While Jeremy Fears Jr. was probably the best overall player in Michigan State basketball's triumphant win over Duke in the State Farm Champions Classic
, it was another Spartan who is leaving Chicago with the most buzz, and he only scored five points. In a game full of future NBA players, most of whom are on the Duke side, it was Jordan Scott who left the Spartans' win with the most NBA Draft buzz for his insane defensive performance against the Blue Devils.Scott had already had some buzz building this summer amongst the NBA Draft community, but it reached a fever pitch last night thanks to his monstrous performance. Scott almost single-handedly shut down the Blue Devils' high-powered offense on Tuesday night, recording six blocks and two steals,
guarding multiple future NBA players and making their lives difficult all over the court.
Here are some notable reactions to his performance:
All the NBA scouts went to Chicago to go see Duke's many prospects and a Jordan Scott show broke out. This is unbelievable defense. He took over the game. Jeremy Fears was obviously great too, but scouts are gonna leave that game most impressed by Scott. https://t.co/EvZ7XulsUq
— Sam Vecenie (@Sam_Vecenie) November 11, 2026
Jordan Scott is a complete game wrecker. He has spent time on five different future NBA players this half and nobody can beat him even momentarily.
— Greg Waddell (@gwizzy12) November 11, 2026
This is one of the best individual defensive performances I have ever seen
This was the photo I was waiting for Marvin Hall to file. I'm not sure how I knew he got it - but I knew he got it. pic.twitter.com/zvteQ8ggk5
— David Harns (@DavidHarns) November 11, 2026
JORDAN F****N SCOTT.
— Ryan Hammer🔨 (@ryanhammer09) November 11, 2026
This kid is amazing pic.twitter.com/fCKTuecS0e
The tape from this Jordan Scott defensive performance will be studied for ages.
— Evan Miyakawa (@EvanMiya) November 11, 2026
Michigan State’s Jordan Scott shined defensively in the first half against Duke. Most impactful player on the floor despite only scoring 3 points.
— Jon Chepkevich (@JonChep) November 11, 2026
Racked up 5 blocks, 5 defensive boards, and 1 steal in impressive fashion with effort, mobility, instincts, length, and discipline. pic.twitter.com/0kO0uUWT4y
Jordan Scott is gonna play in the league for years.
— Justin Thind (@JustinThind) November 11, 2026
This Jordan Scott defensive performance is incredible. He’s everywhere
— Jim Root (@2ndChancePoints) November 11, 2026
Michigan State vs Duke Takeaways:
— Shooty Hoops (@ShootyH00ps) November 11, 2026
- Jordan Scott, I spent the UIW write up talking about his shooting opening the floor for Fears. Apparently he also wanted to handle the rim protection. SIX blocks. Duke’s guards kept finding him waiting at the end of their drives, then he’s…
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