Auburn basketball welcomes JUCO big man Addarin Scott to The Plains

The Tigers have officially added Scott to their 2023-24 roster.

Author:
Lance Dawe
Publish date:
Aug 15, 2023 2:30 PM EDT

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AUBURN, Ala. – The Auburn men’s basketball program welcomes JUCO big man Addarin Scott to The Plains this week.

A 6-foot-9, 225-pound forward from Dallas, Texas, Scott played the last two seasons for head coach Grand McMillan at Navarro College in Corsicana, Texas. During his sophomore campaign, he played in 31 games with 28 starts averaging 9.3 points and 6.8 rebounds per game. Scott also shot 53.1 percent from the field and registered double figures in 15 contests including a season-high 17 points versus Delgado Community College.

This summer, the Tigers inked two of the Top 100 junior college players in the country in Scott (No. 54) and Chad Baker-Mazara (No. 13) out of Northwest Florida State College.

Prior to Navarro College, Scott attended David W. Carter High School, where he was team captain and graduated in 2021. During his senior year, the Cowboys were one of the top teams in the state finishing 26-2 overall in Class 4A and an undefeated 10-0 in district play. Scott was tabbed 12-4A Defensive MVP by HoopInsider.com and rated No. 64 in the state of Texas (Class of 2021) by Rivals.

He is the son of Tavani Smith and looking to major in business or communications at Auburn.

2023-24 AUBURN MEN’S BASKETBALL SIGNEES

Chad Baker-Mazara, Guard/Forward, 6-7, 190, Junior, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (NW Florida State College)

Aden Holloway, Guard, 6-1, 165, Freshman, Charlotte, N.C. (Prolific Prep)

Chaney Johnson, Guard, 6-7, 215, Junior, Alabaster, Ala. (UAH)

Denver Jones, Guard, 6-4, 190, Junior, New Market, Ala. (FIU)

Addarin Scott, Forward, 6-9, 225, Junior, Dallas, Texas (Navarro College)