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* Third-team [[NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans|All-American]] – [[The Associated Press|AP]], [[United States Basketball Writers Association|USBWA]], [[National Association of Basketball Coaches|NABC]], [[The Sporting News|SN]] ([[2024 NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans|2024]])
* Third-team [[NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans|All-American]] – [[The Associated Press|AP]], [[United States Basketball Writers Association|USBWA]], [[National Association of Basketball Coaches|NABC]], [[The Sporting News|SN]] ([[2024 NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans|2024]])
* [[Summit League Men's Basketball Player of the Year|Summit League Player of the Year]] ([[2021–22 Summit League men's basketball season|2022]])
* [[Summit League Men's Basketball Player of the Year|Summit League Player of the Year]] ([[2021–22 Summit League men's basketball season|2022]])
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==High school career==
==High school career==
Scheierman attended [[Aurora High School (Nebraska)|Aurora High School]] in [[Aurora, Nebraska]] and played basketball, football, baseball, and golf. He averaged 16 points, six rebounds, and six assists per game as a junior.<ref name= zimmer/> Scheierman played quarterback and threw for 3,942 yards and a state-record 59 touchdowns as a senior, leading the team to a Class C Championship.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Schinzel |first1=Gene |title=Aurora grad Baylor Scheierman is making a big impact for South Dakota State |url=https://omaha.com/sports/college/aurora-grad-baylor-scheierman-is-making-a-big-impact-for-south-dakota-state/article_af83a156-4197-11eb-812e-df1efe56d3fb.html |access-date=March 9, 2022 |work=[[Omaha World-Herald]] |date=December 19, 2020}}</ref> On the court, Scheierman averaged 22.1 points, 9.8 rebounds and 6.5 assists per game as a senior, leading the Huskies to the state tournament.<ref name=zimmer>{{cite news |last1=Zimmer |first1=Matt |title=Baylor Scheierman uses football skills to lead South Dakota State's high-powered hoops offense |url=https://www.argusleader.com/story/sports/college/south-dakota-state-university/2022/01/22/baylor-scheierman-south-dakota-state-jackrabbits-football-skills-basketball-offense-summit-league/6579144001/ |access-date=March 9, 2022 |work=[[Argus Leader]] |date=January 22, 2022}}</ref> In November 2017, he committed to playing college basketball for [[South Dakota State Jackrabbits men's basketball|South Dakota State]], stating he liked the family atmosphere.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Sautter |first1=Mike |title=Aurora guard Baylor Scheierman commits to South Dakota State |url=https://omaha.com/sports/high-school/recruiting/aurora-guard-baylor-scheierman-commits-to-south-dakota-state/article_0cd8ef98-c8ef-11e7-8398-6f06e31198fd.html |access-date=March 9, 2022 |work=[[Omaha World-Herald]] |date=November 13, 2017}}</ref>
Scheierman attended Aurora High School in [[Aurora, Nebraska]] and played basketball, football, baseball, and golf. He averaged 16 points, six rebounds, and six assists per game as a junior.<ref name= zimmer/> Scheierman played quarterback and threw for 3,942 yards and a state-record 59 touchdowns as a senior, leading the team to a Class C Championship.<ref>{{cite news|first=Gene|last=Schinzel|title=Aurora grad Baylor Scheierman is making a big impact for South Dakota State|url=https://omaha.com/sports/college/aurora-grad-baylor-scheierman-is-making-a-big-impact-for-south-dakota-state/article_af83a156-4197-11eb-812e-df1efe56d3fb.html|work=[[Omaha World-Herald]]|date=December 19, 2020|access-date=March 9, 2022}}</ref> On the court, Scheierman averaged 22.1 points, 9.8 rebounds and 6.5 assists per game as a senior, leading the Huskies to the state tournament.<ref name=zimmer>{{cite news|first=Matt|last=Zimmer|title=Baylor Scheierman uses football skills to lead South Dakota State's high-powered hoops offense|url=https://www.argusleader.com/story/sports/college/south-dakota-state-university/2022/01/22/baylor-scheierman-south-dakota-state-jackrabbits-football-skills-basketball-offense-summit-league/6579144001/|work=[[Argus Leader]]|date=January 22, 2022|access-date=March 9, 2022}}</ref> In November 2017, he committed to playing college basketball for [[South Dakota State Jackrabbits men's basketball|South Dakota State]], stating he liked the family atmosphere.<ref>{{cite news|first=Mike|last=Sautter|title=Aurora guard Baylor Scheierman commits to South Dakota State|url=https://omaha.com/sports/high-school/recruiting/aurora-guard-baylor-scheierman-commits-to-south-dakota-state/article_0cd8ef98-c8ef-11e7-8398-6f06e31198fd.html|work=[[Omaha World-Herald]]|date=November 13, 2017|access-date=March 9, 2022}}</ref>


