NCAA Basketball: Top 10 sit-out transfers heading into 2019-20
By Alex Weber
9. Monty Scott 6’5 Guard (Kennesaw St. > Temple)
James Scott, your local banker, emerged as a star in his second year with Kennesaw State and decided to pack up his bags in search of greener pastures. And he landed at Temple. I guess that’s better, but are you really going to place your faith in Aaron McKie, a below-average multi-decade NBA player and a key member of Iverson’s unforgettable supporting cast? Not to mention that his coaching tutelage came under Fran Dunphy. Eh. Nonetheless, with a nickname like “Monty” perhaps he’ll come in and shine as a fan favorite and running mate next to Quinton Rose for a temple squad seeking a return trip to the tournament.
Monty, like Kameron, is your typical 6’5 guard who shoots an average three ball and has a few tricks up his sleeve inside the arc. He notched above 17 points a contest and led Kennesaw to a statistically aesthetic yet depressing 10-20 record. His decision to leave Al Skinner’s not-so-swell program makes sense and his addition to Temple should help counter the loss of dynamite scorer Shizz Alston. I know, “Monty” has a loooooong way to go until he reaches “Shizz” status, but with his impressive sophomore season, I’m a believer he can become that ilk of player for McKie down the road.
I need to check the illustrious depth of the transfer portal, but I think he is the first player to transfer from one Owls to another Owls: Kennesaw State to Temple. Has to be a first, I’m sure of it.