Last Updated on July 24, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Baylor Scheierman built a reputation as one of college basketball’s most complete wings, contributing as a scorer, rebounder, and playmaker. His ability to impact multiple areas of the game, along with his competitive edge, helped him remain productive no matter the role or situation.

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Baylor Scheierman
  • Nationality: American
  • Date of Birth: September 26, 2000
  • Hometown: Aurora, Nebraska, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 6 inches (198 cm)
  • Weight: 213 pounds (97 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 11 inches (211cm)
  • Shoe Size: Size 15 (US)
  • Position: Guard
  • Jersey Number: #55 (Boston Celtics)
  • High School: Aurora High School, Aurora, Nebraska
  • College:
    • South Dakota State University (2019–2022)
    • Creighton University (2022–2024)
  • NBA Draft: Selected by the Boston Celtics in the 1st round, 30th overall pick, in 2024
  • Professional Teams:
    • Boston Celtics (2024–present)
    • Maine Celtics (NBA G League affiliate, 2024–present)
  • Championship Rings: None as of January 2025
  • Children: None
  • Siblings: Information not publicly available

Player Archetype / Play Style

Baylor Scheierman’s player archetype is that of a skilled shooting wing and offensive connector whose game leans heavily on feel, rebounding, and shotmaking versatility. At about 6-foot-7 and 205 pounds, he has good size for a perimeter forward, though his physical profile is shaped more by coordination, toughness, and body control than by speed or explosion. Offensively, his role is to stretch the floor, fire from deep, make smart passing reads, and keep possessions moving with secondary creation, while defensively he fits better as a team-oriented wing who competes on the glass, rotates well, and uses positioning instead of elite lateral quickness to survive matchups. Overall, Scheierman plays like a modern complementary forward whose shooting touch, passing IQ, and all-around polish give him clear value even without standout athletic tools. (NBA)

Scouting Report

I’ve always thought Baylor Scheierman’s passing is the first thing that deserves attention, not his shooting. Defenders naturally worry about the jumper because of how comfortably he fires from deep range, but that concern opens up the rest of his game. He loves to come off DHOs or pick-and-pops looking like he’s ready to shoot, only to hold the defender in place for a split second before slipping a bounce pass to a cutter or throwing a skip pass to the weak side. He’s an outstanding rebounder for a wing because he reads where misses are likely to land instead of simply chasing the ball, and those rebounds often become instant transition opportunities since he’s capable of pushing the break himself. The trade-off is that he doesn’t create much separation with pure speed, so long, athletic defenders can crowd his airspace and make him work harder for clean looks if the offense becomes stagnant. Defensively, he understands team concepts well. He rotates early, tags rollers without losing sight of perimeter shooters and uses positioning to compensate for average lateral quickness, but explosive scorers can expose him if he’s repeatedly isolated in space. To me, Scheierman is the kind of player who raises the IQ of an offense because he constantly makes the pass that keeps the advantage alive instead of forcing difficult plays. Put him alongside an aggressive downhill creator and his combination of spacing, rebounding and secondary playmaking becomes even more valuable because defenses have to choose between helping at the rim or staying attached to one of the league’s more dangerous movement shooters. There are clear similarities to Joe Ingles in the way he blends shooting with understated playmaking, while parts of his offensive rhythm resemble Gordon Hayward, particularly the ability to rebound, advance the ball and make composed decisions that connect one action seamlessly to the next rather than chasing individual statistics.

Sources:

NBA.com — 2024 NBA Mock Draft with pro projections for top prospects
NBA.com — Latest 2-round mock draft after NCAA Tournament
NBA.com — Updated Big Board ranking the top 101 prospects