JUCO All-American Scott Signs with Liberty WBB
4/20/2026 9:42:00 AM | Women's Basketball
LYNCHBURG, Va. – Layla Scott, a two-time first team NJCAA Division II All-American for Johnson County Community College, has signed with the Liberty women's basketball team for the 2026-27 academic year.
Scott becomes the sixth and final member of Alexis Sherard's first signing class as head coach. The Lady Flames' newcomers also include transfer Sophia Gregory (F, 6-2, Alliance, Ohio) and incoming freshmen Peace Ashina (G, 6-0, Snellville, Ga.), Trinity Holsinger (G, 5-7, Eagle, Idaho), Kendyl Smith (G, 5-9, Flint, Mich.) and Amari Worsham (G, 6-0, Roanoke, Va.).
Layla Scott (G, 5-7, Kansas City, Mo.)
Scott led Johnson County to a 69-2 record during her two seasons with the program, including a NJCAA Division II national title in 2024-25 and a third-place national finish in 2025-26. She was named NJCAA Tournament MVP as a freshman after tallying 25 points and six triples in the national title game against Pima.
Scott became the Cavaliers' first player ever to earn first team NJCAA Division II All-America honors as both a freshman and sophomore. She averaged 16.6 ppg, finishing with 1,178 points in two seasons. Scott, who also posted 4.9 rpg, 3.2 apg and 2.1 spg for her junior college career, notched 20 games with 20 or more points, including a career high of 30.
Scott set the Johnson County career record for three-pointers with 233, connecting at a 37.8 percent clip from beyond the arc. Her 118 triples as a sophomore paced all of NJCAA Division II.
Scott was a four-year starter at Truman High School. She posted 23.8 ppg and knocked down 82 triples as a senior to earn Missouri Class 6 first team all-state accolades. Scott totaled 1,291 points, 288 assists, 307 steals and 196 three-pointers for her high school career.
What They're Saying About Layla Scott
"We're excited to welcome Layla Scott to Liberty. She's a proven winner with a championship background and has developed into an elite scorer, leading her team and knocking down 118 threes last season. Just as important, Layla is strong academically, grounded in her faith and brings a quiet confidence with a great personality. She's a perfect fit for our program, and we're excited for what's ahead."
Alexis Sherard, Liberty Women's Basketball Head Coach
"We've had 40-plus Division I players here, but I'm not sure anyone has ever impacted our program over two years like Layla. Liberty is getting a highly skilled shot maker and a fantastic young lady."
Ben Conrad, Johnson County Community College Women's Basketball Head Coach
Scott becomes the sixth and final member of Alexis Sherard's first signing class as head coach. The Lady Flames' newcomers also include transfer Sophia Gregory (F, 6-2, Alliance, Ohio) and incoming freshmen Peace Ashina (G, 6-0, Snellville, Ga.), Trinity Holsinger (G, 5-7, Eagle, Idaho), Kendyl Smith (G, 5-9, Flint, Mich.) and Amari Worsham (G, 6-0, Roanoke, Va.).
Layla Scott (G, 5-7, Kansas City, Mo.)
Scott led Johnson County to a 69-2 record during her two seasons with the program, including a NJCAA Division II national title in 2024-25 and a third-place national finish in 2025-26. She was named NJCAA Tournament MVP as a freshman after tallying 25 points and six triples in the national title game against Pima.
Scott became the Cavaliers' first player ever to earn first team NJCAA Division II All-America honors as both a freshman and sophomore. She averaged 16.6 ppg, finishing with 1,178 points in two seasons. Scott, who also posted 4.9 rpg, 3.2 apg and 2.1 spg for her junior college career, notched 20 games with 20 or more points, including a career high of 30.
Scott set the Johnson County career record for three-pointers with 233, connecting at a 37.8 percent clip from beyond the arc. Her 118 triples as a sophomore paced all of NJCAA Division II.
Scott was a four-year starter at Truman High School. She posted 23.8 ppg and knocked down 82 triples as a senior to earn Missouri Class 6 first team all-state accolades. Scott totaled 1,291 points, 288 assists, 307 steals and 196 three-pointers for her high school career.
What They're Saying About Layla Scott
"We're excited to welcome Layla Scott to Liberty. She's a proven winner with a championship background and has developed into an elite scorer, leading her team and knocking down 118 threes last season. Just as important, Layla is strong academically, grounded in her faith and brings a quiet confidence with a great personality. She's a perfect fit for our program, and we're excited for what's ahead."
Alexis Sherard, Liberty Women's Basketball Head Coach
"We've had 40-plus Division I players here, but I'm not sure anyone has ever impacted our program over two years like Layla. Liberty is getting a highly skilled shot maker and a fantastic young lady."
Ben Conrad, Johnson County Community College Women's Basketball Head Coach
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