MEET THE GUARDIANS OF THE GAME.
Scott Twardoski
OFFICIAL #52
| NBA Experience | 9 seasons |
|---|---|
| Born | March 6, 1973 (Enumclaw, WA) |
| Resides | Peoria, Ariz. |
| High School | Highland (Cowiche, Wash.) |
| College | Linfield College (McMinnville, Ore.); City University (Renton, Wash.) |
Scott Twardoski has worked 435 regular-season games and one playoff game over eight seasons as an NBA official. He also has four seasons of NBA preseason game experience and worked in NBA summer camps for eight years.
Twardoski refereed 206 games in the NBA G League. He also has seven seasons of WNBA experience, working both the Finals and All-Star Game.
In addition to his professional basketball experience, Twardoski officiated college games for 12 years in the Pac-12, Big 12, Big Sky and West Coast conferences. He has 10 years of high school officiating experience.
Twardoski worked as a teacher for five years in the 16th School District in Covington, Wash., and as a speaker for five years at Learning for Living in Meadow Vista, Calif.
Fun Facts
| Favorite TV Show | M*A*S*H |
|---|---|
| Favorite Book | Core 52 |
| Favorite Meal | Steak and Mushrooms |
| Favorite App | Pinochle |
| Bucket List | Photograph hot air balloon festivals around the world |
| Hidden Talent | Landscape and Astrophotography |