Top transfer Baylor Scheierman joins Creighton Basketball for 2022-23 season Creighton Basketball picks up a commitment from South Dakota State star Baylor Scheierman. Now, the do-it-all wing leaves Brookings, South Dakota three years later having led the Jackrabbits in 2022 to both an NCAA Tournament appearance and a conference championship. 210, SF / I agree to receive the "CBS Sports HQ Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. Are you optimistic enough to get in on Creightons +4000 national championship odds at Tipico Sportsbook? 6-8 / Though this isn't how the Jays expected this basketball season to end, they landed at No. The Creighton Bluejays have landed a crystal ball prediction on 247Sports to be the team Walton ends up with. Creighton's Christian Bishop and Marcus Zegarowski pressure Seton Hall's Quincy McKnight during their game on Saturday. The Bluejays finished ranked seventh nationally on 247Sports team rankings and first atop the Big East in the battle for the top recruits. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Must be 21 or older to gamble. James Blackmon scored 26 points for the Hoosiers, who are now fourth in these rankings. Scheierman will join four players who started at least 13 games for Creighton last season. The Bluejays overall record was 22-9 on the season and 14-6 in conference play. But there was something special about this seasons Creighton basketball squad, something that made it an intrigui. 195, PF / Junior Damien Jefferson, carrying the Big East championship trophy, interrupts coach Greg McDermott's postgame TV interview following Creighton's 77-60 victory over Seton Hall. We've been tracking the mayhem for the last several months through the top 25 individual transfers, but now it's time to figure out who the winners and losers were from a team perspective. The Bluejays are coached by 13th-year head coach Greg McDermott and play their home games at the CHI Health Center Omaha in Omaha, Nebraska as members of the Big East Conference . Green, who was in the portal before opting to turn pro even though his dad is on the ISU staff. Creighton's Jordan Scurry celebrates the closing seconds against Seton Hall at CHI Health Center on Saturday, March 07, 2020. 205, PG / at https://tarheelswire.usatoday.com/2022/05/03/kerwin-walton-lands-prediction-for-creighton/, announced he was heading to the transfer portal on Sunday, 2023 ACC Tournament seeding, schedule, info (March 3), Where UNC basketball stands in Bracketology going into Duke game, UNC Basketball vs. Duke: Game preview, info, prediction and more, 2024 UNC target aiming for return visit to Chapel Hill, Twitter reacts to Armando Bacot Outer Banks appearance, UNC wing Leaky Black details conversation with Danny Green, Armando Bacot: 'Haven't made a decision' on potential return to UNC, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. The Buckeyes lost a couple of solid role players to the portal in Justin Ahrens and Meechie Johnson Jr. The Wolverines' ranking is based on a returning core of Hunter Dickinson, Caleb Houstan and Moussa Diabate. 1. But now, another transfer is earning the attention of Davis and his staff. Osmani is a 6-foot-4 guard who finished his Oak Lawn High School career (in the Chicago suburbs) as the program's all-time leading scorer. Position switches part of 'magic' for Nebraska coach Matt Rhule, Shatel: Sam Griesel is 'living the dream' at Nebraska - all thanks to the transfer portal, Live updates: Nebraska high school girls basketball state tournament semifinals. First, Tang has already proven he's not afraid to make runs at high-profile recruits. By Matt DeMarinis. But, at this point, he doesn't project as a first-round pick -- or even as a second-round pick. Role players Max Agbonkpolo and Ethan Anderson left for Wyoming after three seasons of steady contributions. Bieniemy averaged 5.1 points per game and recorded a 2.3 assist-to-turnover rate during two years with the Sooners. 165, PF / The Boilermakers' ranking is based on Purdue returning three of the top seven scorers from a team that made the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament - among them All-American candidate Zach Edey. National recruiting analyst Travis Branham logged that prediction on Monday, giving them their lone prediction. Just look at Brady Manek, who transferred from Oklahoma to North Carolina last offseason and wound up playing an integral role as a stretch forward on a Final Four squad. 6-ranked transfer in Terrence Shannon Jr. from Texas Tech and our No. Here are a few names to watch in the transfer portal: Alex OConnell (Signed with Creighton): The 6-foot-6 guard had kept his recruitment rather quiet these past couple weeks. 230, SG / A strong season from Creighton women's basketball predictably produced several awards for the team Thursday. They have expressed their feelings intelligently. -, SG / 220, SF / Admittedly, that's not a lot -- but Matt Painter deserves the benefit of the doubt based on the consistency with which he runs his program. Creighton's Ty-Shon Alexander holds the Big East Championship trophy after defeating Seton Hall at CHI Health Center on Saturday, March 07, 2020. Virginia forward Justin McKoy as a transfer commitment. 6-4 / They diid lose second-leading scorer Emmitt Matthews Jr., who is transferring back to West Virginia. 