Carleton Scott Class: Sophomore Hometown: San Antonio, TX High School: James Madison Height / Weight: 6-7 / 215 Position: Forward Birthdate: 10/09/1988

SOPHOMORE SEASON (2008-09): Could figure prominently into Irish rotation off the bench this season ... suffered a broken foot during a practice in early March and is fully recovered ... played in Notre Dame's foreign trip to Ireland in August ... long and lanky player gives Notre Dame a strong defensive presence ... has unique athletic ability and skills ... strong defensive because of his length ... versatile scorer from both inside the post and along the perimeter ... has shown the ability to score in a variety of ways ... runs the floor well for a player his size ... worked hard in the weight room during the offseason and added 17 pounds since the start of last season.

FRESHMAN SEASON (2007-08): Did not see action in 2007-08 .. suffered a broken foot in early March. HIGH SCHOOL: Finished his high school career at James Madison High School for coach John Valenzuela ... led high school to its first-ever Texas state finals appearance and a 36-5 record as a senior while netting 16.7 points, pulling down 8.5 rebounds, and recording 4.6 blocks per game ... averaged 18.0 points and 10.0 rebounds before transferring to Madison midway through his sophomore campaign ... averaged 17.0 points, 8.0 rebounds and 3.0 blocks in five games as a junior before a season-ending injury ... also played for the T-MAC All-Stars, Houston Jr. Hardballers and Texas Ambassadors AAU teams ... averaged 13 points and 8 rebounds for the T-MAC All-Stars in his final summer, helping that squad win its second consecutive Texas Classic championship.

PERSONAL: Full name is Carleton Goolsby Scott ... the youngest of three children -- Martrice and Charity ... uncle Marlon Goolsby played football at Nebraska ... born 10-9-88 in Homestead, Fla. ... son of Michael and Cherita Scott ... enrolled in the First Year of Studies.