| PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG |
| 11.3 | 5.9 | 2.4 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
Payton Sandfort PF #14
Height: 6-7 (201cm)
Weight: 215 lbs (98kg)
Born: Jul 12, 2002 (23 years old)
Hometown: Waukee, Iowa
Nationality: United States

Current Team: Oklahoma City Thunder
Current NBA Status: Under Two-Way Contract (Oklahoma City Thunder)
Agent: Ross Aroyo
NBA Draft: 2025 Undrafted
Pre-Draft Team: Iowa (Sr)
High School: Waukee High School (Waukee, Iowa)
Payton Sandfort Player Profile
2025-26 G League Season Stats
2025-26 G League Shooting Stats
| FG% | 3P% | FT% |
| 38.9% | 34.2% | 84.2% |
NBA Career
1 Years Of Service
NBA Regular Season Stats
| Season | Age | Team | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 23 | OKC | 4 | 15.8 | 8.8 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.2 | .500 | .412 | .500 |
| CAREER | 4 | 15.8 | 8.8 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.2 | .500 | .412 | .500 |
| Season | Age | Team | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OFF | DEF | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 23 | OKC | 4 | 0 | 15.8 | 8.8 | 3.2 | 6.5 | .500 | 1.8 | 4.2 | .412 | 0.5 | 1.0 | .500 | 0.2 | 2.2 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 2.0 |
| CAREER | 4 | 0 | 15.8 | 8.8 | 3.2 | 6.5 | .500 | 1.8 | 4.2 | .412 | 0.5 | 1.0 | .500 | 0.2 | 2.2 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 2.0 |
| Season | Age | Team | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OFF | DEF | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 23 | OKC | 4 | 0 | 63.3 | 35 | 13 | 26 | .500 | 7 | 17 | .412 | 2 | 4 | .500 | 1 | 9 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 |
| CAREER | 4 | 0 | 63.3 | 35 | 13 | 26 | .500 | 7 | 17 | .412 | 2 | 4 | .500 | 1 | 9 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 |
| Season | Age | Team | GP | GS | TS% | eFG% | ORB% | DRB% | TRB% | AST% | TOV% | STL% | BLK% | USG% | Total S % | PPR | PPS | ORtg | DRtg | PER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 23 | OKC | 4 | 0 | .630 | .635 | 1.6 | 15.1 | 8.1 | - | 3.5 | 0.7 | - | 18.8 | 141.2 | -1.5 | 1.3 | 118.8 | 118.6 | 12.2 |
| CAREER | 4 | 0 | .630 | .635 | 1.6 | 15.1 | 8.1 | - | 3.5 | 0.7 | - | 18.8 | 141.2 | -1.5 | 1.3 | 118.8 | 118.6 | 12.2 |
| Season | Age | Team | GP | GS | Dbl Dbl | Tpl Dbl | 40 Pts | 20 Reb | 20 Ast | Techs | HOB | Ast/TO | Stl/TO | FT/FGA | W's | L's | Win % | OWS | DWS | WS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 23 | OKC | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .074 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 2 | 2 | .500 | 0.1 | - | 0.1 |
| CAREER | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .074 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 2 | 2 | .500 | 0.1 | - | 0.1 |
NBA Transactions
| Date | Transaction |
|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2025 | Payton Sandfort went undrafted in the 2025 NBA Draft making him an Unrestricted FA. |
| Oct 13, 2025 | Payton Sandfort signed a contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder. |
| Oct 14, 2025 | The Oklahoma City Thunder placed the contract of Payton Sandfort on waivers. |
| Oct 16, 2025 | Payton Sandfort, previously with the Oklahoma City Thunder, became a free agent. |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Payton Sandfort signed a two-way contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder. |