==College career==
==College career==
As a freshman, Scheierman averaged six points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game, shooting 42.7 percent from the floor. He worked on his outside shooting over the summer. On March 8, 2021, he scored a career-high 28 points in a 90–88 semifinal loss against [[Oral Roberts Golden Eagles men's basketball|Oral Roberts]] after [[Kevin Obanor]] made a game-winning shot.<ref>{{cite news |title=Obanor wins it at buzzer, Oral Roberts beats SDSU in Summit |url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401287754 |access-date=March 10, 2022 |work=[[ESPN]] |agency=[[Associated Press]] |date=March 8, 2021}}</ref> Scheierman averaged 15.4 points, 9.2 rebounds and four assists per game as a sophomore, shooting 49.8 percent from the floor.<ref name=zimmer/> He was named first-team All-[[Summit League]].<ref>{{cite press release|url=https://thesummitleague.org/news/2021/3/3/awards-oral-roberts-abmas-collects-summitmbb-player-of-the-year-honors.aspx|title=Oral Roberts' Abmas collects #SummitMBB Player of the Year honors|publisher=[[Summit League]] |date=March 4, 2021 |access-date=March 9, 2022}}</ref> He hit a three-pointer at the buzzer in a 77–74 win against [[Washington State Cougars men's basketball|Washington State]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Schinzel |first1=Gene |title=Aurora grad Baylor Scheierman is 'a big part of everything' for South Dakota State |url=https://omaha.com/sports/local/aurora-grad-baylor-scheierman-is-a-big-part-of-everything-for-south-dakota-state/article_2b97e842-73f1-11ec-9358-8f820cd955ad.html |access-date=March 10, 2022 |work=[[Omaha World-Herald]] |date=January 12, 2022}}</ref> Scheierman was named [[Summit League Men's Basketball Player of the Year|Summit League Player of the Year]] as a junior.<ref name=SummitAwards>{{cite press release|url=https://thesummitleague.org/news/2022/3/3/awards-sdsus-scheierman-garners-summitmbb-player-of-the-year-award.aspx|title=SDSU's Scheierman tabbed #SummitMBB Player of the Year|publisher=[[Summit League]] |date=March 3, 2022 |accessdate=March 9, 2022}}</ref> He averaged 16.2 points per game and led the conference in rebounding (7.8 per game) and assists (4.5 per game), shooting 51 percent from the field.
As a freshman, Scheierman averaged six points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game, shooting 42.7 percent from the floor. He worked on his outside shooting over the summer. On March 8, 2021, he scored a career-high 28 points in a 90–88 semifinal loss against [[Oral Roberts Golden Eagles men's basketball|Oral Roberts]] after [[Kevin Obanor]] made a game-winning shot.<ref>{{cite news|title=Obanor wins it at buzzer, Oral Roberts beats SDSU in Summit|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401287754|work=[[ESPN]]|agency=[[Associated Press]]|date=March 8, 2021|access-date=March 10, 2022}}</ref> Scheierman averaged 15.4 points, 9.2 rebounds and four assists per game as a sophomore, shooting 49.8 percent from the floor.<ref name=zimmer/> He was named first-team All-[[Summit League]].<ref>{{cite press release|title=Oral Roberts' Abmas collects #SummitMBB Player of the Year honors|url=https://thesummitleague.org/news/2021/3/3/awards-oral-roberts-abmas-collects-summitmbb-player-of-the-year-honors.aspx|website=TheSummitLeague.org|publisher=[[Summit League]]|date=March 4, 2021|access-date=March 9, 2022}}</ref> He hit a three-pointer at the buzzer in a 77–74 win against [[Washington State Cougars men's basketball|Washington State]].<ref>{{cite news|first=Gene|last=Schinzel|title=Aurora grad Baylor Scheierman is 'a big part of everything' for South Dakota State|url=https://omaha.com/sports/local/aurora-grad-baylor-scheierman-is-a-big-part-of-everything-for-south-dakota-state/article_2b97e842-73f1-11ec-9358-8f820cd955ad.html|work=[[Omaha World-Herald]]|date=January 12, 2022|access-date=March 10, 2022}}</ref> Scheierman was named [[Summit League Men's Basketball Player of the Year|Summit League Player of the Year]] as a junior.<ref name=SummitAwards>{{cite press release|title=SDSU's Scheierman tabbed #SummitMBB Player of the Year|url=https://thesummitleague.org/news/2022/3/3/awards-sdsus-scheierman-garners-summitmbb-player-of-the-year-award.aspx|website=TheSummitLeague.org|publisher=[[Summit League]]|date=March 3, 2022|access-date=March 9, 2022}}</ref> He averaged 16.2 points per game and led the conference in rebounding (7.8 per game) and assists (4.5 per game), shooting 51 percent from the field.


