Players

Scott Thompson

Year Inducted: 1993

Category: Players

Schools / Organizations:

Moline High School

The University of Iowa

NBA:  Detroit Pistons

Biography:

Scott Thompson played basketball at Moline High School from 1969-72.  Scott, who averaged 17 ppg for his Moline career, was named all Western Big Six Conference as a junior in 1971 and as a senior in 1972.  He ws named to All State teams selected by the Chicago Daily News, the Champaign News Gazette and the Associated Press in his senior season.  

Scott played at the University of Iowa from 1972-76.  As a senior in 1976, he averaged 19.5 ppg and ws the Hwkeye’s captain and MVP.  He was named to 2nd team All Big Ten in 1976.  Scott was drafted in the 4th round by the Detroit Pistons of the NBA in 1976.  Scott received an NCAA post graduate scholarship award in 1976.