NBA Special Events Stats
| Year | Age | Event | GP | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21 | NBA Draft Combine | 2 | 16:27 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 4.5 | .222 | 0.0 | 3.5 | .000 | 0.0 | 0.0 | - | 2 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.5 |
G League Career
G League Regular Season Stats
| Season | Age | Team | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 23 | OKL | 25 | 27.4 | 10.9 | 5.3 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 1.1 | .376 | .333 | .833 |
| CAREER | 25 | 27.4 | 10.9 | 5.3 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 1.1 | .376 | .333 | .833 |
| Season | Age | Team | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OFF | DEF | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 23 | OKL | 25 | 18 | 27.4 | 10.9 | 3.7 | 9.8 | .376 | 2.4 | 7.3 | .333 | 0.8 | 1.0 | .833 | 1.0 | 4.3 | 5.3 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 2.4 |
| CAREER | 25 | 18 | 27.4 | 10.9 | 3.7 | 9.8 | .376 | 2.4 | 7.3 | .333 | 0.8 | 1.0 | .833 | 1.0 | 4.3 | 5.3 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 2.4 |
| Season | Age | Team | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OFF | DEF | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 23 | OKL | 25 | 18 | 684.9 | 273 | 92 | 245 | .376 | 61 | 183 | .333 | 20 | 24 | .833 | 25 | 108 | 133 | 52 | 16 | 15 | 27 | 61 |
| CAREER | 25 | 18 | 684.9 | 273 | 92 | 245 | .376 | 61 | 183 | .333 | 20 | 24 | .833 | 25 | 108 | 133 | 52 | 16 | 15 | 27 | 61 |
| Season | Age | Team | GP | GS | TS% | eFG% | ORB% | DRB% | TRB% | AST% | TOV% | STL% | BLK% | USG% | Total S % | PPR | PPS | ORtg | DRtg | PER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 23 | OKL | 25 | 18 | .534 | .500 | 4.3 | 18.1 | 11.2 | 11.1 | 9.6 | 1.2 | 2.4 | 19.1 | 154.2 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 106.4 | 121.3 | 11.6 |
| CAREER | 25 | 18 | .534 | .500 | 4.3 | 18.1 | 11.2 | 11.1 | 9.6 | 1.2 | 2.4 | 19.1 | 154.2 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 106.4 | 121.3 | 11.6 |
| Season | Age | Team | GP | GS | Dbl Dbl | Tpl Dbl | 40 Pts | 20 Reb | 20 Ast | Techs | HOB | Ast/TO | Stl/TO | FT/FGA | W's | L's | Win % | OWS | DWS | WS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 23 | OKL | 25 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .138 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 9 | 16 | .360 | -0.2 | 0.6 | 0.3 |
| CAREER | 25 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .138 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 9 | 16 | .360 | -0.2 | 0.6 | 0.3 |
G League Transactions
| Date | Transaction |
|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2025 | Payton Sandfort was allocated to the Oklahoma City Blue from the Oklahoma City Thunder. |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Payton Sandfort signed a two-way contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Oklahoma City Blue. |
| Mar 2, 2026 | The Oklahoma City Thunder called up Payton Sandfort from the Oklahoma City Blue. |
G League Showcase Cup Stats
| Season | Age | Team | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 23 | OKL | 5 | 21.5 | 9.6 | 3.2 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 1.2 | .319 | .297 | .800 |
| CAREER | 5 | 21.5 | 9.6 | 3.2 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 1.2 | .319 | .297 | .800 |