Following his junior season, Scheierman entered the [[NCAA transfer portal]] and also declared for the [[2022 NBA draft]] while maintaining his collegiate eligibility.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Zimmer |first1=Matt |title=Baylor Scheierman declares for 2022 NBA Draft |url=https://www.argusleader.com/story/sports/college/south-dakota-state-university/2022/03/24/baylor-scheierman-declares-2022-nba-draft/7160503001/ |access-date=March 25, 2022 |work=[[Argus Leader]] |date=March 24, 2022}}</ref> On May 3, 2022, he committed to [[Creighton Bluejays men's basketball|Creighton]] while remaining in the NBA Draft.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tipton |first=Joe |date=May 3, 2022|title=South Dakota St. transfer Baylor Scheierman commits to Creighton|url=https://www.on3.com/news/south-dakota-st-transfer-baylor-scheierman-commits-to-creighton/|access-date=May 3, 2022 |website=On3.com |language=en}}</ref> On May 24, 2022, Scheierman withdrew from the NBA draft.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 24, 2022|title=Creighton transfer guard Baylor Scheierman withdraws from NBA Draft: Reports|url=https://theathletic.com/news/creighton-transfer-guard-baylor-scheierman-withdraws-from-nba-draft-reports/8A2ZQxIoUxXC/|access-date=May 24, 2022 |work=[[The Athletic]] |language=en}}</ref> He averaged 12.8 points, 8.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game as a senior, helping Creighton reach the Elite Eight. Scheierman opted to return for his fifth season of eligibility.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Revia |first1=Nick |title=Baylor Scheierman returning to Creighton for the final year of eligibility |url=https://fox42kptm.com/sports/content/baylor-scheierman-returning-to-creighton-for-final-year-of-eligibility |access-date=March 14, 2024 |work=Fox 42 |date=April 13, 2023}}</ref> During that fifth year, Scheierman averaged a career-high 18.5 points per game, earning [[2024 NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans|Third-Team All-American]] honors, [[List of All-Big East Conference men's basketball teams|First-Team All-Big East]] and leading Creighton to the [[2024 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament|Sweet Sixteen]].
Following his junior season, Scheierman entered the [[NCAA transfer portal]] and also declared for the [[2022 NBA draft]] while maintaining his collegiate eligibility.<ref>{{cite news|first=Matt|last=Zimmer|title=Baylor Scheierman declares for 2022 NBA Draft|url=https://www.argusleader.com/story/sports/college/south-dakota-state-university/2022/03/24/baylor-scheierman-declares-2022-nba-draft/7160503001/|work=[[Argus Leader]]|date=March 24, 2022|access-date=March 25, 2022}}</ref> On May 3, 2022, he committed to [[Creighton Bluejays men's basketball|Creighton]] while remaining in the NBA Draft.<ref>{{cite web|first=Joe|last=Tipton|title=South Dakota St. transfer Baylor Scheierman commits to Creighton|url=https://www.on3.com/news/south-dakota-st-transfer-baylor-scheierman-commits-to-creighton/|website=On3.com|date=May 3, 2022|access-date=May 3, 2022}}</ref> On May 24, 2022, Scheierman withdrew from the NBA draft.<ref>{{cite web|title=Creighton transfer guard Baylor Scheierman withdraws from NBA Draft: Reports|url=https://theathletic.com/news/creighton-transfer-guard-baylor-scheierman-withdraws-from-nba-draft-reports/8A2ZQxIoUxXC/|work=[[The Athletic]]|date=May 24, 2022|access-date=May 24, 2022}}</ref> He averaged 12.8 points, 8.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game as a senior, helping Creighton reach the Elite Eight. Scheierman opted to return for his fifth season of eligibility.<ref>{{cite news|first=Nick|last=Revia|title=Baylor Scheierman returning to Creighton for the final year of eligibility|url=https://fox42kptm.com/sports/content/baylor-scheierman-returning-to-creighton-for-final-year-of-eligibility|work=Fox 42|date=April 13, 2023|access-date=March 14, 2024}}</ref> During that fifth year, Scheierman averaged a career-high 18.5 points per game, earning [[2024 NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans|Third-Team All-American]] honors, [[List of All-Big East Conference men's basketball teams|First-Team All-Big East]] and leading Creighton to the [[2024 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament|Sweet Sixteen]].


