What You Should Know About the Celtics’ #1 Draft Pick in 2024 Baylor Scheierman

It’s understandable why Creighton star Baylor Scheierman was the final pick in the first round of Wednesday night’s NBA draft, according to Boston Celtics head of basketball operations Brad Stevens.

The 6-foot-7, 205-pound guard’s long-range, left-handed shooting stroke is one of his best tools. This past season, Scheierman shot 38.1% from beyond the arc on 8.3 tries per game, up from his career 39% 3-point shooting percentage.

Despite his mild athleticism, he also has a quick release, which will help him get shots off in the NBA.

Scheierman, a native of Nebraska, is capable of more than just his excellent outside shooting, which allowed him to average 18.5 points per game. In addition to being a skilled passer, he is an eager and capable rebounder.

In his last season with the Bluejays, he pulled down nine rebounds and gave out 3.9 assists per contest. Being a standout high school quarterback—he set a state record with 59 touchdowns as a senior—may have contributed to his passing prowess.

Indeed, Scheierman made Division I basketball history by being the first player to record at least 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds, 500 assists, and 300 3-pointers in a career.

In fact, he made history at Creighton by becoming the first player to ever record a triple-double in terms of points, rebounds, and assists.

Although Scheierman’s long-range marksmanship will quickly win you over, he also has a gritty edge to his game. He frequently shatters the glass, particularly when it comes to defense, where he has pulled down 1,140 rebounds in his career, which is more than any other player in the previous 25 seasons.

Scheierman also has a wealth of experience. The 23-year-old began his collegiate career for three seasons at South Dakota State before spending his final two seasons at Creighton.

Scheierman is not the same as the Celtics’ prior two draft selections, J.D. Davison and Jordan Walsh. He is really two years Davison’s senior and three years older than Walsh, making him a more well-known commodity.

Before the draft, Stevens stated that it would be difficult for anyone they chose at number thirty overall to break through Boston’s deep and skilled team.

But maybe Scheierman can convince Stevens otherwise, given his incredible shooting, relentless rebounding, and on-court playmaking skills.

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