Prospect Spotlight: Preston Scott (2018)
Preston Scott – 6’3” | WF | Grand Park Select 2018 | Lapel High School
Preston Scott is a strong bodied small forward prospect whose game has been expanding throughout his high school career. Scott attends Lapel High School where he contributed 9 points and 5 rebounds in their State Championship back in the 2016-2016 season. He also played with Grand Park Select this past spring and summer.
“I felt like I rebounded and played defense well. The summer was great. I was able to go up against a lot of good competition and play a lot of games.” Scott saw his role change throughout the summer and was able to adapt to whatever the team needed to be successful.
Preston has the ability to guard down low with his total body strength but also has quick feet and can guard on the perimeter. He is aggressive on the glass and leaves his mark on the game on the defensive end of the floor.
Preston has good hands and tracks the ball well off the rim. He moves bodies down low and creates space on the low block.
As he looks to continue adapting his game and becoming a more versatile player, Scott has a few focuses for his workouts. “I want to work on my outside shooting and attacking the basket more.” He gets to the rim off the bounce with strength and quickness. Scott has a deceptively quick first step and uses his strength to his advantage when finishing at the rim with contact.
Scott is pushing himself this offseason to prepare himself for the possibility of playing at the next level. He is also an integral piece to Lapel’s football team. “I want to study Sports Medicine or Sports Management.”
Preston Scott is a player that has the package to jump into the recruiting mix during his senior year. He’s a player that has the work ethic and attitude to go along with his energy level during games.
Prep Hoops Profile: https://prephoops.com/archived-player/preston-scott/
Highlights from MaxPreps: http://www.maxpreps.com/high-schools/lapel-bulldogs-(lapel,in)/basketball/videos.htm?videoid=e3c46820-5468-4dfa-99c9-6f16ac57b3d4
Highlights from MaxPreps: http://www.maxpreps.com/high-schools/lapel-bulldogs-(lapel,in)/basketball/videos.htm?videoid=4fff31a4-e552-413b-ac00-07e4bb7ee01e
Highlights from MaxPreps: http://www.maxpreps.com/high-schools/lapel-bulldogs-(lapel,in)/basketball-winter-08-09/videos.htm?videoid=2bee1d4d-3cf5-439d-8207-ca35a2fd8b75
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