Celtics select Baylor Scheierman with No. 30 pick in 2024 NBA Draft

Brad Stevens made his first pick in the first round during his tenure as Celtics president of basketball operations on Wednesday night selecting Baylor Scheierman out of Creighton with the No. 30 overall pick.

Scheierman is one of the more seasoned players in the draft and he should slot into Boston’s depth chart right away on the wing behind Sam Hauser as another scoring threat off the bench.

Boston now has 12 players under contract for next season pending a couple of team options due this weekend. Boston also has the No. 54 overall pick to use during day two of the NBA Draft on Thursday.

Scheierman, 23, comes into the NBA ranks with plenty of collegiate experience. He spent five total seasons in college, taking advantage of the extra year of eligibility afforded to players because of the pandemic. Notably, Scheierman fits the Celtics’ team as he was a stellar shooter throughout his career, finishing 39.0% on 3-pointers.

Scheierman spent the first three seasons of his career at South Dakota State. He then spent the final two years of college at Creighton, helping the Bluejays to an Elite Eight appearance in 2023.

Scheierman developed his way throughout his college career. He averaged 6.0 points as a freshman but kept improving his game. Scheierman’s numbers dipped a tad after transferring to Creighton, but he finished strong as he was a crucial part of their roster in the Big East. The guard will now look to stick with the reigning NBA champions, though the C’s will look to develop him into a rotation player.