History of Scott Cross (basketball) in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 10, 2026

Scott Cross is an American college basketball coach, currently serving as the head men's basketball coach at Troy University. Prior to this, he was the head coach at the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), where he also played college basketball. His career is primarily defined by his coaching roles within college basketball programs.

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December 3, 1974: Scott Cross's Birth

On December 3, 1974, Scott Michael Cross was born. He is an American college basketball coach and former player.

1982: Albert Culton Draft

In 1982, Albert Culton was drafted and was the first Maverick taken since Albert Culton 1982 and he would become the first UT Arlington player to play in the NBA.

1993: Graduation from High School

In 1993, Scott Cross graduated from North Garland High School in Garland, Texas.

1994: Attended the University of Texas at San Antonio

In 1994, Scott Cross attended the University of Texas at San Antonio for one year before playing basketball at Tyler Junior College.

1995: Jennifer Harris Volleyball

In 1995, Jennifer Harris, who Scott Cross is married to, played volleyball at UT Arlington.

1995: Began College Basketball at Tyler Junior College

In 1995, Scott Cross began his college basketball career at Tyler Junior College.

1998: Jennifer Harris Volleyball

In 1998, Jennifer Harris, who Scott Cross is married to, played volleyball at UT Arlington.

1998: Graduation from UT Arlington

In 1998, Scott Cross graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington with a bachelor's degree in marketing and a 4.0 GPA, also being a two-time Academic All-American.

1998: Assistant Coach at UT Arlington

In 1998, after graduating, Scott Cross became an assistant coach at UT Arlington under Eddie McCarter.

2004: Shared Southland Conference Title

In 2004, as assistant coach, Scott Cross helped UT Arlington share the Southland Conference regular season title.

April 21, 2006: Promoted to Head Coach at UT Arlington

On April 21, 2006, Scott Cross was promoted to head coach at UT Arlington following Eddie McCarter's resignation.

2006: Head Coach at UT Arlington

In 2006, Scott Cross began his tenure as head coach at UT Arlington.

2012: Southland Conference Coach of the Year

In 2012, Scott Cross was named Southland Conference Coach of the Year after UT Arlington won the regular season title. UT Arlington also appeared in the 2012 National Invitation Tournament and Cross was a Finalist for the Hugh Durham National Coach of the Year Award.

2012: UT Arlington moved to the Western Athletic Conference

In 2012, UT Arlington temporarily moved to the Western Athletic Conference (WAC).

2013: CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament Appearance

In 2013, UT Arlington finished the season 19–14 (11–7 WAC) with an appearance in the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament.

2014: Coached Kevin Hervey

From 2014, Scott Cross coached power forward Kevin Hervey.

2015: Victories Over Ohio State and Memphis

During the 2015 season, Scott Cross led his Mavericks to victories over Ohio State and Memphis.

2016: Named a Finalist for the Skip Prosser Man of the Year Award

In 2016, Scott Cross was named a finalist for the Skip Prosser Man of the Year Award, following a 24-11 season and an appearance in the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament, where they beat Savannah State in the first round.

2016: Defeated Texas

In 2016, UT-Arlington defeated Texas for the first time on November 29.

2017: Named Sun Belt Coach of the Year

In 2017, Scott Cross was named Sun Belt Coach of the Year after UT Arlington won the program's first Sun Belt regular season title, had a 27–9 record setting a new program record for wins and upset no. 12 Saint Mary's 65–51, the first win over a ranked opponent in program history. UTA also received an invitation to the 2017 National Invitation Tournament, where they made it to the quarterfinals.

March 26, 2018: Fired from UT Arlington

On March 26, 2018, Scott Cross was fired from UT Arlington after a 21–13 season.

2018: Kevin Hervey NBA Draft

In 2018, Kevin Hervey, who Scott Cross coached, was selected in the second round of the NBA draft, the first Maverick taken since Albert Culton 1982 and he would become the first UT Arlington player to play in the NBA.

2018: End of UT Arlington head coaching tenure

In 2018, Scott Cross's tenure as head coach at UT Arlington concluded.

March 26, 2019: Named Head Coach at Troy University

On March 26, 2019, Scott Cross was named the new head coach of the men's basketball team at Troy University.

2019: TCU Horned Frogs

In 2019, Scott Cross helped lead the Horned Frogs to a 23–14 record and an appearance in the semifinals of the National Invitation Tournament

2021: Breakthrough season at Troy

Scott Cross had his breakthrough season at Troy during the 2021-2022 season.

2022: Troy Finished with a 20-11 Record

In 2022, Troy finished the season with a 20-11 (10-6) record, winning the inaugural Paradise Classic tournament during the season and receiving an invitation to the postseason College Basketball Invitational.