Full Name: Luis Alberto Scola Position: Forward College: N/A Height: 6-9 (2.06 m) Weight: 230 (104.3 kg) High School: Escuela de Educacion Media Team: Tau Ceramica (Spain) Birthdate: April 30, 1980 Birthplace: Buenos Aires, Argentina Statistics

HIGHLIGHTS
Originally an early entry candidate for the 2001 NBA Draft before withdrawing his name from consideration.
Now draft eligible as a player playing outside the United States in the year of his 22nd birthday.
A native of Argentina who has played the past four seasons in Spain.
After playing in Spain’s second division in the 1998-99 season, was elevated along with Gijon Baloncesto for the 1999-2000 season.
In 2000-01, transferred to Tau Ceramica, where he became a key player.
Helped Tau Ceramica to victory in the 2002 Copa del Rey, the same competition where Pau Gasol of the Memphis Grizzlies impressed NBA scouts in 2001.
Was a member of the Junior National Team in Argentina and is now a Senior National Team member.

Off to a great start in his second season with Tau Ceramica in 2001-02.
Through 28 games, was averaging 14.7 points and 4.7 rebounds in 23.4 minutes per game.
His teammates this season include former NBA guards Elmer Bennett and Chris Corchiani.
In his first season with Tau Ceramica in 2000-01, averaged 11.7 points and 4.3 rebounds in 22.4 minutes per game.
Teammates included current NBA player Victor Alexander (Detroit Pistons).

In two seasons with Gijon of Spain, averaged 14.9 points and 5.9 rebounds.
Helped Gijon earn advancement from second division in 1998-99 to top league in Spain (ACB) for 1999-2000 season.

In his final season in Argentina, averaged 10.4 points and 4.8 rebounds for Ferro Carril Oeste.

According to scouting reports, has a variety of postup moves and can also hit the jumper out to 15 feet.
Runs the court well for a player his size and is effective as an offensive rebounder.
Lauded for his consistent, hard-working performance.

STATISTICS - Ferro Carril Oeste (Argentina)
SEASON	G	GS	FGM	FGA	PCT	FTM	FTA	PCT	REB	AST	STL	BL	PTS	AVG
1997-98	54		234	405	.578	92	146	.630	258	38	51		563	10.4
Three-point field goals: 1-for-2 (.500).

STATISTICS - Gijon (Spain)
SEASON	G	GS	FGM	FGA	PCT	FTM	FTA	PCT	REB	AST	STL	BL	PTS	AVG
1998-99	25		158	263	.601	59	90	.656	161	21	43	21	375	15.0
1999-00	34		199	358	.556	105	159	.660	190	28	58	33	503	14.8
Totals	59		357	621	.575	164	249	.659	351	49	101	54	878	14.9
Three-point field goals: 1998-99, 0-for-2 (.000); 1999-00, 0-for-4 (.000). Totals: 0-for-6 (.000).

STATISTICS - Tau Ceramica (Spain)
SEASON	G	GS	FGM	FGA	PCT	FTM	FTA	PCT	REB	AST	STL	BL	PTS	AVG
2000-01	43		208	367	.567	89	142	.627	184	38	74	20	505	11.7
2001-02	31	6	190	316	.601	74	111	.667	147	33	21	7	457	14.7
Totals	74		398	683	.583	163	253	.644	331	71	95	27	962	13.0
Three-point field goals: 2000-01, 0-for-0 (.000); 2001-02, 1-for-3 (.333). Totals: 1-for-3 (.333).