Derek Scott Class: RS Sophomore Hometown: Oceanside, Calif. High School: El Camino Height: 5-11 Event: Pole Vault Birthdate: 06/25/1987

THIS YEAR: Redshirt sophomore Derek Scott gave the Trojan fans a glimpse of a bright future in 2006, but injured his ankle and missed all of last season.

2007: Redshirted with an ankle injury.

2006: Scott led all USC pole vaulters as a freshman with a clearance of 17-1 (5.21m) to win the pole vault competion at the Trojan Invitational on March 25...Tied for 15th at the Pac-10 Championships with a pole vault of 4.90m...Qualified for the NCAA West Championships, but no heighted.

HIGH SCHOOL: Scott prepped at El Camino (Calif.) High and had a best 16-8 in the pole vault...Did not compete in the high school postseason due to multiple ligament tears in his knee...He was the No. 1 high school pole vaulter his senior year and was leading the nation at the time of his injury.

PERSONAL: Derek was born on June 25, 1987 in Oceanside, Calif....His hobbies include skydiving, skateboard...and not getting injured...Lists his favorite musical group as Steel Pulse...He is an Entrepreneurial Studies major at USC.

CAREER BESTS: Pole Vault -- 17-1 (5.21m)