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Big East Transfer Profile: Baylor Scheierman

Big East Transfer Profile: Baylor Scheierman

Baylor Scheierman

Height: 6-6

Former School: South Dakota State

New School: Creighton

Years Remaining: Two

Recruiting Ranking: NR

2021-22 Stats: 16.2 ppg/7.8 rpg/4.5 apg/33.5 mpg; 50.8%/46.9%/80.2%

Baylor Scheierman’s 2021-22 season ended at the hands of the Providence Friars in the NCAA Tournament in March. Scheierman’s transfer to their conference rival, the Creighton Bluejays, became official when he withdrew from the NBA Draft on Tuesday.

The Nebraska native returns to his home state after three seasons with the Jackrabbits. He became a full-time starter as sophomore, earning First Team All-Summit League honors. In his junior year, Scheierman reached new heights by being named Player of the Year in the Summit League. He led the conference in rebounds and assists and was one of the best three-point shooters in the nation.

What’s His Game?

The conversation about Scheierman has to start with his shot making, but the talented senior brings much more than just that to Creighton.

Scheierman made 46.2 percent of his threes on 177 attempts as a junior. He finished four games perfect from deep, including hitting all six attempts in a win at Omaha. At 6-6, Scheieirman has the ability to shoot over most defenders. He also isn’t afraid to fire away from just about anywhere on the court.

Scheierman immediately becomes the best shooter on the floor for Creighton, and he’s the best shooter Greg McDermott has had since Cole Huff.

It’s worth noting that most of Scheierman’s production came against weak opponents. According to Bart Torvik’s website, he has shot less than 30 percent from deep against top 100 opponents. That includes hitting just 7 of 25 shots against those teams last season. Most…

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