| More on Merritt |
| 2021 - Pres. | Wisconsin | Associate Head Coach |
| 2020-21 | Illinois | Assistant Coach |
| 2014-20 | Marquette | Assistant Coach |
| ·Conference Championships |
| Marquette - 2019, 2018, 2017 |
| Conference Athletes of the Year |
| · Natisha Hiedeman - Marquette (2019) |
| · Allazia Blockton - Marquette (2018) |
| Professional Playing Experience |
| · Kawasaki Brave - Japan (2012) |
| · Tochigi Brex - Japan (2010-11) |
| · Bornova BLD - Turkey (2009) |
| · Oklahoma City Blue - NBA Development League (2008) |
| · Kotwica Kolobrzeg - Poland (2008) |
| · Austin Spurs - NBA Development League (2006) |
| · Columbus Riverdragons - NBA Development League (2005) |
| · Redel Vis Reggio Calabria - Italy (2005) |
Head coach Marisa Moseley announced the hiring of associate head coach Scott Merritt in April 2021.
“Scott is a home run hire! As a native of Wisconsin and star at Marquette, his roots in the state are deep, and his relationships and reputation with coaches and players is unmatched,” said Moseley. “Scott has a proven track record of success as a collegiate player, professional player, and as an assistant coach at Marquette. I am confident his presence both on the court and on the recruiting trail will make an immediate impact.”
The Badgers continued to improve as they earned six Big Ten wins during the 2022-23 season, their most since the 2010-11 season, and finished 10th overall in the conference standings, their best finish in 11 years.
Merritt was key in guiding Serah Williams to one of the best rookie seasons in recent memory, as she led the Big Ten in blocks (54), tied for the lead in blocks per game (1.9), and was named to the All-Big Ten Freshman Team.
In his first season on staff, the Badgers set a conference record for biggest comeback in a Big Ten game, overcoming a 22-point deficit against Purdue.
“I’m excited to get back to the state of Wisconsin, a state that’s rich with talent,” said Merritt. “I couldn’t pass on the opportunity to work alongside a coach like Marisa. She’s a high-character leader with an unmatched ability to connect with people. She fosters an environment where everyone in her program will grow and get better! I can’t wait to get to work.”
Merritt returns to the state of Wisconsin after spending the 2020-21 season as an assistant coach at Illinois. Prior to joining the Fighting Illini, Merritt spent six years as an assistant coach at his alma mater, Marquette University.
During his time at Marquette, the Golden Eagles experienced an era of unprecedented success, reaching as high as No. 8 in the AP Poll in 2019 - the highest ranking in program history. He helped lead the team to three Big East Conference Championships, including the 2017 tournament title, and 2018 and 2019 regular-season championships. Marquette advanced to three straight NCAA Tournaments during his time.
Merritt coached two consecutive Big East Players of the Year in Allazia Blockton (2018) and Natisha Hiedeman (2019), and as the primary coach for MU’s post players helped Erika Davenport become just the fourth player in Marquette history to reach 1,000 career points and 1,000 career rebounds.
Merritt began his coaching career in the club and prep ranks in the greater Milwaukee area.
A four-year letter winner at Marquette, Merritt competed in the 2003 Final Four and graduated in 2004, finishing as the Golden Eagles’ all-time leader in games played (126) and ranking 30th on MU’s career scoring list with 1,049 points, 14th with 697 rebounds, and fifth with 113 blocks.
Following his career as a student-athlete, Merritt spent nine years playing professional basketball overseas.
A native of Milwaukee, Merritt and his wife Ashley have four children, Laila, Isaiah, Mariah and Sienna.