185, SG / Essentially everything South Dakota State wanted to do offensively ran through him. He posts up smaller defenders with ease and is continuing to work on creating off the dribble. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Creighton men's basketball opened Sokol Arena's doors to the public Friday as it hosted Bird Club Madness, an NIL event that dually served as an early look at a team drawing preseason . Jon covers Creighton athletics, the College World Series and more for The World-Herald. Sports betting and gambling are not legal in all locations. Creighton's Christian Bishop celebrates defeating Seton Hall for the Big East regular season championship at CHI Health Center on Saturday, March 07, 2020. One way to build off an NCAA Tournament Round-of-32 loss is to immediately add proven talent. Alex O'Connell, a Duke transfer, is a Creighton Bluejay. Ty-Shon Alexander will remain in the NBA Draft. "I think if I can get drafted and it's guaranteed money, then I will stay.". Summit League Player of the Year Baylor Scheierman, who is ranked No. The Razorbacks' ranking is based on Arkansas returning three of the top five scorers from a team that advanced to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament for the second straight year - among them Jaylin Williams and Davonte Davis. Creighton won the game 74-46. Both Farabello and Scheierman will be playing their fourth year of college basketball this upcoming season. Creighton forward Christian Bishop is receiving interest from North Carolina and on Tuesday, the Tar Heels officially offered the recruit per Inside Carolina. Butler did lose a productive veteran forward in Bryce Golden amid the transition from LaVall Jordan to Matta. Now, after Scheiermans commitment, neither of these things will be much of an issue. The small forward averaged11 points and 6.4 rebounds per game for Creighton last year and did shoot 68 percent from the floor, an eye-popping number. Colorado State off to 14-0 start with JUCO transfers leading the way; By Brad Winton 01/01/2015, 3:30pm EST ; Read More; Gary Payton II joins his Dad with triple-double; He also averaged 16.2 points, 7.8 rebounds and 4.5 assists en route to a Summit League Player of the Year Award. The Spartans' ranking is based on Michigan State returning six of the top nine scorers from a team that advanced to the Round of 32 of the NCAA Tournament - among them Max Christie, who has declared for the NBA Draft but could return to school considering he's not a projected first-round pick. That experienced core should have Jamie Dixon's team competing for what could be TCU's first Big 12 title. Kansas guard Remy Martin was another example, as he flipped a switch in the postseason and helped Kansas win the national title after transferring in from Arizona State. - / Creighton freshman Jalen Windham has entered the transfer portal. He will be spotted by both Kaluma and potentially freshman Fredrick King. A core of Azuolas Tubelis, Kerr Kriisa and Dalen Terry should keep Tommy Lloyd's program a part of the national conversation. Kansas State lost Nijel Pack, the Big 12's third-leading scorer, to Miami in a high-dollar NIL deal. commits. But Bill Self should still have a core of Jalen Wilson, Dajuan Harris and Joseph Yusefu to combine with a top-five recruiting class highlighted by 5-star prospects Gradey Dick, MJ Rice and Ernest Udeh. With Scheiermans lofty NIL deal target, it is clear that Greg McDermott and Creighton are going all in for the upcoming season. Heres a look at the Bluejays 2021 recruiting class and each players potential impact. South Dakota State transfer Baylor Scheierman announced his commitment to Bluejays this week with a simple message for his new fanbase Cant wait to come homeRoll Jays.. Follow us@TarHeelsWireon Twitter and like our page onFacebookto follow ongoing coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels news, notes and opinions. 16-ranked transfer, and the loss of little production via the portal makes this a nice transfer cycle for the Blue Jays.. Alex O'Connell (Signed with Creighton): The 6-foot-6 guard had kept his recruitment rather quiet these past couple weeks. Nyatawa: Three takeaways on Duke's Alex O'Connell transferring to Creighton, Half-Court Press: Creighton's dream season ends abruptly; Nebraska's building a new team, Could Creighton basketball be ranked preseason top 5? The best Blue Jays coverage on the web. 190, SG / 6 Terrence Shannon Jr. (Illinois) and No. Redshirt freshman Rafael Castro would be the lone real returning paint presence as. 6-8 / The Blue Devils' ranking is based on Duke losing five players early to the NBA Draft - namely Paolo Banchero, AJ Griffin, Mark Williams, Wendell Moore and Trevor Keels. But redshirting should allow him to get integrated into the Jays culture and system. But the Jays had been involved since the beginning. The pandemic has forced the NCAA to adopt rules for senior eligibility and one-time penalty-free transfers. Creighton should fit Scheierman well because it will help him defensively. 6-4 / Every spring, at least one surprise prospect pops onto Creightons radar. Buy Longhorns Tickets. He started all 31 games for Creighton and averaged 13 points in three NCAA Tournament games. 