| Season | Age | Team | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OFF | DEF | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 23 | OKL | 5 | 0 | 21.5 | 9.6 | 3.0 | 9.4 | .319 | 2.2 | 7.4 | .297 | 0.8 | 1.0 | .800 | 0.8 | 2.4 | 3.2 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| CAREER | 5 | 0 | 21.5 | 9.6 | 3.0 | 9.4 | .319 | 2.2 | 7.4 | .297 | 0.8 | 1.0 | .800 | 0.8 | 2.4 | 3.2 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Season | Age | Team | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OFF | DEF | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 23 | OKL | 5 | 0 | 107.4 | 48 | 15 | 47 | .319 | 11 | 37 | .297 | 4 | 5 | .800 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 5 |
| CAREER | 5 | 0 | 107.4 | 48 | 15 | 47 | .319 | 11 | 37 | .297 | 4 | 5 | .800 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 5 |
| Season | Age | Team | GP | GS | TS% | eFG% | ORB% | DRB% | TRB% | AST% | TOV% | STL% | BLK% | USG% | Total S % | PPR | PPS | ORtg | DRtg | PER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 23 | OKL | 5 | 0 | .488 | .436 | 4.1 | 12.3 | 8.2 | 7.0 | 10.9 | 1.9 | 2.1 | 22.7 | 141.6 | -2.6 | 1.0 | 93.0 | 122.8 | 9.7 |
| CAREER | 5 | 0 | .488 | .436 | 4.1 | 12.3 | 8.2 | 7.0 | 10.9 | 1.9 | 2.1 | 22.7 | 141.6 | -2.6 | 1.0 | 93.0 | 122.8 | 9.7 |
| Season | Age | Team | GP | GS | Dbl Dbl | Tpl Dbl | 40 Pts | 20 Reb | 20 Ast | Techs | HOB | Ast/TO | Stl/TO | FT/FGA | W's | L's | Win % | OWS | DWS | WS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 23 | OKL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .104 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 1 | 4 | .200 | -0.2 | 0.0 | -0.1 |
| CAREER | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .104 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 1 | 4 | .200 | -0.2 | 0.0 | -0.1 |
G League Special Events Stats
| Year | Age | Event | GP | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | NBA G League Elite Camp | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
NCAA Career
College: Iowa (2025)
NCAA Awards & Honors
| Award | Date |
|---|---|
| 1x Academic All-American Second Team | 2024 |
| 1x Academic All-American Third Team | 2025 |
| 1x All-Big Ten Third Team (Coaches) | 2024 |
| 1x All-Big Ten Honorable Mention (Coaches) | 2025 |
| 1x All-Big Ten Third Team (Media) | 2024 |
| 1x All-Big Ten Honorable Mention (Media) | 2025 |
| 1x Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year | 2023 |
| 2x Big Ten Player of the Week | 3/4/2024, 1/13/2025 |
NCAA Skill Academies & Camps
| Camp | Year |
|---|---|
| NBA Draft Combine | 2024 |
| Jayson Tatum Elite Camp | 2024 |
NCAA Season Stats
| Season | Age | School | Class | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 19 | Iowa | Fr | 34 | 10.5 | 5.0 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.5 | .418 | .366 | .938 |
| 2022-23 | 20 | Iowa | So | 33 | 20.7 | 10.3 | 4.1 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.7 | .404 | .343 | .864 |
| 2023-24 | 21 | Iowa | Jr | 34 | 30.5 | 16.4 | 6.6 | 2.7 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 1.3 | .446 | .379 | .911 |
| 2024-25 | 22 | Iowa | Sr | 33 | 31.9 | 16.7 | 6.0 | 2.9 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 1.8 | .407 | .340 | .891 |
| CAREER | NCAA DI | 134 | 23.3 | 12.1 | 4.6 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 1.1 | .420 | .357 | .896 |
