Baylor Scheierman of Creighton scored 17 points in the first scrimmage with 6-of-11 field goal attempts and 3-of-6 three-point shots.
Jamal Shead of Houston scored 14 points and had 4 assists in the second scrimmage.
LeBron James attended the combine to watch his son Bronny, who averaged 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists for USC.
The NBA draft combine in Chicago offers potential draft picks an opportunity to boost their stock with the draft roughly six weeks away. The event includes drills and skills tests, as well as scrimmages where players can show off their talents under game conditions. However, many of the likely first-round prospects have opted not to participate in the scrimmages, leaving room for others to shine.
In Tuesday's first scrimmage, Baylor Scheierman of Creighton stood out with 17 points on 6-of-11 field goal attempts and 3-of-6 from three-point range. He also held his own athletically, helped his team get out in transition, and made a few impressive plays defensively. Scheierman is known for his elite shooting ability and impact on the game outside of shooting.
In the second scrimmage, Jamal Shead of Houston impressed with 14 points on 5-of-10 shooting and 4 assists. He was praised for his performance by scouts and media in attendance.
LeBron James attended the combine to watch his son Bronny play. The younger James committed to USC last May but missed the first month of the season due to cardiac arrest surgery. He averaged 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists in 25 games for the Trojans.
The NBA draft combine continues with more scrimmages and media availability sessions.
Baylor Scheierman was the best player on the floor in Game 1 of NBA draft combine scrimmages.
Scheierman's elite shooting ability and impact on the game outside of shooting stood out.
He held his own athletically, helped his team get out in transition and made a few impressive plays defensively.
Scheierman is a winning player, a willing passer and high-end competitor who has improved significantly since his first time at the NBA stage.
Accuracy
Shead was the best player on the floor in Game 1 due to his motor defensively, passing ability and winning mentality.
Jones rose through pre-draft process with strong performances at Portsmouth Invitational, G League Elite Camp and combine scrimmages.
He posted 14 points and six rebounds in 19 minutes of action Tuesday and knocked down all eight of his free throws.
Jones is impactful on the offensive glass, runs the floor well and has looked better defensively than expected.
Flowers had a lot to prove this week after playing overseas in Australia, but strong scrimmage performance and good athletic testing results boosted his standing.
Simpson’s on-ball ability shined in first combine scrimmage with 16 points off the bench
His decision-making can be shaky at times and lack of physicality driving to the rim may cap his ceiling, but he takes and makes tough shots and is a savvy ball-screen operator.
Baylor Scheierman scored 17 points with 3-of-6 3-point shots in the first scrimmage.
