Trevon Scott

Scott is an American forward whose professional career has spanned the NBA, G League, Puerto Rico, and France after going undrafted in 2020. A decorated collegiate player at Cincinnati, he has navigated multiple short-term contracts and international stops.

Born Trevon Scott on November 25, 1996, he played basketball at McIntosh County Academy in Darien, Georgia. His mother required at least a C grade on his progress report to play sports. As a senior, he averaged 21.6 points, 14.1 rebounds, 6.5 assists, and 3.5 blocks and was named Georgia Region 2A Player of the Year for the second straight season. He left as the school's all-time leading scorer with 1,824 points. He committed to Cincinnati over Alabama, Clemson, and Georgia.

Scott redshirted his first year at Cincinnati. He was a reserve in his first two seasons, averaging 3.1 points and 3.6 rebounds as a sophomore. He moved into a starting role as a junior, averaging 9.3 points and 6.9 rebounds. As a senior, he averaged 11.4 points, 10.5 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 1.5 steals, earning First Team All-AAC, Defensive Player of the Year, and Most Improved Player honors. He became the first Cincinnati player since the 1982–83 season to average a double-double. On February 19, 2020, he posted 22 points and a career-high 21 rebounds against UCF, becoming the first Bearcat with a 20-point, 20-rebound game since Kenyon Martin in 1998.

After going undrafted in 2020, Scott signed with Leones de Ponce in Puerto Rico. On December 16, 2020, he signed with the Utah Jazz, was waived, and joined the Salt Lake City Stars. He averaged 10.1 points and 5.3 rebounds. In August 2021, he joined Cleveland Cavaliers Summer League and signed with the Cavaliers in September but was waived. He played for the Cleveland Charge and signed a 10-day contract with Cleveland on December 22, 2021, appearing in two NBA games. He was traded to the Agua Caliente Clippers in February 2022.

Scott functions as a physical forward with rebounding instincts, defensive versatility, and interior scoring ability. His Cincinnati tenure showcased a player who maximized opportunity through hard work and consistency. In the NBA, his brief appearances reflect a player valued for energy and defensive intensity in limited minutes.