Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Alvin Leroy Scott is a former American professional basketball player, best known for his tenure with the Phoenix Suns in the NBA.
Player Profile
Personal Information:
- Full Name: Alvin Leroy Scott
- Nationality: American
- Date of Birth: September 14, 1955
- Place of Birth: Cleveland, Tennessee, USA
- Height: 6 feet 7 inches (201 cm)
- Weight: 185 pounds (84 kg)
- Wingspan: 6 feet 8 inches
- Position: Small Forward / Shooting Guard
- Jersey Number: 14
Education:
- High School: Bradley Central High School, Cleveland, Tennessee
- College: Oral Roberts University (1973–1977)
Professional Career:
- NBA Draft: Selected by the Phoenix Suns in the 7th round (136th overall) of the 1977 NBA Draft
- NBA Career:
- Phoenix Suns (1977–1985)
- Career Statistics:
- Points: 3,088 (4.9 ppg)
- Rebounds: 1,992 (3.2 rpg)
- Assists: 847 (1.4 apg)
Post-NBA Career:
- Overseas Play: RCD Espanyol (1987–1988)
Accolades:
- Inducted into the Oral Roberts University Athletics Hall of Fame
Personal Life:
- Family: Information about Alvin Scott’s family, including children and siblings, is not widely documented.
Player Archetype / Play Style
Alvin Scott fit best as a utility wing/forward, the kind of complementary rotation piece who could slide between the two and three spots and help without needing touches; defensively, his role was to bring energy, length, and positional flexibility on the wing rather than operate as a featured stopper, while offensively he functioned mostly as a low-usage finisher, cutter, and secondary scorer who kept things simple and played within the flow. Listed at 6-foot-7 and 185 pounds, Scott had lean size for a forward and enough mobility to handle both wing spots, which made him a useful fit player more than a centerpiece. Overall, his style was practical and team-oriented: defend his area, run the floor, finish opportunities, and give steady minutes as an athletic support piece rather than a primary offensive engine. (Basketball Reference)
Sources: Basketball-Reference — Alvin Scott Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and More; Legends of Basketball — Alvin Scott; Sports-Reference CBB — Alvin Scott College Stats