Scott Pera

GM/Basketball Coach

[Will Horstman @WillHorstman_]

Brent Scott was recently promoted to associate head coach for Penn State.

Mike Rhoades described that as an easy decision with the job he's done developing Penn State's centers.

"He wants to give and give and give, and he doesn't want an ounce of credit"
https://t.co/3GZxWuBmha

[Chris Vannini @ChrisVannini]

There’s nothing in America like college sports.

[Scott Pera @CoachScottPera]

One of the best to ever do it. This is awesome to see. So well deserved. Enjoy retirement!

[UCLA Men’s Basketball @UCLAMBB]

Congratulations to UCLA men’s basketball operations director 𝐃𝐨𝐮𝐠 𝐄𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐬𝐨𝐧 on earning the Wooden Award for Distinguished Service.

This honor is bestowed to distinguished employees each school year. Erickson has served UCLA’s program for 34 seasons. 

#GoBruins 🙏

[Scott Pera @CoachScottPera]

@profp_rod @SamRodz99 Congratulations Peter on your new position at Wake. Well deserved.

[Scott Pera @CoachScottPera]

Sorry about that grandma ….. but the young fella wasn’t ready yet. Lol. But he sure blossomed into a star! Great speech @treymurphy made my day knowing how those words stuck with you.

[New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA]

.@treymurphy to the @CaryAcademy graduating class of 2026, his high school Alma Mater 🎓

@dbrwnjr | @PelsCommunity

[Scott Pera @CoachScottPera]

Cavs vs Knicks. Should be fun. Happy for my guy. 5th conf finals, hopefully gets another shot at a ring. But these Knicks are tough. Can’t wait to watch series unfold.

[Scott Pera @CoachScottPera]

I hope they make the playoffs just on this alone. One of the best and most creative I’ve seen. Well done Raiders.

[Las Vegas Raiders @Raiders]

You don't get it. It's the 2026 Schedule Release!

📰 https://t.co/CIxG8eTk9u

[Scott Pera @CoachScottPera]

Cheers my friend! Hope you enjoy what is next in life, Penn lost a good one, that’s for sure.

[Mike Mahoney @AthCommsMM]

My last day with Penn Athletics was May 4.

What a privilege to spend nearly 21 years working with coaches and student-athletes who so proudly represent the Red and Blue, and especially being an ambassador for The Palestra.

"Celebrate endings, for they precede new beginnings."

[Scott Pera @CoachScottPera]

@CoachLadner @firedcoachespod Feeling is mutual coach. Thank you

[Scott Pera @CoachScottPera]

Thx for having me! This was a fun one, Marcus was informed and prepared as anyone I have interviewed for over the years. Much respect. Give him a follow for his past and future shows

[Fired Coaches Podcast 🔥 @firedcoachespod]

EP 71 w/@CoachScottPera

Being transparent and honest, even when it's tough, earns respect and builds credibility.
That shows up time and time again in this chat with Coach Pera.

We discuss:
-Hoosiers 2.0 story at Annville-Cleona HS
-Moving from PA to CA
-Coaching James Harden at Artesia HS and Arizona St.
-Connection with Mike Rhoades
-Being named head coach at Rice and dealing with being let go
-Current role as GM of Penn State men's basketball
-How he gets better

[Scott Pera @CoachScottPera]

@BGNHoops D-wade ? Heck, in the history of the game, who has? Wilt obviously. Anyone else match that? 53/16/17 is so crazy.

[Scott Pera @CoachScottPera]

As good as there is …… as a person and coach.

[Coaching Ties @CoachingTies]

.@jd23byers, the Coach of the Day 🫡

A veteran assistant, Byers works especially with the Virginia Tech #Hokies guards. He is a Lebanon Valley legend from his playing days, as his No. 23 jersey is retired there.

[Scott Pera @CoachScottPera]

Appreciate the kind words!

[Fired Coaches Podcast 🔥 @firedcoachespod]

This was a fun one! Great to meet GREAT people.

EP 71 w/Scott Pera. GM of Penn State Men's Basketball.

Podcast will be uploaded this evening.

[Scott Pera @CoachScottPera]

This was a lot of fun, thanks for having me!

[Fired Coaches Podcast 🔥 @firedcoachespod]

Next episode to release tomorrow evening.

EP #71 with Scott Pera! #CollegeBasketball #MBB #CBB

[Scott Pera @CoachScottPera]

This is a great tweet. And I lived it, talent was insane in the league that year.

[NCAA Buzzer Beaters & Game Winners @NCAABuzzerBters]

2008 PAC-10 Tournament NBA Points:

#3 UCLA
Russell Westbrook (27,176)*
Kevin Love (15,669)*
Darren Collison (8,861)
Luc Mbah A Moute (4,380)

#7 Stanford
Brook Lopez (18,151)*
Robin Lopez (8,326)
Landry Fields (1,731)

#23 Washington State
Aron Baynes (3,115)
Kyle Weaver (363)

USC
Taj Gibson (8,431)*
O.J. Mayo (7,574)

Arizona State
James Harden (29,339)*
Jeff Ayres (690)

Oregon
Malik Hairston (149)

Arizona
Jerryd Bayless (4,909)
Chase Budinger (3,198)
Jordan Hill (3,232)

Washington
Quincy Pondexter (1,609)
Justin Holiday (5,444)
Jon Brockman (320)
Justin Dentman (26)

Cal
Ryan Anderson (8,001)
Patrick Christopher (6)

Oregon State
Omari Johnson (22)

* = Active

[Scott Pera @CoachScottPera]

“What chatter?” Love it. Can’t pay attention to the noise. Just focus on trying to win and play better the next game. Today, he did. On to game 4.

[Steve E. Snyder @sesnyderleb]

Annville-Cleona/Elizabethtown grad Justin Edwards replaces the retired Paul Blackburn as Hershey boys basketball head coach. Edwards had been junior varsity coach.

[Scott Pera @CoachScottPera]

Congratulations to @ACoachEdwards on his recent appointment as head boys basketball coach at Hershey HS. My alma mater is in good hands. Very happy for and proud of Justin. #HersheyPride

[Scott Pera @CoachScottPera]

RIP Mr. Sterling. And thank you for so many wonderful memories. And awesome to hear Boone does this still….. thuuuuuuu Yankees win!

[Bryan Hoch ⚾️ @BryanHoch]

Aaron Boone says he still channels John Sterling in the dugout after every win: “Ballgame over, Yankees win, thuuuuu Yankees win!” “My coaches look at me like I’m nuts.”

[Scott Pera @CoachScottPera]

@JakeKosack @thebronxzoo_tbz A little Misleading…. They only played 21 games that April for some reason (15-6). They have played 30 already this year.