Recruiting Report: Nathan Scott (2017)
Neuqua Valley’s Nathan Scott is a 6’6” unsigned 2017 recruit that is looking to go to JUCO for a year. He has a lot of tools to work with. The senior has a nice frame and length for a wing. Very projectable as you can see once he gets in a college weight program he could add on significant strength. Smooth athlete that can put it on the deck attacking from the high post with a couple dribbles. Likes spin moves in the lane when going to the hoop. Passes it fairly well for a wing. Streaky shooter, but can connect from three with a nice looking stroke. Defensively has potential as he contests shots on the perimeter and his length allows him to recover blocking shots. Worth a serious look from all JUCOs.
Scott chatted with PHI about his senior season.
“My senior year went good. We started off struggling a lot, but at the end me and teammates came together and we almost won regional as we lost to West Aurora. I got better. My handles got much better. My teammates pushed me. Got to thank Alex Filo and his parents for helping get where I am.”
The development in his handles over the last year has significantly improved his all-around game.
“Last summer I didn’t really have handles. Only thing I could do was one or two dribbles. I could slash and make layups. Now I can drive and how to use my handles better. Use my left hand to get to the rack. I have been working on my leaping ability to finish better.”
He is playing with All-In Athletics Connor 17U this spring.
“I want to show what I can do before I commit to junior college before I stay one year or two years at a junior college before I transfer.”
Scott says he has a wide range of JUCO’s showing interest from schools in Texas, Nebraska, and Illinois. He is open to all schools.