Payton Pritchard

Draft Notes

Payton is a bit undersized but has good strength and plays with a lot of heart. He’s a winner and a big shot maker who loves the big moments of the game.

He’s aggressive with the ball in his hands and drives the ball hard into the lane, putting a ton of pressure on the defense.

He’s a creative shot maker who can hang in the air and hit floaters, runners and layups, and he also has good vision when driving the ball, using the one-handed live-dribble pass and hook pass to find open teammates.

Payton’s scoring really picked up his senior year (over 20ppg) and his outside shooting took a big step and was much more consistent (over 41% from 3).

He’s an aggressive defender who shows his leadership skills, rallying his teammates and leading by example. Even though he’s a bit undersized he can hold his own at the point of attack, using his strength, quick feet and aggressiveness. He gives 100% effort all the time.

Comparisons

• T.J. McConnell

Draft Projection

mid second round to undrafted in the 2020 NBA Draft

2020 Point Guards

1. LaMelo Ball – 6-7 – USA
2. Tyrese Haliburton – 6-5 – Iowa State
3. Killian Hayes – 6-5 – France
4. Kira Lewis – 6-3 – Alabama
5. Tyrell Terry – 6-1 – Stanford
6. Cole Anthony – 6-2 – UNC
7. Grant Riller – 6-3 – Charleston
8. Theo Maledon – 6-5 – France
9. Malachi Flynn – 6-2 – San Diego St.
10. Devon Dotson – 6-2 – Kansas
11. Ty-Shon Alexander – 6-4 – Creighton
12. Nico Mannion – 6-2 – Arizona
13. Payton Pritchard – 6-2 – Oregon
14. Yam Madar – 6-3 – Israel
15. Abdoulaye N-Doye – 6-7 – France
16. Ashton Hagans – 6-3 – Kentucky
17. Cassius Winston – 6-1 – Michigan State
18. Tre Jones – 6-1 – Duke
19. Markus Howard – 5-11 – Marquette