Madison Scott doesnt waste first game opportunity with Liberty

Liberty developmental player Madison Scott has infectious energy.Coach Chris DeMarco noticed it from her first practice with the team earlier this month. She’s shown a willingness to do whatever is asked to help the team.

During one-on-one drills, Scott volunteered to play defense.  Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Madeline Kenney about all things Liberty and WNBA.On Sunday, her efforts were rewarded. Scott made her season debut in the Liberty’s 106-69 win against the Toronto Tempo.

She scored four points in the final four minutes and finished a plus-12 as they ran up the score against the expansion franchise that is clamoring to win the JuJu Watkins sweepstakes in next spring’s draft. DeMarco thought it was a fitting performance from Scott, who’s hoping to eventually land a permanent spot in the WNBA. “Basketball rewards the energy,” DeMarco said.“From the second she got here it was all about the right things.

Showing up early, getting extra work and playing as hard as she can.… She brings a great energy, so it’s just being rewarded for that.” The Wings drafted Scott in the second round of the 2025 draft out of Ole Miss, but she was waived before the season started.

The Mystics then signed Scott to a series of seven-day contracts last season, and she logged 47 minutes across nine games.Again, Scott didn’t land a permanent roster spot. Without a WNBA home, Scott spent most of this summer traveling with the USA Basketball 3×3 team.

She made stops in Turkey, Hungary and France, among other places. “I’ve been making a lot of deposits,” Scott said of the past few months.“It’s been a huge blessing to play with [Team USA], and honestly, it’s helped me stay ready.” Scott jumped at the opportunity to join the Liberty as a developmental player after Anneli Maley was promoted to a rest-of-season contract.

The team is expected to maintain the rights of Scott, who wil...