There’s Significant Buzz Surrounding Louisville Transfer Center James Scott to NC State

At the last second, Louisville Transfer Center James Scott (6’11″/220) entered the Transfer Portal last night.

Louisville big man James Scott has entered the portal, source told @TheFieldOf68.

Big loss for the Cardinals – as the 6-11 Scott averaged 7.1 points and 6.1 boards this past season and was a defensive presence.

— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) April 23, 2025

There’s a lot of buzz surrounding NC State’s interest in Scott.

Let’s see if we can hang onto him.

Will Wade came with a strong ass offer to take him to NC State. https://t.co/iunUE1tzFh

— Mark Blankenbaker (@UofLSheriff50) April 23, 2025

NC State a potential landing spot for James Scott. #GoCards https://t.co/nliikRaUaU

— Tennis World (@TennisWrld) April 23, 2025

Scott began his career at College of Charleston as a Freshman in 2023-24, earning a spot on the CAA All-Freshman Team averaging 5.0 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.3 blocks in just 16.1 minutes.

Last season he followed Pat Kelsey to Louisville, where he started in 31 of 35 games, averaging 7.1 points, 6.1 rebounds and 0.9 blocks, shooting 75.5% from the field. Scott had 79 dunks this season, which is the third most in a single season in Louisville history.

Scott is a North Carolina native, playing for Seventy-First and E.E. Smith in Fayetteville.

He has 2 years of eligibility remaining.