Cortney Scott inducted into Greater Lansing Sports Hall of Fame
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 1:01 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Cortney Scott, former standout basketball player at Waverly and Oakland, will be inducted into the Greater Lansing Sports Hall of Fame on August 20, 2026. Scott, who led Waverly to the 2000 Class A state championship, had a notable college career at Oakland, averaging 18.2 points in his senior season. After transferring from Iowa, he played professionally overseas, particularly in Romania. The induction ceremony will take place at the Lansing Center, recognizing Scott along with several other inductees.
- •Induction ceremony set for August 20 at Lansing Center.
- •Scott led Waverly to the state championship in 2000.
- •Averaged 18.2 points per game in senior season at Oakland.
- •Played professionally in various countries, including Romania.
- •Inductees include Dave Allen, Tom Izzo, and Denzel Valentine.
- 1:01 PMYahoo Sports — Former Waverly, Oakland star Cortney Scott part of Greater Lansing Hall class
"Scott was a standout basketball player for Lansing Waverly and played three seasons at Oakland before a professional career overseas.
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