Willie Scott (basketball)

Willie Scott
Personal information
Born(1945-05-24)May 24, 1945
DiedJanuary 14, 2026(2026-01-14) (aged 80)
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High schoolCarver (Gadsden, Alabama)
CollegeAlabama State (1965–1969)
NBA draft1969: 2nd round, 29th overall pick
Drafted byBaltimore Bullets
PositionForward
Number34
Career history
1969Dallas Chaparrals
Stats at Basketball Reference 

Willie Scott (May 24, 1945 – January 14, 2026) was an American professional basketball player.[1]

Career

Scott played in the American Basketball Association for the Dallas Chaparrals during the beginning of the 1969–70 season.[1] Scott scored 13 points in eight career ABA games.[1]

Death

Scott died on January 14, 2026, at the age of 80.[2][3]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Willie Scott ABA & NBA stats". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved October 15, 2014.
  2. ↑ "ASU Athletics mourns the loss and celebrates the legacy of ASU Athletic Hall of Famer Willie Scott". Alabama State Athletics on Facebook. January 26, 2026. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
  3. ↑ Mr. Willie James Scott. Legacy Funeral Home and Life Center. Retrieved May 23, 2026.