Early Life and Education of Scot Pollard: A Complete Timeline

Updated: June 15, 2025

An overview of the childhood and early education of Scot Pollard, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Scot Pollard is a retired American professional basketball player who played for 11 years in the NBA. He was a center known for his unique personality and style. Pollard played for five different teams, including the Detroit Pistons, Sacramento Kings, Indiana Pacers, Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics. He reached the NBA finals with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2007 and won a championship with the Boston Celtics in 2008. Since retiring from the NBA, Pollard has been involved in various media appearances and reality television shows.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

February 12, 1975: Scot Pollard's Birth

On February 12, 1975, Scot Pollard was born. He is an American former professional basketball player.

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1993: High School All-American

In 1993, Scot Pollard was named a high school All-American by Parade magazine.

1997: Graduation from the University of Kansas

In 1997, Scot Pollard graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in education.

1997: NBA Draft

In 1997, Scot Pollard was the 19th pick of the NBA draft, selected by the Detroit Pistons, after attending the University of Kansas.

January 2, 2006: Wore two ponytails during a game

On January 2, 2006, Scot Pollard introduced a new hairstyle when he wore two pony tails during a Pacers home game against the Seattle SuperSonics.

2007: Planet Pollard Segment

During the 2007-08 season, Scot Pollard hosted "Planet Pollard," a segment of the show Celtics Now, on Comcast SportsNet, visiting various locales and giving tours.

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2012: Played in horror film

In 2012, Scot Pollard portrayed the titular Axeman in the horror film Axeman at Cutter's Creek.

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2014: Role in Jayhawkers

In 2014, Scot Pollard played the role of B. H. Born in the film Jayhawkers.

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2015: Filmed Survivor season

In 2015, Scot Pollard participated in the filming of the 32nd season of the competitive reality television series Survivor: Kaôh Rōng, in Kaoh Rong, Cambodia.

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