Payton Sandfort
Updated on 2/27/25. Written by Alan Lu.
Height: 6-7
Weight: 215
College: Iowa
Classification: Senior
Birthdate: 7/12/2002
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Fairly solid shooter
Adequate scorer off the dribble
Can post up smaller players
Excels at scoring on the move
Terrific free throw shooter
Decent playmaker
Moves fairly well off the ball on offense
Solid rebounder for his size
Cons:
Inconsistent long-range shooter
Lacks an elite first step off the dribble
Can be too passive on offense
Struggles to guard quicker players
Only an average athlete
Summary:
Payton Sandfort is a skilled, energetic swingman that currently plays for Iowa. He can shoot and score the basketball, but he will need to improve his athleticism and defense. Currently, he projects to be a second round prospect for the 2025 draft.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
YouTube’s Highlights of the 11/14/23 Iowa-Creighton Game via Big Ten Network
YouTube’s Highlights of the 11/15/24 Iowa-Washington State Game via Big Ten Network
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