Player: Jaquan Scott
School: TLAP
Class: 2021
Height: 6’9
Committed to: East Carolina
What he said:
PHR: First off, what made East Carolina the place for you in the end?
Scott: The coaching staff. It gave me a real family vibe.
PHR: They had to have been excited.
Scott: Yeah, they were really excited.
PHR: Did they say anything specific about what you could bring with your game?
Scott: They didn’t really get specific.
PHR: What do you think you could bring to the table with your game?
Scott: Good energy, ability to space the floor and play inside, and defense.
What has Phenom Hoops said:
“The appeal should be fairly obvious with someone like Scott, who looks and moves like a high-level prospect. He plays with a high motor, disrupts a lot of action defensively, and rebounds at a nonstop rate on both ends of the floor. Scott possesses impressive IQ and two-way versatility, showing the necessary skill to create off the bounce and athleticism to protect the rim or defend in space. He’s great in transition, both with or without the ball, and offers a fairly complete identity on either side of the ball.”
“After hearing about his game this weekend, I got a chance to watch what the big man can do and came away impressed. He moves really well without the ball, creating opportunities for himself to score and finish strong with power. But he also did a tremendous job on the defensive end, stepping up in big moments.”
“6’8 Jaquan Scott of TLAP Sports Academy was very intriguing and showcased quickly that he is a high-level Division I prospect. Watching him for the first time, I was very impressed; he has all the physical tools: size, athleticism, strength, and mobility. He was overwhelmingly dominant in the paint as he scored almost every time he got the ball. He has a unique skill set that allows him to be a very versatile player; he has the ability to handle the ball and push the break in transition which makes him a matchup nightmare for his defenders. He also had a knack for grabbing rebounds on both ends of the floor. Defensively, he uses a combination of length and athleticism to be a great post defender and rim protector for his team. He will be a great addition to the program and has the potential to be a big-time player.”
