The NBA summer league concluded with some standout performances, including Yang Hansen of Portland and Baylor Scheierman of the Celtics, highlighting unexpected players making significant impacts as the league wraps up.
Boston Celtics rookie Baylor Scheierman made his NBA Summer League debut against the Miami Heat, scoring 13 points and contributing five rebounds and six assists. Scheierman, a standout shooter from Creighton, expressed excitement about playing at NBA speed and emulating his childhood idol, Pistol Pete Maravich. The Celtics have signed him to a four-year deal, allowing him time to develop.
Baylor Scheierman becomes the second player in Creighton history to achieve a triple-double, with 15 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists in a 94-72 victory over Georgetown. Trey Alexander also contributed with 26 points and 5 assists. The win helped Creighton regain confidence after recent losses and showcased their high-scoring offense, with a 58.6% field goal percentage and 47.2% from beyond the arc. The team's performance was praised by coach Greg McDermott, who emphasized the importance of maintaining momentum for future games.
Baylor Scheierman's 20 points and emotional play helped No. 17 Creighton rally past Xavier with an 85-78 win, as Trey Alexander also contributed with 27 points, nine rebounds, and four assists. Despite a tough first half, Scheierman's game-defining triples and defensive efforts stifled Xavier's Desmond Claude, while Creighton's resilience and resolve ultimately secured the victory in another close Big East battle.
No. 15 Creighton men's basketball team dominated in-state rival Nebraska with an 89-60 victory, led by Baylor Scheierman's impressive performance of 24 points and 10 rebounds. The win avenged last year's upset loss to Nebraska and marked the start of a new winning streak for Creighton. The Scheierman family, hailing from Nebraska, celebrated the hometown hero's success in defeating the Huskers.