Baylor Scheierman, No. Four in ESPN’s faculty basketball switch rankings, commits to Creighton Bluejays

South Dakota State switch Baylor Scheierman, arguably the very best obtainable participant within the portal, dedicated to Creighton on Tuesday.

Scheierman, a Nebraska native, selected the Bluejays over Nebraska, Clemson, Arkansas and Duke.

“I made a decision to decide to Creighton as a result of I actually like how they play,” Scheierman informed ESPN. “They’re an unselfish workforce who actually share the ball and that is what I am used to and I take pleasure in taking part in that manner. In addition they let their guys play free and unfastened and I really feel like I play my greatest in that sort of system.

“They’ve an excellent group of fellows coming again which might be very proficient and know tips on how to play the correct manner and I feel us collectively can do one thing particular. Additionally, the chance to come back dwelling was a suggestion I could not resist.”

The Bluejays have been ranked No. 9 in ESPN’s preliminary Approach-Too-Early preseason prime 25, however the addition of Scheierman, who’s ranked No. Four in ESPN’s transfer rankings, provides them an elite scorer and pushes them into the highest 5.

“They stated I am that lacking piece that may take them to a nationwide championship — and higher but, I can do it at dwelling,” Scheierman stated.

A flexible 6-foot-6 wing, Scheierman gained Summit League Participant of the Yr honors this previous season after averaging 16.2 factors, 7.eight rebounds and 4.5 assists, whereas capturing 46.9% from 3-point vary. Over the course of the season, he tallied 12 double-doubles, together with a 26-point, 11-rebound, six-assist efficiency towards Omaha in January.

Scheierman helped lead the Jackrabbits to a 30-Four report, together with an 18-Zero Summit League mark, earlier than shedding within the first spherical of the NCAA match to Providence. He had 18 factors and 10 rebounds within the loss to the Friars.

It was his second straight season incomes a first-team all-conference choice, as he was picked in 2020-21 after averaging 15.Four factors, 9.2 rebounds and 4.Zero assists.

Among the finest NBA draft prospects within the portal, Scheierman continues to be testing the NBA draft waters and is invited to the G League Elite Camp on Could 16-17.

“There is not a quantity I had in thoughts,” Scheierman stated. “I feel if I can get drafted and it is assured cash then I’ll keep.”

What makes Scheierman such an fascinating prospect is his offensive versatility. He can play the purpose guard spot as a result of he is an elite passer, however he is additionally terrific off the ball due to his capturing capability. Plus, he rebounds like an influence ahead.

Creighton ought to match Scheierman nicely as a result of it should assist him defensively. He can guard whichever ahead Arthur Kaluma is not defending, and he may have Huge East Defensive Participant of the Yr Ryan Kalkbrenner behind him to guard the rim.

For Scheierman, greater than any NIL bundle, proving that his manufacturing can carry over towards the best degree of competitors was key in his choice to choose Creighton. He performed the ability ahead spot within the Summit League for an up-tempo workforce, which allowed him to showcase his total skillset, however left NBA groups questioning the way it interprets.

“It is truly humorous as a result of there was info getting out that like, I used to be demanding this and that,” Scheierman stated. “In all actuality, I knew NIL was gonna be part of it, however I informed my dad and mom in the beginning of the method that if I am going again to high school, I am doing this to in the end put myself in a greater place for my professional aspirations.”

Scheierman will be part of 4 gamers who began a minimum of 13 video games for Creighton final season. Ryan Nembhard was probably the greatest freshman level guards within the nation, whereas fellow freshman Trey Alexander got here on robust down the stretch of the season, averaging 16.Zero factors and seven.Zero assists in two NCAA match video games. Kalkbrenner and Kaluma will anchor the frontcourt.

Jonathan Givony is an NBA Draft skilled and the founder and co-owner of DraftExpress.com, a non-public scouting and analytics service utilized by NBA, NCAA and Worldwide groups.