Before the Celtics selected him with the No. 30 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, Baylor Scheierman set the Nebraska state record for single-season passing yards (3,924) and touchdowns (59) as a high-school quarterback.
His football skill-set helped prepare him for the hardwood. Scheierman was a First-Team All-Big East selection last season, averaging 18.5 points, 9 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game.
“I think it plays a big part, obviously,” Scheierman said. “The quarterback in football – you have to know everything that is going on on the field. You have to know what routes your receivers are running.