Scott Daughtry

Biography

University of Tennessee head men's basketball coach Rick Barnes announced June 2, 2025, the hiring of Scott Daughtry as the program's director of strategy. Daughtry was a part of the Tennessee basketball program as a student, both as an undergraduate and while in graduate school, for four years before stepping into the newly created position. Daughtry first joined the Volunteers as an undergraduate manager in April 2021. He was promoted to head manager in April 2022 and served in that role through December 2023, at which time he earned his degree and stayed on in Knoxville, Tenn., as a graduate assistant. As a graduate assistant for 17-plus months, Daughtry spearheaded the further development of the program's analytical structure by handling its database. He created and managed the team's analytics sites and web apps, as well as produced basketball performance analytics reports for the use of the coaching staff. In his new role, Daughtry has numerous duties related to roster management. He continues to develop statistical models to predict player success and value, as well as monitor databases, deliver recruiting information to the coaching staff and organize qualitative evaluations. Daughtry also generates performance analytics, player development analysis and analytical game strategy evaluations for the current team. Daughtry served as a basketball analytics intern for the Indiana Pacers during the summer of 2023, assisting with responsibilities related to the NBA Draft, fr