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
===Boston / Maine Celtics (2024–present)===
===Boston / Maine Celtics (2024–present)===
On June 26, 2024, Scheierman was selected with the 30th overall pick by the [[Boston Celtics]] in the [[2024 NBA draft]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Matt|last=Geagan|title=Boston Celtics chose Creighton guard Baylor Scheierman with 30th pick in 2024 NBA Draft - CBS Boston|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/boston-celtics-2024-nba-draft-creighton-baylor-scheierman/|website=CBSNews.com|date=June 27, 2024|access-date=June 27, 2024}}</ref> His selection received generally positive reactions from NBA analysts, who saw his experience and fit with the Celtics as positive signs that he could immediately contribute to a team seeking to defend its title.<ref>{{cite web|first=John|last=Fanta|title=2024 NBA Draft grades: Lakers, Celtics, Timberwolves among Round 1 winners|url=https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nba/2024-nba-draft-grades-lakers-celtics-timberwolves-among-round-1-winners|website=FOXSports.com|date=June 27, 2024|access-date=June 27, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Krysten|last=Peek|title=2024 NBA Draft grades: First-round pick-by-pick analysis|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/2024-nba-draft-grades-first-round-pick-by-pick-analysis-032050481.html|website=Yahoo.com|date=June 26, 2024|access-date=June 27, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Derek|last=Parker|title=2024 NBA Draft: Grading all 30 First Round Picks|url=https://www.si.com/nba/draft/newsfeed/2024-nba-draft-grading-all-30-first-round-picks-01j1bwtppc79|website=SI.com|date=June 26, 2024|access-date=June 27, 2024}}</ref> On July 6, he signed with the Celtics.<ref>{{cite web|title=Boston Celtics Sign Scheierman|url=https://www.nba.com/celtics/news/press-release-20240706-boston-celtics-sign-scheierman|website=NBA.com|date=July 6, 2024|access-date=July 14, 2024}}</ref>
On June 26, 2024, Scheierman was selected with the 30th overall pick by the [[Boston Celtics]] in the [[2024 NBA draft]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Matt|last=Geagan|title=Boston Celtics chose Creighton guard Baylor Scheierman with 30th pick in 2024 NBA Draft - CBS Boston|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/boston-celtics-2024-nba-draft-creighton-baylor-scheierman/|website=CBSNews.com|date=June 27, 2024|access-date=June 27, 2024}}</ref> His selection received generally positive reactions from NBA analysts, who saw his experience and fit with the Celtics as positive signs that he could immediately contribute to a team seeking to defend its title.<ref>{{cite web|first=John|last=Fanta|title=2024 NBA Draft grades: Lakers, Celtics, Timberwolves among Round 1 winners|url=https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nba/2024-nba-draft-grades-lakers-celtics-timberwolves-among-round-1-winners|website=FOXSports.com|date=June 27, 2024|access-date=June 27, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Krysten|last=Peek|title=2024 NBA Draft grades: First-round pick-by-pick analysis|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/2024-nba-draft-grades-first-round-pick-by-pick-analysis-032050481.html|website=Yahoo.com|date=June 26, 2024|access-date=June 27, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Derek|last=Parker|title=2024 NBA Draft: Grading all 30 First Round Picks|url=https://www.si.com/nba/draft/newsfeed/2024-nba-draft-grading-all-30-first-round-picks-01j1bwtppc79|website=SI.com|date=June 26, 2024|access-date=June 27, 2024}}</ref> On July 6, he signed with the Celtics.<ref>{{cite web|title=Boston Celtics Sign Scheierman|url=https://www.nba.com/celtics/news/press-release-20240706-boston-celtics-sign-scheierman|website=NBA.com|date=July 6, 2024|access-date=July 14, 2024}}</ref> Throughout his rookie season, he has been [[NBA G League#Standard assignment|assigned]] several times to the [[Maine Celtics]].<ref>{{cite web|title=2024-2025 Maine Celtics Transaction History|url=https://basketball.realgm.com/gleague/teams/Maine-Celtics/64/Transaction_History/2025|website=RealGM.com|access-date=December 24, 2024}}</ref>


