AUBURN, Ala. – One of the SEC's top scorers will be joining Auburn women's basketball for 2024-25 as Taliah Scott has signed with the Tigers, head coach Johnnie Harris announced Monday.
Scott, a rising sophomore from Orange Park, Florida, led Arkansas with 22.1 points per game in 2023-24, earning a selection to the SEC All-Freshman Team. She also averaged 3.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists while shooting 40.7 percent from the field and 83.8 percent at the free-throw line.
"Taliah Scott is one of the most complete players in the game today," Harris said. "She is an ELITE player who can score at all three levels and create for herself and her teammates without sacrificing the defensive side of the ball. Playing championship level defense is the foundation of what we do as a program, and Taliah is committed to helping us elevate that culture. Her speed, skill and basketball IQ make her a rare and unique addition to our program."
In 20 games played for the Razorbacks this season, she topped the 20-point mark 13 times, including three games in the 30s. Her season high came Nov. 17 with 34 points in a win over Arkansas State. She was named SEC Freshman of the Week four times.
"I chose Auburn not only because of the coaching staff's ability to help develop me and get me to where I want to be, but also because of the family environment within the team and the entire community," Scott said. "I wanted to be surrounded by winners, and that's what Auburn has from the administration to the coaches and staff to the players. Auburn has everything I need to thrive and be the best version of myself!"
A product of St. John's Country Day School, she was the Florida Gatorade Player of the Year, Florida Dairy Farmers Miss Basketball and a McDonald's All-American as a senior in 2023. She was ranked the nation's No. 11 prospect by ESPN HoopGurlz. She finished her high school career with 2,735 points and averaged 36.2 points along with 9.2 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 3.0 steals as a senior.