When it comes to the game of basketball, some are defined by their stats, while others are defined by their moments. For Marcus Scott V, the two have become inseparable.

From hitting a high school state championship-winning trajectory to buzzer-beating heroics in 2025, the 5-foot-11 guard has crafted a career that reads like a playbook on resilience and elite performance. Now, as he transitions toward the professional ranks, the basketball world is taking a closer look at the “Clutch King” of the SIAC.

Scott V’s journey began in 2015 as a freshman at Jenkins High School, where he secured a Georgia State Championship. By the time he reached Savannah State University (SSU), he wasn’t just a participant; he was a key to unlock them.

In 2022, he would etch his name into SSU lore, leading the Tigers to a 76–62 victory over Benedict College to claim the SIAC Championship, as well as the Tournament MVP trophy. Eventually becoming the first guard in SIAC history to win conference championships at two different schools.

While his nine career game-winning shots captured the attention, his statistical consistency provided the foundation.

Over a collegiate career that spanned SSU, Central State, and Fort Valley State, Scott V has amassed:

• 1,500+ Career Points

• 89% Career Free-Throw Accuracy (a nightmare for opponents in late-game fouling situations)

• Single-Season 3PT Record at Savannah State (80 made)

• Multiple Player of the Week Honors from both the SIAC and HBCU All-Stars.

Perhaps no moment better summarizes Scott V’s poise than January 25, 2025 playing for Fort Valley State. As they trailed Morehouse by one and with only 12 seconds remaining, Scott V did what he has done so many times before. Navigating the pressure, found his spot, and nailed the game-winning bucket to stun the Maroon Tigers 58–57.

Most recently, Scott just wrapped his first season as a professional overseas, playing for the Pattani Raptors in Thailand.

When he first arrived in Thailand, nothing was certain. But the uncertainty of his future early on went game to game, it would provide the motivation he needed to put together one of the best first seasons for an international player entering the Thailand Elite Basketball Association (TEBA).

Scott finished the season averaging 26.7 points, 10.1 rebounds, 8.3 assists per game, led the league in efficiency and in free throw percentage of 87%. All of which helped lead the Raptors to a first-place finish in the regular season and western conference champions.

The season wasn’t just a challenge on the court, but off it as well. Scott and his family would deal with the tragic passing of his grandfather on December 12th, 2025. Scott’s grandfather was an avid supporter and believer of Marcus. The next day Scott would go out to make his grandfather proud in an emotional 61-57 win over the Chumphon Crocodiles.

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Ultimately, Raptors would finish as runners up, going down 120-74 to the Pattaya Red Dragons. However, the personal season overall for Scott would be one to remember.

From leading the Raptors to a conference championship, then through the playoffs. He would also be announced by EuroBasket as the top scorer in the world on December 5th, scoring 40pts whilst notching up 10 rebounds and 4 assists in a 85-78 win over Bangkok Coyotes.

The season would all be capped off with Scott earning the TEBA regular season MVP.

What’s next for Marcus Scott is unknown. However, where ever he does end up, the team gaining him know they are getting a leader, consistent hard worker and someone they know they can depend on.

You can follow Marcus Scott’s journey on YouTube via his channel: https://youtube.com/@marcusscott23?si=fDCGNDm0vz9xBVEs