Nevaeh Scott Ready To Step Up
Star shooting point guard to be a strong voice after transfer Old Dominion
Summary
- Despite an early Division I offer from Old Dominion, Nevaeh Scott stayed at Northwest Florida State, rallying key teammates to return for a championship run.
- Scott evolved into a leader and top shooter (45% from 3), guiding NWFSC to a national title
"Once I get comfortable, I'm going to use my voice."
Guard Nevaeh Scott had the earliest chance to move on from Northwest Florida State College. Old Dominion offered her a spot after her freshman season, not wanting a bigger school to swoop in after another year of seasoning. She felt ready too, as the opportunities in the JuCo space can dry up as fast as they appear.
Yet losing the championship in overtime after leading by 3 with seconds on the clock would stick with any athlete. Not only did she decide to stay, she persuaded key teammates to do the same.
“It was hard trying to get through it, because I was still just dwelling on it and thinking, ‘what if?’" she said. "But I also knew at the same time, we had to come back and take care of business again and work even harder to get back in that same spot.”
Scott was already one of the best shooters in the country, and continued to light rims on fire, shooting 45% from deep in her second year as the NWFS team drove to the championship. She also functioned as the main point guard, feeding her teammates as much as herself. Yet it wasn’t more shots, or dribble workouts, or even weight-lifting that she felt would make her ready for the next level.
“I feel like I had to be a leader,” said Scott. “I grew as a person. So coming into the older me, I still got that same mindset. Once I get comfortable [at Old Dominion], I'm going to use my voice. I'm not just going to come in and try to be quiet.”
Scott’s exploits and talent are only matched by her loyalty; she appreciated Old Dominion’s interest and commitment to her since day one. ODU’s 29% from 3-point land, with no shooters above 37% from deep, means ODU needs her desperately. With even more skills than before, Scott will have the opportunity to play and change the game.
“They play fast. We're going to play even faster this year,” said Scott, “ I just felt like if I came here, I'd fit in perfectly.”
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