James Scott - College Basketball News & Rumors

Joins the Bulldogs Scott (transfer portal) has committed to joining Georgia for the 2026-27, Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Scott joins the Bulldogs and gets a fresh start after playing last season at Ole Miss. The 6-foot-10 forward averaged 3.9 points and 4.6 rebounds on 18.1 minute across 35 appearances, including 27 starts. He will fight for role in the upcoming campaign

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Enters transfer portal Scott is entering the transfer portal, per Sports Illustrated.

Impact Scott spent just one season at Ole Miss, averaging 3.9 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.3 blocks across 35 games. The 6-foot-10 forward has two remaining years of eligibility.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Storr scores 19, No. 15 seed Ole Miss beats Georgia, advances to SEC tourney quarterfinals

AJ Storr scored 19 points, Malik Dia added 17, and No. 15 seed Mississippi beat seventh-seeded Georgia 76-72 at the Southeastern Conference Tournament

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

Malik Dia scores 23 points, Ole Miss hands Texas damaging loss at SEC Tournament

Malik Dia scored 23 points, AJ Storr added 18 off the bench, and 15th-seeded Mississippi knocked off No. 10-seed Texas 76-66 in the second round of the SEC Tournament

MARCH 12 • Associated Press

Scores 10, grabs nine boards Scott closed Wednesday's 76-66 win over Texas with 10 points (5-5 FG), nine rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal in 26 minutes.

Impact After coming off the bench in the regular season finale against South Carolina, Scott was back in the starting lineup for the fifth time in the last seven games. The 6-10 junior has blocked 2.5 shots in his last four games. The Rebels move on to play Georgia on Thursday. Scott did not score in 10 minutes in Jan. 14 against the Bulldogs.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet output in another start Scott posted two points (1-3 FG), three rebounds, one assist and one steal in 13 minutes during Saturday's 94-75 loss to Florida.

Impact Scott got another start in the Rebels' home matchup versus the Gators, but he struggled to finish with substantive output once again. The junior big man has now logged more than six points in just one of his last 15 outings. He'll look to bounce back this Wednesday against LSU.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Pinkins' floater with 18.8 seconds left helps Ole Miss beat Mississippi State 68-67

Ilias Kamardine and AJ Storr scored 17 points apiece, Patton Pinkins made the go-ahead jumper with 18.8 seconds left, and Mississippi beat Mississippi State 68-67 for its third win...

JANUARY 18 • Associated Press

Perfect from field in start Scott (undisclosed) totaled six points (3-3 FG), three rebounds, two assists and one block in 24 minutes during Wednesday's 94-87 loss to Arkansas.

Impact Scott got the start despite carrying a questionable tag in this matchup, but he was efficient, making all three of his shots from the floor.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with undisclosed injury Scott (undisclosed) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Arkansas.

Impact Scott has started in all but three of his appearances this season, including the last two games. He went scoreless and was limited to 13 minutes in the loss to Oklahoma on Jan. 3, so perhaps the injury might have played a role in that. If Scott is unable to play Wednesday, expect Corey Chest and Malik Dia to fill the void at center.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Starts, gets double-double Scott provided 13 points (6-8 FG, 1-1 FT), 11 rebounds, one block and one steal in 16 minutes during Monday's 79-43 win over Alcorn State.

Impact Scott had played minimal minutes in the three previous games off the Rebel bench. He returned to the starting lineup after starting the first nine games. The 6-10 junior had his first double-double of the season. The Louisville transfer will have his first taste of SEC play on Saturday at Oklahoma. He had five points and three rebounds in a loss to the Sooners last season at the Battle 4 Atlantis as a member of the Cardinals.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ole Miss roars back from slow start to dismantle Alcorn State 79-43

Reserves Kezza Giffa and Patton Pinkins scored 14 and 13 respectively and Mississippi beat Alcorn State 79-43

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Storr's 14 leads Ole Miss past CSU Bakersfield 82-60 to move to 4-0

Ole Miss stayed unbeaten Friday with an 82-60 win over Cal State Bakersfield as AJ Storr scored 14 points to lead a balanced effort

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Grabs five boards Scott accumulated eight points (3-3 FG, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 23 minutes during Friday's 82-60 victory over Bakersfield.

Impact Scott is getting consistent minutes in the Rebel frontcourt. He doesn't get many offensive opportunities, but he converts when he shoots. Through four games, has converted 60 percent of his field goals and has not missed in three of his four games. The 6-10 junior is mainly on the court for his defense and is averaging 2.0 blocks.

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

What James Scott's reaction to broken down golf cart showed Chris Beard on Ole Miss recruiting visit Ole Miss basketball coach Chris Beard realized Louisville transfer James Scott would be a good fit when their golf cart broke down.

JUNE 11, 2025 • CLARIONLEDGER.COM

Headed to Oxford Scott has announced his commitment to Mississippi, Matt Zenitz of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Scott will join the Rebels following a one-year stint with Louisville. The 6-foot-11 sophomore, who started his collegiate career at the College of Charleston, averaged 7.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 0.6 steals and 0.9 blocks on 23.6 minutes per game with the Cardinals this past season. While Dre Davis and Malik Dia project to start in the Rebels' frontcourt this season, Scott will look to command a prominent role off the bench.

MAY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Auburn to host Louisville forward James Scott for visit Auburn's quest to find another "big man" continues as the former Louisville forward plans a weekend visit to the Plains.

MAY 1, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Latest Intel from the Portal and High School Ranks Find out who the emerging favorites are for Desmond Claude, James Scott, Boggie Fland, Kelvin Odih, Braydon Hawthorne, Acaden Lewis, and Nik...

APRIL 30, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

Louisville Center James Scott Enters Transfer Portal The sophomore is the second to move on from the Cardinals following the end of their 2024-25 season.

APRIL 23, 2025 • SI.COM

Enters portal again Scott has entered the NCAA's transfer portal, according to Jeff Borzello of ESPN.

Impact During the Louisville team's 2024-25 season, Scott logged more than 5.0 rebounds per game. He has two years of collegiate eligibility remaining.

APRIL 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Why is Louisville basketball's James Scott wearing a mask in March Madness 2025? Those watching Louisville basketball for the first time during the NCAA Tournament may be wondering why James Scott has a mask on. Here's th...

MARCH 20, 2025 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM

Why is James Scott wearing a face mask? Explaining Louisville player's Bane-inspired March Madness look | Sporting News Louisville's James Scott looks like he should be in a Batman movie with his protective face mask.

MARCH 20, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Louisville Cardinals take on Creighton Bluejays in opening round of NCAA Tournament

MARCH 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Edwards scores 21, No. 13 Louisville defeats No. 10 Clemson 76-73 to reach ACC championship game

Terrence Edwards Jr. scored 21 points, J’Vonne Hadley added 20 points and nine rebounds and No. 13 Louisville held on to beat No. 10 Clemson 76-73 in the Atlantic Coast Conference...

MARCH 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Hepburn's buzzer-beater lifts No. 13 Louisville to another big moment in Kelsey-led resurgence

Chucky Hepburn hit a shot at the buzzer to help No. 13 Louisville add another highlight to Pat Kelsey's successful first season with the Cardinals

MARCH 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Hepburn's putback at the buzzer lifts No. 13 Louisville over Stanford 75-73 in ACC Tournament

Chucky Hepburn’s putback jumper at the buzzer helped No. 13 Louisville overcome a 15-point second-half deficit to beat Stanford 75-73 and advance to the semifinals of the Atlantic...

MARCH 14, 2025 • Associated Press

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