225, PG / Final. One of the best NBA draft prospects in the portal, Scheierman is still testing the NBA draft waters and is invited to the G League Elite Camp being held May 16-17. The depth is what really could make this team special moving forward. Fans rush the court as Creighton defeats Seton Hall to claim the regular season Big East conference championship on Saturday. By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. 6-4 / There could be more roster moves ahead. 180, PG / We sincerely appreciate all of the support that we have received from the community over the years, and we look forward to bringing you the most comprehensive basketball recruiting experience in the world! With some needs at the forward position, Bishop could make sense for Davis on his roster. 11y . 190, SG / With no incoming transfers to replace them, this team looks a bit lean on proven depth. 9 in ESPN's initial Way-Too-Early Preseason Top 25, but the addition of Scheierman, who is ranked No. Transfer Portal Team Rankings; login. And while simply running it back minus Ryan Hawkins (yes, another Ryan), would have been awesome, Scheiermans addition raises the ceiling. And as it stands today, CU has three open scholarships to fill. 59. 180, PG / Creighton forward Christian Bishop is receiving interest from North Carolina and on Tuesday, the Tar Heels officially. Creighton Bluejays Maryland Terrapins Kentucky, Pittsburgh both drop out of the Top 25. UNC has the best and most-accomplished returning core in the sport. BUFFALO, NEW YORK - MARCH 17: Baylor Scheierman #3 of the South Dakota State Jackrabbits looks on during the first round game of the 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament against the Providence Friars at KeyBank Center on March 17, 2022 in Buffalo, New York. The Hurricanes added our No. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. PF / 6-8 / The Jays are still in the mix for 2020 recruits. Ed Croswell and La Salle graduate transfer Clifton Moore are both expected to depart after the 2022-23 season. 7-0 / Especially considering the aforementioned conference freshman of the year, Ryan Nembhard, and honorable mention center, Ryan Kalkbrenner, ended the season on the sideline with injuries. That's three double-digit scorers Kelvin Sampson should have to pair with Jarace Walker, a 5-star freshman who is among the reasons Houston will once again be the favorite in the AAC. Bishop averaged 11.0 points and a team-high 6.4 rebounds last season for Creighton. 7-0 / Hes a former top 100 recruit. The mascot Billy Bluejay is standing on the hoop. 6-7 / 5 transfer from Utah Valley is clutch, but the departures of No. -- Christian Bishop, who excelled as the Creighton Bluejays' undersized center the past two years, is planning to transfer. The addition of 5-star guard Keyonte George should give Baylor one of the sport's best backcourts. Kansas, Wake Forest, Texas A&M, Illinois, Missouri, UNLV, Arkansas and Minnesota are just some of the schools to reach out and make contact, and now we can add UNC to that list as well. Scheierman averaged 16.2 points, 7.8 rebounds and 4.5 assists this past season while making 46.9% of the 5.1 3-pointers he attempted for a South Dakota State team that finished 30-5. Fans celebrate as Creighton defeats Seton Hall to claim the regular season Big East conference championship on Saturday. The Trojans are welcoming the nation's No. The Hoosiers' ranking is based on Indiana returning the top three scorers from a team that made the NCAA Tournament - among them Trayce Jackson-Davis, who could be a candidate for Big Ten Player of the Year. 6-4 / While doing that, he was actively attempting to convince Walker Kessler to stay at UNC rather than transfer. Follow him on Twitter @JonNyatawa. But Bieniemy, an athlete and a gifted defender, has tons of potential. Ranking men's college basketball's top transfers: Where has everyone landed? Creighton basketball transfer tracker: The latest on potential additions to the Jays' roster. The incoming class is highlighted by Princeton transfer Jaelin Llewellyn and top-40 prospect Jett Howard, the latter of whom was named MVP at the Iverson Classic. OConnell will have to sit out a year before playing his senior season at Creighton. 230, PF / You can cancel at any time. Creighton and Seton Hall tip off their game on Saturday in Omaha. 13-ranked transfer in Matthew Mayer from Baylor. He was a highly sought-after player in the portal after a promising three seasons with Creighton. 6-5 / It's a major. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images). Scheierman, a standout scorer at South Dakota State, was perhaps the most coveted transfer in the portal this year. That core will be joined by a nice incoming class highlighted by Morehead State transfer Johni Broome and five-star center Yohan Traore. 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Scheiermanalso has great size at 66 and passes very well for someone who makes a living off of shooting prowess. 6-0 / Hubert Davis and the UNC basketball program thought their roster was pretty much set here in early May with the focus shifting to offseason workouts and then practices in the Fall. Offered Washington (DC) St. John's four-star forward Donnie Freeman took an official visit to Iowa this fall. 6-7 / But overall, this transfer haul is a net-positive for sixth-year coach Mike Hopkins. The former three-star recruit entered the transfer portal after three seasons with Creighton and has already drawn interest from several programs. 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