Six Questions with Ohio State 2011 Point Guard Shannon Scott

Shannon Scott is a 2011 point guard prospect from Alpharetta Milton in Georgia who committed to Ohio State at the end of November last year. He also plays on the AAU team King James Shooting Stars. Rated as the 17th best point guard in the 2011 class and a four star prospect by Rivals, Scott will be joining a loaded team when he arrives in Columbus next season. Thad Matta has recruited two great classes in a row, the 2010 class features center Jared Sullinger and power forward Deshaun Thomas. While Scott’s 2011 class has two additional four star recruits in small forwards LaQuinton Ross and Sam Thompson.

Shannon Scott Milton Georgia 2011 Highlights

By Steve Patterson

What are your best attributes as a basketball player?
“Getting to the rim and creating for others.”

What has been the highlight of your high school career?
”Winning state as a junior.”

Are there college visits you have made and what did you think of those visits?
”Not since I've committed.”

What were you looking for in a college and a basketball program?
”A place that will get me better everyday and where I have a relationship with the coaching staff.”

What schools had shown interest before you select the Buckeyes?
”UGA, GT, Clemson, Connecticut, UCLA, USC, Florida State, and UVA.”

What do you like the most about Ohio State?
”The campus.”