==Career statistics==
==Career statistics==
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==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Scheierman has two older sisters, a younger sister, and a younger brother.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Jensen |first1=Bob |title=Scheierman for Six: Baylor Scheierman, Aurora |url=https://huskerlandpreps.rivals.com/news/scheierman-for-six-baylor-scheierman-aurora?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAJYaeXbrWgEbEZEOuSssppZlIrWkFsrau7cZzRbO874Z6FtaFbbUNlonigck8giY8dKMNQu6niJcBoS2GbsrKF2OX4DxWcoxF9rbDJdTq2ZDTObUMT5va2NwI2O7qI7chlsrlb66ZbyT7IjG-mBDss9RpU7C5CxrAojobNiSdEJb |website=[[Rivals.com]] |access-date=March 9, 2022 |date=November 5, 2018}}</ref> His father Scott played basketball at [[Hastings College]]. Scheierman is a [[Nondenominational Christian]].
Scheierman has two older sisters, a younger sister, and a younger brother.<ref>{{cite web|first=Bob|last=Jensen|title=Scheierman for Six: Baylor Scheierman, Aurora|url=https://huskerlandpreps.rivals.com/news/scheierman-for-six-baylor-scheierman-aurora?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAJYaeXbrWgEbEZEOuSssppZlIrWkFsrau7cZzRbO874Z6FtaFbbUNlonigck8giY8dKMNQu6niJcBoS2GbsrKF2OX4DxWcoxF9rbDJdTq2ZDTObUMT5va2NwI2O7qI7chlsrlb66ZbyT7IjG-mBDss9RpU7C5CxrAojobNiSdEJb|website=[[Rivals.com]]|date=November 5, 2018|access-date=March 9, 2022}}</ref> His father Scott played basketball at [[Hastings College]]. Scheierman is a [[Nondenominational Christian]].


==See also==
==See also==

Latest revision as of 16:34, 27 December 2024

Baylor Scheierman
Scheierman with Creighton in 2024
No. 55 – Maine Celtics
PositionShooting guard / small forward
LeagueNBA G League
Personal information
Born (2000-09-26) September 26, 2000 (age 24)
Hastings, Nebraska, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High schoolAurora (Aurora, Nebraska)
College
NBA draft2024: 1st round, 30th overall pick
Selected by the Boston Celtics
Playing career2024–present
Career history
2024–presentBoston Celtics
2024–present→Maine Celtics
Career highlights and awards
Stats at NBA.com Edit this at Wikidata
Stats at Basketball Reference Edit this at Wikidata

Baylor Arthur Scheierman (born September 26, 2000) is an American professional basketball player for the Maine Celtics of the NBA G League, on assignment from the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the South Dakota State Jackrabbits and the Creighton Bluejays.

