The Atlanta Hawks have boasted a healthy rotation of wing players in recent seasons, and Aaron Scott, formerly of St. John’s, could be among the next. The Hawks are among the teams Scott is set to meet with.
“Eye On The Storm Podcast” host David Beroc called Scott a “do-it-all” contributor for the Red Storm.
Scott averaged 8.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.0 assists with 1.4 steals in 2024-25.
“He has excellent defensive tools and shot 38.0 percent from three over the last two seasons,” Bleacher Report’s Jonathan Wasserman wrote in October 2024. “There should be some level of interest in a three-and-D forward if Scott continues to show more confidence in his shooting.”
Scott averaged at least 1.0 steals in each of his final three collegiate seasons. However, he slipped from the projected 59th overall pick to being left off Wasserman’s May 29 mock draft.
Notably, the most recent mock comes after players withdrew from the draft.
Scott did not shoot the deep ball well last season, connecting on a 29.3% clip, but he had been at 37% or better over the previous two seasons. He also improved his defensive profile during the season.
Sports Illustrated’s Draft Digest staff pointed to Scott’s “perimeter shooting and positional size” as his “stand out” traits.
“At 6-foot-7, he’s a legitimate floor spacer who demands attention,” SI’s staff wrote in November.
“Scott is also an underrated passer and solid positional rebounder. He doesn’t take many shots for the minutes he plays, making him an efficient complimentary scorer. He’s an off-ball threat who can also put it on the deck when needed. In short, he isn't the ball-dominant, high-scoring wing that generally gets first-round attention, but still is an interesting prospect.”
SI wrote that Scott has the tools to be a “switchy and versatile” defender in the NBA, which the Hawks have long needed.
“He won’t be a star in the league, but can still bring a lot of value,” the SI staff wrote. “His defensive disruptiveness to this point is enough to buy his development as a defender in the future.”
Hawks have secret draw in G League affiliate
Like some of the Hawks’ other potential targets, Scott could be a prime candidate for the G League if he does not get drafted, as Wasserman’s projections could indicate.
The Hawks, then, can sell him on the strength of their G League team.
The College Park Skyhawks have seen first-round draft picks like Jalen Johnson come through just the same as second-rounders, like 2024 pick Niko Djurisic, and undrafted players like Kevon Harris.
All of them were able to take significant steps forward just from the reps they received and the environment they were in.
If he lands with the Hawks, Scott could follow in their footsteps.