JCCC’s Scott selected KJCCC D-II Week 2 Women’s Basketball Player of the Week

The photo shows an indoor basketball game in progress. A player wearing a white jersey with blue and gold accents and the number 10 is in the act of shooting the basketball, which is mid-air above the player’s hands. The jersey has the word “Cavaliers” printed across the chest.
In the foreground, another player with visible tattoos on the arms and wearing a dark-colored uniform is extending an arm upward, likely attempting to defend the shot. The court features a blue sideline with white lettering, and the seating area in the background includes several spectators sitting on blue bleachers. There is also a wheelchair visible near the left side of the image, and the overall setting appears to be a college or high school gymnasium. The lighting is bright, typical of an indoor sports venue.

JCCC guard Layla Scott shoots from 3-point range.

Posted: Nov 11, 2025

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Filling out the stat sheets in both outings last week, Johnson County Community College sophomore All-America guard Layla Scott has been named the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Division II Women's Basketball Player of the Week for week two. It marks the third weekly conference honor of her career after earning the award twice last season.

Scott averaged 16.5 points, 4.0 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 2.0 steals while leading the No. 1-ranked Johnson County women's basketball team to convincing wins over Iowa Lakes and Southwestern at the JCCC Classic over the weekend.

In a 70–30 victory over Iowa Lakes, Scott delivered a game-high 22 points, adding with six assists, four steals, three blocks and a rebound. She shot an efficient 8-of-14 from the field, and 5-of-8 from 3-point range. She followed with 11 points, five rebounds and two assists in just 22 minutes during a 99–28 rout of Southwestern.

Through five games, Scott is averaging 17.5 points and 3.8 assists while shooting better than 44 percent from 3-point range.