High school career

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Scheierman attended Aurora High School in Aurora, Nebraska and played basketball, football, baseball, and golf. He averaged 16 points, six rebounds, and six assists per game as a junior.[1] Scheierman played quarterback and threw for 3,942 yards and a state-record 59 touchdowns as a senior, leading the team to a Class C Championship.[2] On the court, Scheierman averaged 22.1 points, 9.8 rebounds and 6.5 assists per game as a senior, leading the Huskies to the state tournament.[1] In November 2017, he committed to playing college basketball for South Dakota State, stating he liked the family atmosphere.[3]

College career

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As a freshman, Scheierman averaged six points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game, shooting 42.7 percent from the floor. He worked on his outside shooting over the summer. On March 8, 2021, he scored a career-high 28 points in a 90–88 semifinal loss against Oral Roberts after Kevin Obanor made a game-winning shot.[4] Scheierman averaged 15.4 points, 9.2 rebounds and four assists per game as a sophomore, shooting 49.8 percent from the floor.[1] He was named first-team All-Summit League.[5] He hit a three-pointer at the buzzer in a 77–74 win against Washington State.[6] Scheierman was named Summit League Player of the Year as a junior.[7] He averaged 16.2 points per game and led the conference in rebounding (7.8 per game) and assists (4.5 per game), shooting 51 percent from the field.

Following his junior season, Scheierman entered the NCAA transfer portal and also declared for the 2022 NBA draft while maintaining his collegiate eligibility.[8] On May 3, 2022, he committed to Creighton while remaining in the NBA Draft.[9] On May 24, 2022, Scheierman withdrew from the NBA draft.[10] He averaged 12.8 points, 8.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game as a senior, helping Creighton reach the Elite Eight. Scheierman opted to return for his fifth season of eligibility.[11] During that fifth year, Scheierman averaged a career-high 18.5 points per game, earning Third-Team All-American honors, First-Team All-Big East and leading Creighton to the Sweet Sixteen.

Professional career

[edit]

Boston / Maine Celtics (2024–present)

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On June 26, 2024, Scheierman was selected with the 30th overall pick by the Boston Celtics in the 2024 NBA draft.[12] His selection received generally positive reactions from NBA analysts, who saw his experience and fit with the Celtics as positive signs that he could immediately contribute to a team seeking to defend its title.[13][14][15] On July 6, he signed with the Celtics.[16] Throughout his rookie season, he has been assigned several times to the Maine Celtics.[17]

Career statistics

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Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

College

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2019–20 South Dakota State 32 3 20.2 .427 .247 .667 4.7 2.2 .4 .2 6.0
2020–21 South Dakota State 23 23 35.2 .498 .438 .845 9.2 4.0 1.0 .2 15.4
2021–22 South Dakota State 35 35 33.3 .508 .469 .802 7.8 4.5 1.3 .1 16.2
2022–23 Creighton 37 37 32.7 .424 .364 .840 8.3 3.3 1.0 .2 12.8
2023–24 Creighton 35 35 36.8 .448 .381 .876 9.0 3.9 .9 .1 18.5
Career 162 133 31.6 .461 .390 .820 7.8 3.6 .9 .2 13.8

Personal life

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Scheierman has two older sisters, a younger sister, and a younger brother.[18] His father Scott played basketball at Hastings College. Scheierman is a Nondenominational Christian.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Zimmer, Matt (January 22, 2022). "Baylor Scheierman uses football skills to lead South Dakota State's high-powered hoops offense". Argus Leader. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
  2. ^ Schinzel, Gene (December 19, 2020). "Aurora grad Baylor Scheierman is making a big impact for South Dakota State". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
  3. ^ Sautter, Mike (November 13, 2017). "Aurora guard Baylor Scheierman commits to South Dakota State". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
  4. ^ "Obanor wins it at buzzer, Oral Roberts beats SDSU in Summit". ESPN. Associated Press. March 8, 2021. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
  5. ^ "Oral Roberts' Abmas collects #SummitMBB Player of the Year honors". TheSummitLeague.org (Press release). Summit League. March 4, 2021. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
  6. ^ Schinzel, Gene (January 12, 2022). "Aurora grad Baylor Scheierman is 'a big part of everything' for South Dakota State". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
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