 After being an assistant coach at Monmouth University for the 1991–92 season, Scott returned to Princeton as an assistant coach, first under Pete Carril from 1992 to 1996 and Bill Carmody from 1996 to 2000.Scott's time as assistant coach included a 1996 win over defending champion UCLA in the NCAA Tournament and a no.7 ranking and another second-round NCAA appearance in 1998.