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Yahoo
19-05-2025
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- Yahoo
2025 NBA Draft scouting report: Payton Sandfort, F, Iowa
Payton Sandfort #20 of the Iowa Hawkeyes brings the ball up court during the game against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament Second Round at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on March 13, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by) For a two-round mock draft and a big board with full scouting reports, check out my NBA Draft Guide. Payton Sandfort, F, Iowa Height: 6-8 • Weight: 215 • Class: Senior • Age: 22 Summary: Sandfort is a beautiful shooter off the catch capable of knocking down shots from anywhere. Even though his numbers dipped as a senior at Iowa, he played through a fractured wrist and torn labrums on both of his shoulders! But when he's healthy, he could provide a spark as a member of the Clippers bench. Advertisement Comparisons: Sam Hauser Strengths Shooting: Elite spot-up shooter who relocates into open space and hits from deep with quick, confident mechanics. Defenses can't lose track of him. He's also capable of hitting side-step jumpers and midrange pull-ups with a smooth release. Passing: Never plays outside of himself as a good decision-maker with the ball in his hands. But with a growing role each season, he showed he's more than just a basic decision-maker with his feel for passing to open teammates off of drives. Effort: Brings consistent intensity on defense and rebounds well for his position. Concerns Shot creation: Not a primary creator and can struggle generating clean looks against length. Advertisement Defense: He has limitations defending in space and doesn't change direction too well. He could be hunted in switches at the next level. For a two-round mock draft and a big board with full scouting reports, check out my NBA Draft Guide.
USA Today
06-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Iowa senior Payton Sandfort among late additions to G League Elite Camp
Iowa senior Payton Sandfort among late additions to G League Elite Camp Iowa senior Payton Sandfort is among the 45 prospects invited to the 2025 NBA G League Elite Camp, beginning on Saturday in Chicago, Illinois, the league announced. Sandfort wasn't included on the initial invitation list for the annual scouting combine at the Wintrust Arena that surfaced on Saturday. However, several players reportedly declined to attend, clearing the way for Sandfort to make the trip to the Windy City. In addition to Sandfort, Kentucky guard Lamont Butler, Baylor forward Norchad Omier and Yale guard John Poulakidas were among the late additions to the event. Sandfort was an All-Big Ten honorable mention this past season, averaging 16.7 points, six rebounds and 2.9 assists on 34% shooting from 3-point range in 33 games. He led the conference in 3-point percentage and ranked 20th in the country in free-throw percentage (89.1). The 6-foot-7 forward tested the predraft process last year, participating in the combine and working out with at least six teams before returning to Iowa City. He will now have the chance to improve his draft stock in front of team executives and scouts. The G League Elite Camp will feature 5-on-5 games, strength and agility testing, shooting drills, measurements and other on-court exercises. The top performers will be invited to the draft combine on May 11-18. The 2025 NBA draft will occur June 25-26 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
Yahoo
27-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Iowa basketball transfer portal entry forecasted to Big Ten rival
A pair of On3 reporters are forecasting Pryce Sandfort to land with rival Nebraska. On3 national reporter Joe Tipton and Husker Online's Robin Washut each submitted On3 recruiting predictions for Sandfort to eventually commit to the Huskers. Advertisement Sandfort averaged 8.8 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game with Iowa last season while shooting 48.8% from the field and 40.0% from 3-point range across 33 games for the Hawkeyes. In 65 career games over his two seasons in Iowa City, Sandfort totaled 365 points, 129 rebounds, 57 assists, 23 steals and 12 blocks while shooting 45.5% from the field and 38.6% from 3-point range. The 6-foot-7, 210 pound forward knocked down 73 3-pointers in his two seasons in the black and gold, including 56 a season ago. But, the Waukee Northwest product entered the NCAA transfer portal following Iowa's firing of former head coach Fran McCaffery. Sandfort arrived in Iowa City as a four-star signee in the 2023 class. In its On3 industry ranking, Sandfort checked in as the nation's 91st-rated player overall, the No. 19 small forward and as the No. 2 player from Iowa. Advertisement Now, in its updated transfer portal rankings, Sandfort is regarded as the nation's 81st-ranked player and as the No. 13 small forward. Contact/Follow us @HawkeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Iowa news, notes and opinions. Follow Josh on X: @JoshOnREF This article originally appeared on Hawkeyes Wire: Iowa basketball transfer portal entry forecasted to Big Ten rival
USA Today
03-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Iowa basketball transfer portal entry forecasted to Big Ten rival
Iowa basketball transfer portal entry forecasted to Big Ten rival A pair of On3 reporters are forecasting Pryce Sandfort to land with rival Nebraska. On3 national reporter Joe Tipton and Husker Online's Robin Washut each submitted On3 recruiting predictions for Sandfort to eventually commit to the Huskers. Sandfort averaged 8.8 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game with Iowa last season while shooting 48.8% from the field and 40.0% from 3-point range across 33 games for the Hawkeyes. In 65 career games over his two seasons in Iowa City, Sandfort totaled 365 points, 129 rebounds, 57 assists, 23 steals and 12 blocks while shooting 45.5% from the field and 38.6% from 3-point range. The 6-foot-7, 210 pound forward knocked down 73 3-pointers in his two seasons in the black and gold, including 56 a season ago. But, the Waukee Northwest product entered the NCAA transfer portal following Iowa's firing of former head coach Fran McCaffery. Sandfort arrived in Iowa City as a four-star signee in the 2023 class. In its On3 industry ranking, Sandfort checked in as the nation's 91st-rated player overall, the No. 19 small forward and as the No. 2 player from Iowa. Now, in its updated transfer portal rankings, Sandfort is regarded as the nation's 81st-ranked player and as the No. 13 small forward. Contact/Follow us @HawkeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Iowa news, notes and opinions. Follow Josh on X: @JoshOnREF
Reuters
17-03-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Pryce Sandfort becomes third Iowa player to enter portal
March 17 - Iowa sophomore forward Pryce Sandfort became the third Iowa player to put his name into the transfer portal following the firing of head coach Fran McCaffery on Friday. Sandfort, who averaged 8.8 points in 33 games (two starts) this past season, announced his plans on social media Monday. His brother, senior Payton Sandfort, was tied for the team lead with 16.7 points per game. "I want to thank coach McCaffery and the staff for being there for me every step of the way and giving me the opportunity to play for my home state," Pryce Sandfort posted in a statement. "It has been truly special the past two years to wear the black and gold and share the court with my brother." The younger Sandfort joins two more sophomores in Owen Freeman and Brock Harding, who have also entered the transfer portal. Freeman also averaged 16.7 points this past season, while Harding also averaged 8.8 points. Iowa finished 17-16 after a 106-94 setback to Illinois on Thursday in the second round of the Big Ten tournament. McCaffery was ejected after being assessed two technical fouls for arguing with the officials. Per an Iowa statement Friday, the university was set to begin a national search for a new head coach immediately.
