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Scheierman Named a Finalist For Julius Erving Award
3/6/2024 12:00:00 PM | Men's Basketball
The Julius Erving Award honors the nation's best small forward
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. — Creighton senior Baylor Scheierman is one of five finalists for the 2024 Julius Erving Award, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced today. The annual Julius Erving Award, named after the Class of 1993 Hall of Famer and 16-year professional basketball player, celebrates its 10th year by recognizing the top small forwards in Division I men's college basketball.
Scheierman leads No. 10 Creighton in scoring (18.9 ppg.) and rebounding (8.9 rpg.), ranking in third in the BIG EAST in scoring and second in rebounding. He also leads the conference in three-pointers made (93) as well as defensive rebounds per game (8.0) while ranking second with 36.1 minutes per game. An Aurora, Neb,. native, Scheierman became the first men's player in Division I history to record 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds, 500 assists and 300 three-pointers in a career. Additionally, Scheierman's 1,092 defensive rebounds are the most by any player nationally since at least 1999-2000.
Scheierman is Creighton's only player in the 10 seasons of the Julius Erving Award to be named to the watch list at any point. Last season he was one of 20 men on the preseason watch list, then advanced to the final 10 in early February. He is the only member of last season's final 10 to also make this year's final 10.
Fans can support their favorite player by participating in Fan Voting, presented by Dell Technologies, starting Friday, March 8, on hoophallawards.com. The Fan Vote will count as one committee vote during the finalist selection process.
Later this month, the finalists will be presented to Erving and the Hall of Fame's selection committee. The Selection Committee for the Julius Erving Award is composed of top men's college basketball personnel, including media members, head coaches, sports information directors, and Hall of Famers.
The winner of the 2024 Erving Awards will be presented on a to-be-determined date, along with the other four members of the Men's Starting Five. Additional awards being presented include the Bob Cousy Award (Point Guard), Jerry West Award (Shooting Guard), Karl Malone Award (Power Forward), and the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award (Center).
Previous winners of the Julius Erving Award are Jalen Wilson, Kansas (2023), Wendell Moore Jr., Duke (2022), Corey Kispert, Gonzaga (2021), Saddiq Bey, Villanova (2020), Rui Hachimura, Gonzaga (2019), Mikal Bridges, Villanova (2018), Josh Hart, Villanova (2017), Denzel Valentine, Michigan State (2016), and Stanley Johnson, Arizona (2015).
For more information on the 2024 Julius Erving Award and the latest updates, visit hoophallawards.com and follow @hoophall and #ErvingAward, on X and Instagram.
About the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
Located in Springfield, Massachusetts, the city where basketball was born, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame is an independent non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting, preserving, and celebrating the game of basketball at every level – men and women, amateur and professional players, coaches, and contributors, both domestically and internationally. The Hall of Fame museum is home to more than 400 inductees and over 40,000 square feet of basketball history. Nearly 200,000 people visit the Hall of Fame museum each year to learn about the game, experience the interactive exhibits and test their skills on the Jerry Colangelo "Court of Dreams." Best known for its annual marquee Enshrinement Ceremony honoring the game's elite, the Hall of Fame also operates over 70 high school and collegiate competitions annually throughout the country and abroad. For more information on the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame organization, its museum, and events, visit hoophall.com, follow @hoophall, or call 1-877-4HOOPLA.
| 2024 Julius Erving Award Finalists | |
| Baylor Scheierman | Creighton |
| David Jones | Memphis |
| Dalton Knecht | Tennessee |
| Keion Brooks Jr. | Washington |
| Dillon Jones | Weber State |
Scheierman leads No. 10 Creighton in scoring (18.9 ppg.) and rebounding (8.9 rpg.), ranking in third in the BIG EAST in scoring and second in rebounding. He also leads the conference in three-pointers made (93) as well as defensive rebounds per game (8.0) while ranking second with 36.1 minutes per game. An Aurora, Neb,. native, Scheierman became the first men's player in Division I history to record 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds, 500 assists and 300 three-pointers in a career. Additionally, Scheierman's 1,092 defensive rebounds are the most by any player nationally since at least 1999-2000.
Scheierman is Creighton's only player in the 10 seasons of the Julius Erving Award to be named to the watch list at any point. Last season he was one of 20 men on the preseason watch list, then advanced to the final 10 in early February. He is the only member of last season's final 10 to also make this year's final 10.
Fans can support their favorite player by participating in Fan Voting, presented by Dell Technologies, starting Friday, March 8, on hoophallawards.com. The Fan Vote will count as one committee vote during the finalist selection process.
Later this month, the finalists will be presented to Erving and the Hall of Fame's selection committee. The Selection Committee for the Julius Erving Award is composed of top men's college basketball personnel, including media members, head coaches, sports information directors, and Hall of Famers.
The winner of the 2024 Erving Awards will be presented on a to-be-determined date, along with the other four members of the Men's Starting Five. Additional awards being presented include the Bob Cousy Award (Point Guard), Jerry West Award (Shooting Guard), Karl Malone Award (Power Forward), and the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award (Center).
Previous winners of the Julius Erving Award are Jalen Wilson, Kansas (2023), Wendell Moore Jr., Duke (2022), Corey Kispert, Gonzaga (2021), Saddiq Bey, Villanova (2020), Rui Hachimura, Gonzaga (2019), Mikal Bridges, Villanova (2018), Josh Hart, Villanova (2017), Denzel Valentine, Michigan State (2016), and Stanley Johnson, Arizona (2015).
For more information on the 2024 Julius Erving Award and the latest updates, visit hoophallawards.com and follow @hoophall and #ErvingAward, on X and Instagram.
About the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
Located in Springfield, Massachusetts, the city where basketball was born, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame is an independent non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting, preserving, and celebrating the game of basketball at every level – men and women, amateur and professional players, coaches, and contributors, both domestically and internationally. The Hall of Fame museum is home to more than 400 inductees and over 40,000 square feet of basketball history. Nearly 200,000 people visit the Hall of Fame museum each year to learn about the game, experience the interactive exhibits and test their skills on the Jerry Colangelo "Court of Dreams." Best known for its annual marquee Enshrinement Ceremony honoring the game's elite, the Hall of Fame also operates over 70 high school and collegiate competitions annually throughout the country and abroad. For more information on the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame organization, its museum, and events, visit hoophall.com, follow @hoophall, or call 1-877-4HOOPLA.
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