch more closely at the next level.

Looking forward, Scott appears to be clearly underrated by the recruiting services based on what we've seen from him in both AAU and at the high school level, and should be an instant impact player for Ohio State next season. His ability to excel both as a floor general and scorer combined with his physical tools makes him a very intriguing prospect long term, especially if his perimeter shooting can catch up with the rest of his game.

From DraftExpress.com http://www.draftexpress.com/blog/Hi...Four--2012-Elite-Prospects-3623#ixzz1DyzMLFog
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Milton HIgh's Shannon Scott Takes Home All American Award
McDonald's picks the Milton senior point guard as one of the 38 best high school players in the nation.
By Bob Pepalis
March 14, 2011

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Shannon Scott went to McDonald's for lunch today and walked out an All American. The restaurant chain honored the Milton High School senior point guard as one of 48 high school students chosen for the 2011 McDonald's All American High School Basketball Team.

The 6-foot, 2-inch Scott who already has committed to play for Ohio State University next fall, said he felt honored and very blessed to have earned this honor. A lot of people can't say they've reached this level. And he looked at all the great players who preceded him as another indication of the value of the honor.

Making at least the semifinals every year of his high school years isn't something many players can say they've done, he said.

"I feel like I had a great high school career," Scott said.

Losing in the state finals to Norcross on Friday upsets him.

"It still hurts me a little bit," Scott said, but he's getting over it.

His coach at Milton, David Boyd, said Shannon was one of the best players he's ever coached.

Now he's ready for the next step, playing at Ohio State.

Scott's mother, Trudy Scott, said being picked as a McDonald's All American is a reflection of all the years of hard work her son has done.

"He's really been so dedicated to his craft," she said. "It's really quite an offer."

Shannon had a lot of college officers, so the family went to visit quite a few schools and "met with so, so many coaches."

A friend of the Scotts compared the recruiting process to buying a house. All of them will say it's a nice place, but one is going to be like home.

"And that was the feeling we had when we got to Ohio State," Mrs. Scott said.

Her son has a chance to make an immediate impact at the Division I school. And the coaches are prepared to take him to the next level in his development, she said.

"The other piece important to me was the academics," Mrs. Scott said.

She said Coach Matta told her he'd never had a parent ask as many questions about the academics as she did

"My thing is, life after basketball. That's most important to me," she said.

Mrs. Scott said hopefully her son will have a good run in basketball, but he'd still be very young even when that was over, she said. His school has to help him be ready to find his place after basketball.

She even quizzed Ohio State alumni to see how they embrace the current players.

Ultimately, the family felt Ohio State was the right place for Shannon.

Shannon said his GPA is a little over 3.0 now, and he knows Ohio State will challenge him academically.

Shannon's family has been very supportive of him, making it to all of his games.

"Mom and dad feel like they should be a part of everything I do," he said, "and my sister."
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http://alpharetta.patch.com/article...t-takes-home-all-american-award#photo-5264974
 
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Can't wait to see this kid play for OSU. I have to give Matta tons of credit for his recruiting. Not only has he recruited high level basketball players, for the most part he has recruited very high level individuals. Guys like Diebs, LIghty and Lauderdale have represented OSU very well throughout their careers and Shannon seems like another kid that will follow that path.
 
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Thu., March 17, 2011
Scott Named State's Gatorade Boys Basketball Player of the Year

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(March 17, 2011) ? In its 26th year of honoring the nation?s best high school athletes, The Gatorade Company, in collaboration with ESPN RISE, today announced Shannon Scott of Milton High School as its 2010-11 Gatorade Georgia Boys Basketball Player of the Year. Scott is the first Gatorade Georgia Boys Basketball Player of the Year to be chosen from Milton High School.

The award, which recognizes not only outstanding athletic excellence, but also high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character demonstrated on and off the court, distinguishes Scott as Georgia?s best high school boys basketball player. Now a finalist for the prestigious Gatorade National Boys Basketball Player of the Year award to be announced in March, Scott joins an elite alumni association of past state boys basketball award winners, including Dwight Howard (2003-04, SW Atlanta Christian Academy, Ga.), Chauncey Billups (1993-94 & 1994-95, George Washington HS, Colo.), Jason Kidd (1991-92, St. Joseph Notre Dame HS, Calif.), Paul Pierce (1994-95, Inglewood HS, Calif.) and Chris Bosh (2001-02, Lincoln HS, Texas).

The 6-foot-2, 170-pound senior point guard averaged 13 points, seven assists, five points and 3.5 steals per game this past season, leading the Eagles (29-3) to the Class AAAAA state final. A 2010 First Team All-State selection, he is also a 2011 McDonald?s High School All-American and 2011 Jordan Brand Classic honoree.

Scott has maintained an 83.6 average in the classroom. A devoted parishioner in his church community, he has volunteered locally as a youth basketball coach.

?Shannon Scott is the best pure point guard I?ve seen in 24 years,? said Ty Phillips, head coach of rival Roswell High. ?Unlike many other great players, he can dominate the game in multiple ways and doesn?t just rely on scoring.?

Scott has signed a National Letter of Intent to play basketball on scholarship at The Ohio State University this fall.
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http://www.gpb.org/news/2011/03/17/scott-named-states-gatorade-boys-basketball-player-of-the-year

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUHvfbWWAXs"]YouTube - McDonald's All-American Shannon Scott talks with CourtCred.com[/ame]
 
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Atlanta Tipoff Club announces winners of basketball awards
March 18, 2011, by Michael Carvell

Fayette County High School senior Brianna Banks and Milton High School senior Shannon Scott were named Miss Georgia Basketball and Mr. Georgia Basketball, respectively, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced. In addition, Senior Jasmine Camp (Chamblee High School) and junior Tony Parker (Miller Grove High School) were named as the 2011 Metro Atlanta Basketball Players of the Year.

The winners were selected by the Atlanta Tipoff Club?s board of selectors and its voting academy, comprised of leading basketball coaches and administrators from around the region, who based their criteria on player performances throughout the season. All honorees will be recognized at the Atlanta Tipoff Club Naismith Awards Banquet presented by AT&T on March 21 at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park, Ga.

Mr. Georgia Basketball: Shannon Scott, Milton High School ? The Ohio State signee averaged 13 points and seven rebounds per game for Milton. The 6-2 guard had the distinction of playing on a team that made it to the state semifinals in each of his four seasons. He won the Class AAAAA championship as a junior and made it to the championship game this season. He is the son of former North Carolina and NBA great Charlie Scott.
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http://blogs.ajc.com/georgia-high-s...rds/?cxntfid=blogs_georgia_high_school_sports
 
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