David Stiff
July 23, 2020
Jerome Scott
- Nationality: USA
- Date of Birth: 26/09/69
- Place of Birth: Great Falls, Virginia (USA)
- Position: PG
- Height (CM): 191
- Weight (KG): 86
- Junior Assoc:
- College: University of Miami (1988-1992)
- NBL DEBUT: 22/04/95
- AGE AT DEBUT: 25
- LAST NBL GAME: 27/09/96
- AGE AT LAST GAME: 27
- NBL History: Hobart 1995-96
- Championships: 0
- None
NICKNAME/S: Icewater
BIO: Jerome Scott was born in Great Falls, Virginia (USA) where he attended South Lakes High School in nearby Reston, Virginia.
Three-year starter on his High School team. He led his team to records of 21-1 during his senior year, 19-5 in his junior season and 16-7 in sophomore campaign (56-13 overall)
As a senior year he finished the season averaging 22 points, five assists, and four steals per game while shooting 45% on two-point field goals, 38% on three-pointers and 85% from the free-throw line. Finished his time in high school as South Lakes career high scorer with 1,197 career points.
Scott was a elite defenders in the backcourt and possessed a very explosive first step. With a love to push the ball up court and a excellent ability to dish off, Scott was difficult to defender with the ball. He could also be deadly from three-point range on any given night.
NBL EXPERIENCE
Jerome Scott made his NBL debut with the Hobart Devils at 25 years of age. He scored 28 points in his first game.
Hobart entered what became the club’s final NBL season after finishing last with a 4-22 record in 1995. Andre Moore, Darren Perry and Travis Rousell departed, while head coach Bill Tomlinson retained Jerome Scott, David Stiff, Darren Smith and Mark Nash. Scott returned after carrying an enormous offensive load as a rookie, with his 528 field-goal attempts in 1995 exceeded only by Derek Rucker, Andrew Gaze and Lanard Copeland. With the Devils again operating under significant financial pressure, American forward Jonathan Roberts was added along with Tim Brenton, Craig Adams and Mark Banovic.
The Devils began their campaign at the Derwent Entertainment Centre against Canberra on April 13. Scott (16 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists, and 6 steals) filled the stat sheet, while Roberts (24 points and 4 rebounds) and Brenton (21 points) supplied the bulk of Hobart’s scoring. David Close (24 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists) led Canberra to a 102-89 victory, beginning a six-game losing streak for the Devils.
Scott (17.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2.4 steals across 26 games) appeared in all 26 games and remained one of Hobart’s primary offensive options while leading the team in steals. The addition of Roberts gave the Devils another high-volume scorer and reduced some of the scoring burden Scott had carried during his debut season.
One of Hobart’s biggest results came in Perth on July 5. Scott (31 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, and 3 steals) made five three-pointers as the Devils upset the Wildcats 105-100 at the Perth Entertainment Centre. Nash (19 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists) and Stiff (17 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists, 5 steals, and 3 blocks) provided major support, while Anthony Stewart (26 points, 3 rebounds, and 4 assists) led Perth.
Scott produced another big scoring night against Gold Coast on July 20, finishing with 30 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists, and 2 steals as Hobart won 98-91 at home. Roberts (23 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 blocks) and Nash (22 points and 12 rebounds) gave the Devils three 20-point scorers, while Tony De Ambrosis (23 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 steals) was the Rollers’ standout.
Hobart recorded its final victory of the season against Sydney on August 16, scraping home 82-81 at the Derwent Entertainment Centre. Scott (19 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, and 2 steals), Roberts (19 points, 11 rebounds, 4 steals, and 2 blocks) and Brenton (19 points) shared the scoring load, while Isaac Burton (27 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, and 5 steals) led the Kings.
A week later Hobart suffered its heaviest defeat of the year in Canberra. Scott (8 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals) struggled from the field as the Cannons held the Devils to 28 percent shooting in an 85-58 loss. Roberts (21 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 steals) and Stiff (9 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 steals) were Hobart’s best, while Robert Rose (33 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, and 7 steals) dominated for Canberra. The defeat began the six-game losing run which closed Hobart’s season.
Scott’s biggest performance came against Melbourne on September 20, when he erupted for a season-high 40 points to go with 5 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block, shooting 13-of-23 from the field, 4-of-6 from three and a perfect 10-of-10 at the foul line. Roberts (20 points and 10 rebounds) and Stiff (19 points and 14 rebounds) also produced double-doubles, but Andrew Gaze (34 points and 5 assists) led the Tigers to a 118-104 victory.
Roberts (21.5 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 1.6 steals across 26 games) finished as Hobart’s leading scorer, while Stiff (15.9 points, 9 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.6 steals, and 1.5 blocks across 26 games) led the Devils in rebounding and blocks. Brenton (13.2 points and 3 rebounds across 25 games) supplied another double-figure scoring option, with Nash (8.2 points and 6 rebounds across 26 games) and Darren Smith (7.7 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.6 steals across 26 games) completing the main rotation.
Hobart’s season ended at the Derwent Entertainment Centre against South East Melbourne on September 27. Scott (13 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1 steal) played his final NBL game, with Roberts (17 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 assists) and Stiff (14 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 blocks) among the Devils’ best. Tony Ronaldson (21 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists) led the Magic to a 101-79 victory, leaving Hobart 12th with an 8-18 record and outside the playoffs.
