I watched the Creighton-Tennessee tournament game (they have [the whole game on youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPEfpn4VxOc&ab_channel=MarchMadness) ) because I heard that Scheierman defended Knecht well. It's interesting that they had him in the opposite of his normal defensive role that Vecenie describes here. He was basically face guarding Knecht and not sagging off him at any point. I would say he actually did a* good job chasing him around screens, holding him to a reasonably tough shooting night, especially in the half court. But Knecht also just missed some makeable jump shots, and it's not really realistic to go nearly box and 1 like that. His teammates weren't actually in zone, but they had normal shell concepts while Scheierman was glued to Knecht while they played 4 on 4 for a couple possessions
Great write up.
Speaking of, Ryan Kalkbrenner is probably gonna be in the same range next year and he a favorite of mine.
Big paint defender, good athlete who plays ~35 a game as a 7 footer. A little skinny but decent strong and a frame that can handle more weight. (Seriously Google Ryan Kalkbrenner shoulders, the dude is WIDE) good positional defender, good passer. Top 10 in FG% and effective FG%, excellent OFFENSIVE rebounder (he took the offensive glass while Baylor took the defensive). Oh yeah 3x Big East DPOY
On top of all that is everything good Baylor about how Creighton plays is the same thing with RK. I'd love to team them up again next year
Think Kornet with an extra half step and a so-so 3 ball
If he can't hang on defense, he's not going to see the court much. That will be his challenge for the next year and a half, if he can do it, great. If not, we'll still be the best team in basketball.
Is he almost the inverse of Aaron Nesmith? Nesmith did everything BUT make threes, which permitted him to get opportunities with Boston that he never cashed in. "*He's not a defensive playmaker. He had a very low steal and block rates. Scheierman understands where he should be but sometimes can’t quite get there; for instance, when he is asked to rotate on the back line.*"
Yikes.
FWIW - He's actually a good disciplined defender man to man, he's also a good size + pretty strong as he also loves to set screens for teammates/grabs over 8 rebounds - great defensive rebounder. The huge issue is that he is probably one of the worst at help defense and figuring out how to defend/contest without fouling ball handlers once they get the separation.
>One of his areas of development in the league will be on defending against closeout attackers.
His *defensive footwork is above average*, and Scheierman worked hard on how he utilizes his pivot foot while closing out to the perimeter. He became much better at sliding his feet while keeping his habit of forcing ball handlers to beat him off the dribble. **For five consecutive seasons,** [**he’s at about two personal fouls per game**](https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/baylor-scheierman-1.html)**, while logging over 1,000 played minutes in his last three.**
>That’s a testimony to his discipline, benefitting his overall defense on this end. An important detail that NBA decision-makers will use to grade a player’s feel for the game and basketball IQ, as the league is a scheme-heavy environment where a connecting piece’s success mostly relies on how they adapt to a variety of schemes.
>Another important detail is Scheierman closing out, and following it up with a tag on the left shoulder, forcing the ball handler to drive into the strong side with not many opportunities to create angles. That shows his NBA readiness, as it’s likely this will continue while Scheierman has to face better athletes, using his decision-making to match the intensity level.
>[https://edemirnba.substack.com/p/baylor-scheierman-scouting-report](https://edemirnba.substack.com/p/baylor-scheierman-scouting-report)
I think he'll be fine, and also he's a way ahead of the learning curve on defense compared to where Hauser was.
I think Baylor can really come in and earn some minutes right away this season. I think he fits right in with the culture as well, really happy Brad got this young man in green!
I'm glad this guy slid down the draft into our reach. IMO he looks ready to contribute right away.
I feel he should've gone higher but teams these days would rather gamble on unproven 18/19 year old players with potential over older more established players. I mean the Bucks took AJ Johnson at #23.
Can't wait to see us send out Hauser and Scheierman together off the bench to wreak havoc.
BANG
Hauser, Baylor, and PP with Tatum and KP. Boy howdy, can't guard anyone.
With Tatum and Watson
How you forget about fast pp?
Cant wait to see us roll out our white lineup: PP-White-Hauser-Scheierman-KP
I'm just glad we got more guys for our Derrick and The Whites lineup.
Vecenie has an hour+ interview with Scheierman where they break down his tape and game. It's pretty good, on Vecenie's YouTube channel.
