Backup shooting guard Baylor Scheierman has been having something of a mini-breakout with the Boston Celtics so far this season. The Hastings, Nebraska native has been putting up career highs in minutes played (20.8), field goal percentage (45.6) 3-point percentage (47.2), rebounds per game (4.0), steals per game (0.8), and points per game (6.1).

The Creighton alum credits a particular approach to the game to how he feels about that growth. "I just feel like when I step on the court, I play hard and try to impact the game in a lot of ways, and I think I've done a good job of that this year so far," he explained via CLNS Media. "I think you've seen the flashes, being able to handle the ball a little bit, bring it up against pressure, things like that."

"But I think overall, I'm happy with the start for myself," he added. "But it's a long year, and I'm just focused on taking the day at a time."

Scheierman has seen similar growth among his teammates, especially on one end of the court. "I think just connectiveness defensively. I think we just have a way about ourselves where everybody's got each other's back," shared the third-year wing.

"I know that if I'm in the gap heavy and my guy cuts, the person behind me is going to be there to take it, and we're all going to rotate. I think that's probably the biggest area. We had that coming into the season, but it's just continued to grow as we continue to play more games."