Financial difficulties then brought the Devils’ NBL existence to an end, with the club folding after the season.
Jerome Scott played two seasons with the Hobart Devils. He averaged 20.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 3.6 assists in 52 NBL games.
CAREER RANKINGS:
– 34th in steals per game.
NBL TOTAL STATISTICS
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 27 | Hobart | 8-18 (12) | 26 | 1,187 | 465 | 100 | 78 | 24 | 76 | 62 | 2 | 74 | 63 | 160 | 405 | 40% | 43 | 126 | 34% | 102 | 134 | 76% | 50% | 45% | 40 |
| 1995 | 26 | Hobart | 4-22 (14) | 26 | 1,167 | 617 | 126 | 114 | 46 | 80 | 49 | 14 | 92 | 76 | 237 | 528 | 45% | 56 | 146 | 38% | 87 | 121 | 72% | 53% | 50% | 43 | Totals | 52 | 2354 | 1082 | 226 | 192 | 70 | 156 | 111 | 16 | 166 | 139 | 397 | 933 | 42.6% | 99 | 272 | 36.4% | 189 | 255 | 74.1% | 52% | 48% | 43 |
NBL PER GAME STATISTICS
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 27 | Hobart | 8-18 (12) | 26 | 45.7 | 17.9 | 3.8 | 3.0 | 0.9 | 2.9 | 2.4 | 0.1 | 2.8 | 2.4 | 6.2 | 15.6 | 40% | 1.7 | 4.8 | 34% | 3.9 | 5.2 | 76% | 50% | 45% | 40 |
| 1995 | 26 | Hobart | 4-22 (14) | 26 | 44.9 | 23.7 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 1.8 | 3.1 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 3.5 | 2.9 | 9.1 | 20.3 | 45% | 2.2 | 5.6 | 38% | 3.3 | 4.7 | 72% | 53% | 50% | 43 | Total | 52 | 45.3 | 20.8 | 4.3 | 3.7 | 1.3 | 3.0 | 2.1 | 0.3 | 3.2 | 2.7 | 7.6 | 17.9 | 42.6% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 36.4% | 1.9 | 5.2 | 74.1% | 52% | 48% | 43 |
CAREER HIGHS
| POINTS | REBOUNDS | ASSISTS | STEALS | BLOCKS | TURNOVERS | TRIPLE DOUBLES | 43 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
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COLLEGE
Scott suited up for the University of Miami during the 1988-89 season, which the program’s year-by-year records list as a rebuilding campaign under head coach Bill Foster, and he went on to compete for the Hurricanes through 1991-92, finishing his four-year collegiate career as a team captain and co-MVP during Miami’s transition into the Big East Conference.
As a freshman in 1988-89, Scott saw action in 17 contests, averaging seven minutes per outing and 3.2 points per game while providing backcourt depth off the bench in limited minutes.
He totaled four points, four rebounds, and one assist in 15 minutes of action in his first collegiate game against Maryland-Eastern Shore, and later scored a then career-high 12 points while pulling down three rebounds in 12 minutes versus VCU, flashing early scoring efficiency in short bursts of playing time.
During his sophomore year in 1989-90, Scott averaged 9.0 points, 2.0 assists, and 2.0 rebounds per game and developed into a major asset at both guard positions despite previously never having played the point, becoming Miami’s most potent backcourt scorer as he took on expanded ball-handling responsibilities.
He recorded a personal-best 18 points in his first collegiate start against George Mason, a contest in which Bill Foster started all D.C. area players, and Scott connected on three three-pointers while adding five rebounds, two assists, four steals, and four overtime points in the victory.
Over the team’s final 12 games of the 1989-90 season, Scott elevated his production to 14.9 points per game while adding 37 assists, 19 steals, and just 15 turnovers across that stretch, averaging 33 minutes per contest and finishing the year recognized as Miami’s “Most Improved Player” and “Outstanding Defender.”
In 1990-91, Scott started all 28 contests and blossomed into a team leader and floor general while continuing to refine his skills at the point guard position, finishing the season averaging 13.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game.
He led Miami in assists with 111, paced the squad in steals with 70, and topped the team in average minutes per game at 37, while ranking second on the roster in rebounding at 4.6 boards per contest, an uncommon figure for a backcourt player.
That junior season included a career-high 12 rebounds against Virginia Commonwealth, a then career-high nine steals versus FIU, and a personal-best 11 assists in a win over Saint Joseph’s, a game in which he also collected four steals and committed just one turnover in 36 minutes of play.
Scott entered his senior season in 1991-92 as one of the Hurricanes’ most experienced players as Miami joined the Big East Conference, and he averaged 13.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game while sharing team MVP honors with Jowe Wylie.
Across his four seasons at Miami from 1988 through 1992, Scott evolved from a reserve freshman into a full-time starter and primary backcourt leader, concluding his collegiate career having started 56 consecutive games over his final two seasons, leading the team in multiple statistical categories, and earning internal program recognition for both his defensive impact and overall improvement while helping guide Miami through a pivotal era that culminated with its entry into the Big East prior to his graduation in 1992, which occurred prior to 1995.
AWARDS
- All-Big East Tournament - 1st Team (1992)
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