Scott Burgess
Scott Burgess has been the lead high school basketball scout and recruiting analyst for Prep Hoops Illinois since 2014. Scott has been a mainstay in Illinois recruiting circles over the last decade plus breaking stories on the latest happenings in recruiting and evaluating the state's top players throughout the year. He has contributed to numerous websites and has appeared on radio shows/podcasts across the country. Throughout his young career he has gained knowledge in scouting, journalism, and web design. He ran his own high school basketball recruiting, NBA Draft, and NFL Draft website while in high school. He graduated from Missouri Baptist University with a degree in Sport Management where he worked with many organizations and events such as the MLB All-Star Game, Women's Final Four, and several St. Louis Sports Commission events. Basketball is his true passion and he enjoys running events as well. Scott has been a huge part of the success of the Prep Hoops Circuit since day 1 helping recruit and service grassroots programs for the largest independent circuit in the country! He has worked with the Nike Hoop Jamboree/Nike Elite 100 since 2009 as an administrative assistant. This prestigious camp features the top underclassmen in the nation each year. Over the years he has also helped in the event management of the Nike Global Challenge, Kevin Durant Skills Academy, and JT Elite Camp which all have featured the premier prospects in high school basketball. What separates Scott is scouting ability. He understands how to evaluate prospects and what it takes for players to get to the next level. He has great enthusiasm and passion for basketball in the state of Illinois. College coaches, high school coaches, AAU coaches, and the prospects themselves enjoy working with him. He enjoys nothing more than seeing players from Illinois succeed and make an impact at the next level. You can follow Scott on twitter at @scottybscout
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