Coleman Scott was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Class of 2024 earlier this month, but his coaching future is uncertain.
An accomplished wrestler on the mat, Scott was the 2012 Olympic Bronze Medalist and the 2008 NCAA champion at Oklahoma State. Following his competitive career, Scott eventually coached North Carolina for eight seasons and returned to Stillwater as the associate head coach in 2023-24.
But, as Oklahoma State transitioned to David Taylor as the new coach, Scott’s future was unknown. Right now, it’ll stay that way and it could be what it is for the foreseeable future.
“No clue, no clue right now,” Scott said on Jason Bryant’s Hall of Fame Legends Series. “Yeah with everything going on, I don’t know. I don’t know. We might’ve seen my last days in the sport. I don’t know. I’m not sure you know? And so that’s for me to figure out in time, to get on with my family and be around my kids a little bit more. And I’ve got some time to figure that out. That’s where I’m at today. You know, so I don’t know. I don’t know.
“I don’t know what the sport’s got for me anymore Jason. I’m not sure. So I think I’ve got to do some deep diving the next couple of weeks and like I said, with my wife, my kids and really pour my life into them and to see where I’m at. Our kid’s schools ended the day so we’re starting summer school, so I get a little bit more time with them and I’m just excited about that right now and that’s sort of where I’m at.”
Coleman Scott could walk away after accomplished career in wrestling
Scott, a four-time All-American for Oklahoma State, won a national title in 2008 for the Cowboys prior to his coaching career and was a runner-up in 2007.
In his international wrestling career, Scott was a member of the 2012 Olympic Team and won a Bronze Medal.
Scott was a volunteer assistant at Oklahoma State, aiding NCAA champions Jordan Oliver, Chris Perry (twice) and Alex Dieringer. He then coached Austin O’Connor to two NCAA titles while with the Tar Heels.
Scott was coached by John Smith, who retired after this past season, but ultimately returned to the program to work under his mentor.
Smith was Oklahoma State’s all-time winningest coach with a dual record of 490-73-6. His 490 dual wins is the most among active coaches and third overall at the Division I level, only behind Harold Nichols and Dale Thomas. Smith joined Nichols and Thomas as the only Division I head coaches to reach even 450 career dual wins.
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