MEET THE GUARDIANS OF THE GAME.
Scott Foster
OFFICIAL #48
| NBA Experience | 29th season |
|---|---|
| Born | April 8, 1967 (Silver Spring, Md.) |
| Resides | Woodbine, Md. |
| High School | Magruder (Rockville, Md.) |
| College | University of Maryland ’93 |
Scott Foster has officiated 1,617 regular-season games in 28 seasons as an NBA staff official. Foster has also refereed 226 playoff games, including 23 NBA Finals games. He worked the 2010 NBA All-Star Game in Arlington, Texas, and the 2019 NBA All-Star Game in Charlotte.
Foster considers his memorable NBA assignment to be Game 7 of the 2010 NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics. He refereed the game with two of his mentors, Dan Crawford and Joey Crawford.
His officiating experience includes two years each in the Continental Basketball Association and college basketball (Southern and Big South conferences) and six years at the high school level in his home state of Maryland.
Fun Facts
| Favorite TV Show | Shameless and Ozark |
|---|---|
| Favorite Movie | Braveheart |
| Favorite Musician | Michael Franti & Spearhead |
| Favorite Book | Golf Is Not a Game of Perfect |
| Favorite Meal | Maryland Blue Crabs and Corn on the Cob |
| Favorite App | PGA Tour Live |
| Would Most Like To Visit | Italy |
| Bucket List | Win gold at the U.S. Open Pickleball Championships |
| Hidden Talent | Body Surfing |