We’ve seen a lot of players come through our doors over the years, varying in appearance, skill level, and everything in between. We decided to put forth a “Getting to Know” series on some players who have attended events over the past few years but still remain on the lesser-known side of things. Each of these prospects embody being a student-athlete and getting it done in the classroom as well as on the basketball court, and today’s edition will take a closer look at Peyton Scott of Butler High School.
We’ve seen Scott in every possible setting, including at our NC Phenom 150 Camp prior to last season, where we stated, “Next, we look at a player that quietly possesses an exceptional crossroads between productivity and long-term upside, Peyton Scott. He’s a long, wiry, fairly well-rounded wing/forward prospect that consistently plays with a high motor on both ends of the floor. Scott does a quality amount of everything while playing within the team, which allows him to make a constant impact without necessarily requiring offensive touches. Next in his development process is working on his awareness as an off-ball defender, as it would allow him to force more turnovers by jumping into passing lanes. Coach Padgett on Scott: “Peyton is going to be a beast at the game of basketball. He is a great shooter, can drive to the basket, and get his team a bucket at any time. Peyton is a willing passer and always trying to set his teammates up. He also has a strong, athletic body and sees the court very well. Peyton will be a solid high school and college player.” Scott has a ton of tools, especially at his age, and should emerge as a reliable contributor over the next few years at Butler.”
With their main cog departing, the Bulldogs of Butler High School will need Scott to emerge as a key piece going forward. His well-rounded skillset should allow for a seamless transition into being a productive contributor on both sides of the ball. The Butler roster is full of useful guards and wings, which could cause Scott to play out of position for some duration. He possesses great length, unselfishness, and an active motor, which allows him to impact the game without requiring the ball in his hands. It’s still quite early in his development process, but don’t be surprised if Scott continues to trend upward.