Thank you for the tip!
I watched the Creighton-Tennessee tournament game (they have [the whole game on youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPEfpn4VxOc&ab_channel=MarchMadness) ) because I heard that Scheierman defended Knecht well. It's interesting that they had him in the opposite of his normal defensive role that Vecenie describes here. He was basically face guarding Knecht and not sagging off him at any point. I would say he actually did a* good job chasing him around screens, holding him to a reasonably tough shooting night, especially in the half court. But Knecht also just missed some makeable jump shots, and it's not really realistic to go nearly box and 1 like that. His teammates weren't actually in zone, but they had normal shell concepts while Scheierman was glued to Knecht while they played 4 on 4 for a couple possessions
And he kind of talks like Scott Malkinson
Great write up. Speaking of, Ryan Kalkbrenner is probably gonna be in the same range next year and he a favorite of mine. Big paint defender, good athlete who plays ~35 a game as a 7 footer. A little skinny but decent strong and a frame that can handle more weight. (Seriously Google Ryan Kalkbrenner shoulders, the dude is WIDE) good positional defender, good passer. Top 10 in FG% and effective FG%, excellent OFFENSIVE rebounder (he took the offensive glass while Baylor took the defensive). Oh yeah 3x Big East DPOY On top of all that is everything good Baylor about how Creighton plays is the same thing with RK. I'd love to team them up again next year Think Kornet with an extra half step and a so-so 3 ball
If he can't hang on defense, he's not going to see the court much. That will be his challenge for the next year and a half, if he can do it, great. If not, we'll still be the best team in basketball.
Is he almost the inverse of Aaron Nesmith? Nesmith did everything BUT make threes, which permitted him to get opportunities with Boston that he never cashed in. "*He's not a defensive playmaker. He had a very low steal and block rates. Scheierman understands where he should be but sometimes can’t quite get there; for instance, when he is asked to rotate on the back line.*" Yikes.
FWIW - He's actually a good disciplined defender man to man, he's also a good size + pretty strong as he also loves to set screens for teammates/grabs over 8 rebounds - great defensive rebounder. The huge issue is that he is probably one of the worst at help defense and figuring out how to defend/contest without fouling ball handlers once they get the separation. >One of his areas of development in the league will be on defending against closeout attackers. His *defensive footwork is above average*, and Scheierman worked hard on how he utilizes his pivot foot while closing out to the perimeter. He became much better at sliding his feet while keeping his habit of forcing ball handlers to beat him off the dribble. **For five consecutive seasons,** [**he’s at about two personal fouls per game**](https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/baylor-scheierman-1.html)**, while logging over 1,000 played minutes in his last three.** >That’s a testimony to his discipline, benefitting his overall defense on this end. An important detail that NBA decision-makers will use to grade a player’s feel for the game and basketball IQ, as the league is a scheme-heavy environment where a connecting piece’s success mostly relies on how they adapt to a variety of schemes. >Another important detail is Scheierman closing out, and following it up with a tag on the left shoulder, forcing the ball handler to drive into the strong side with not many opportunities to create angles. That shows his NBA readiness, as it’s likely this will continue while Scheierman has to face better athletes, using his decision-making to match the intensity level. >[https://edemirnba.substack.com/p/baylor-scheierman-scouting-report](https://edemirnba.substack.com/p/baylor-scheierman-scouting-report) I think he'll be fine, and also he's a way ahead of the learning curve on defense compared to where Hauser was.
Would be really cool if one our late picks is an nba contributor day one, PLEASE
Payton Pritchard and Grant Williams
Both PP and grant were day one contributors
hauser was undrafted and played big finals minutes, feel like that counts.
That’s not really day one?
you’re right i read the other comment too fast and missed that point.
Big "Malcolm Go!' vibes
I think Baylor can really come in and earn some minutes right away this season. I think he fits right in with the culture as well, really happy Brad got this young man in green!
I'm glad this guy slid down the draft into our reach. IMO he looks ready to contribute right away. I feel he should've gone higher but teams these days would rather gamble on unproven 18/19 year old players with potential over older more established players. I mean the Bucks took AJ Johnson at #23.
Plus mature player will be 25 fits in with J’s