Celtics sign first-round pick to rookie contract

The Celtics have officially inked No. 30 draft pick Baylor Scheierman to his rookie deal, according to a team press statement.

The 6-foot-6 swingman enjoyed a decorated five-year collegiate career, splitting his time between South Dakota State and Creighton.

He was twice named an All-Summit League First-Teamer in 2021 and 2022 while with South Dakota State, where he finished as the Summit League Player of the Year. He blossomed at Creighton. During his two-year tenure there, he was named as an All-Big East First-Teamer and an All-American Third-Teamer in 2024.

In his fifth and final NCAA season, Scheierman posted a college-best average of 18.5 points on a .448/.381/.876 slash line. He also notched 9.0 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 0.9 swipes a night.

Now, he’ll be hard-pressed to earn significant run on the reigning champs. Fresh off a 64-18 regular season finish and a 16-3 postseason run to their 18th title, the Celtics have enjoyed an active offseason so far, locking in their various incumbent veterans to defend their title in 2024-25.

Boston already boasts major depth along the wing, but Scheierman could have some value as a catch-and-shoot release valve for the club’s three-point-centric offense.