NBA draft combine: Creighton's Baylor Scheierman among standouts in scrimmages
The NBA draft combine in Chicago offers potential draft picks an opportunity to boost their stock with the draft roughly six weeks away.
In addition to all the drills and skills tests, the players are also getting a chance to show off their talents under game conditions during the daily scrimmages.
However, many of the likely first-round prospects have opted not to take part in the scrimmages − which has opened the door for others to assert themselves in front of the scouts and media in attendance.
So what have we learned so far from the action that has taken place? Here's a look at the early standouts.
Baylor Scheierman shines in Game 1
Forward Baylor Scheierman of Creighton showed off his range in Tuesday's first scrimmage. He connected on 6-of-11 field goal attempts, including 3-of-6 from 3-point range, on his way to a game-high 17 points.
Just another day for Creighton's Baylor Scheierman in the opening NBA Draft Combine scrimmage. His distinct feel for the game was on full display with 17 points, 8 rebounds, and a trio of triples. Measured in at 6'6.25" barefoot with a 6'8.25" wingspan. pic.twitter.com/H8WBrBmru4
— League Him (@League_Him) May 15, 2024
Bronny James, son of LeBron James, also started alongside Scheierman, scoring four points on 2-of-8 shooting and pulling down four rebounds in 19-plus minutes.
Kentucky's Antonio Reeves matched Scheierman's 17 points and added four assists off the bench.
On the other side, Colorado's KJ Simpson led the way with 16 points.
Boxscore from game one of the NBA draft combine. Competitive game that produced a lot of strong performances.
Standouts:
-Creighton's Baylor Scheierman
-Colorado's KJ Simpson
-USF's Jonathan Mogbo
-Illawarra's AJ Johnson
-Washington St's Isaac Jones
-Kentucky's Antonio Reeves pic.twitter.com/34SxOACaXg— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) May 14, 2024
Jamal Shead does it all in Game 2
Point guard Jamal Shead of Houston drew rave reviews for his performance in Tuesday's second game. He scored 14 points on 5-of-10 shooting and dished out four assists.
Enrique Freeman of Akron led all scorers with 17.
Box score from today’s second NBA Draft Combine scrimmage.
Houston’s Jamal Shead was the best player on the court.
Akron’s Enrique Freeman continues to get stuff done — super productive and reliable.
Adelaide’s Trentyn Flowers with an encouraging showing. pic.twitter.com/7IYKUhc9XF— Jon Chepkevich (@JonChep) May 14, 2024
Wednesday's action is already underway at Wintrust Arena in Chicago.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: NBA draft combine: Baylor Scheierman, Jamal Shead impress in scrimmage