| Season | Age | School | Class | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OFF | DEF | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 19 | Iowa | Fr | 34 | 0 | 10.5 | 5.0 | 1.8 | 4.3 | .418 | 1.0 | 2.7 | .366 | 0.4 | 0.5 | .938 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.9 |
| 2022-23 | 20 | Iowa | So | 33 | 13 | 20.7 | 10.3 | 3.5 | 8.6 | .404 | 1.8 | 5.2 | .343 | 1.5 | 1.8 | .864 | 1.1 | 3.0 | 4.1 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 1.9 |
| 2023-24 | 21 | Iowa | Jr | 34 | 34 | 30.5 | 16.4 | 5.3 | 11.9 | .446 | 2.8 | 7.3 | .379 | 3.0 | 3.3 | .911 | 1.2 | 5.4 | 6.6 | 2.7 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 1.3 | 2.5 |
| 2024-25 | 22 | Iowa | Sr | 33 | 33 | 31.9 | 16.7 | 5.6 | 13.8 | .407 | 2.5 | 7.5 | .340 | 3.0 | 3.3 | .891 | 1.0 | 5.0 | 6.0 | 2.9 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 1.8 | 2.6 |
| CAREER | NCAA DI | 134 | 80 | 23.3 | 12.1 | 4.0 | 9.6 | .420 | 2.0 | 5.7 | .357 | 2.0 | 2.2 | .896 | 1.0 | 3.6 | 4.6 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 1.1 | 2.0 |
| Season | Age | School | Class | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OFF | DEF | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 19 | Iowa | Fr | 34 | 0 | 357 | 171 | 61 | 146 | .418 | 34 | 93 | .366 | 15 | 16 | .938 | 24 | 41 | 65 | 22 | 5 | 4 | 16 | 29 |
| 2022-23 | 20 | Iowa | So | 33 | 13 | 682 | 340 | 115 | 285 | .404 | 59 | 172 | .343 | 51 | 59 | .864 | 36 | 98 | 134 | 48 | 19 | 7 | 22 | 62 |
| 2023-24 | 21 | Iowa | Jr | 34 | 34 | 1,036 | 556 | 180 | 404 | .446 | 94 | 248 | .379 | 102 | 112 | .911 | 41 | 183 | 224 | 91 | 24 | 14 | 45 | 85 |
| 2024-25 | 22 | Iowa | Sr | 33 | 33 | 1,053.6 | 552 | 185 | 454 | .407 | 84 | 247 | .340 | 98 | 110 | .891 | 34 | 165 | 199 | 95 | 27 | 21 | 59 | 87 |
| CAREER | NCAA DI | 134 | 80 | 3,128.6 | 1,619 | 541 | 1,289 | .420 | 271 | 760 | .357 | 266 | 297 | .896 | 135 | 487 | 622 | 256 | 75 | 46 | 142 | 263 |
| Season | Age | School | Class | GP | TS% | eFG% | ORB% | DRB% | TRB% | AST% | TOV% | STL% | BLK% | USG% | Total S % | PPR | PPS | ORtg | DRtg | PER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 19 | Iowa | Fr | 34 | .557 | .534 | 7.2 | 12.7 | 9.9 | 10.7 | 9.4 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 22.8 | 172.1 | -0.4 | 1.2 | 117.7 | 105.2 | 19.2 |
| 2022-23 | 20 | Iowa | So | 33 | .543 | .507 | 6.0 | 17.9 | 11.7 | 13.1 | 6.6 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 24.1 | 161.1 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 118.9 | 106.1 | 21.0 |
| 2023-24 | 21 | Iowa | Jr | 34 | .608 | .562 | 4.9 | 20.6 | 12.9 | 15.2 | 9.0 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 23.6 | 173.5 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 123.1 | 108.3 | 22.5 |
| 2024-25 | 22 | Iowa | Sr | 33 | .545 | .500 | 4.0 | 19.4 | 11.6 | 15.3 | 10.4 | 1.4 | 2.1 | 26.9 | 163.8 | 0.4 | 1.2 | 110.8 | 110.7 | 19.3 |
| CAREER | NCAA DI | 134 | .566 | .525 | 5.0 | 18.5 | 11.7 | 14.4 | 9.0 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 24.6 | 167.2 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 117.9 | 107.0 | 21.1 |
| Season | Age | School | Class | GP | Dbl Dbl | Tpl Dbl | 40 Pts | 20 Reb | 20 Ast | Techs | HOB | Ast/TO | Stl/TO | FT/FGA | W's | L's | Win % | OWS | DWS | WS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 19 | Iowa | Fr | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .081 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 24 | 10 | .706 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 1.4 |
| 2022-23 | 20 | Iowa | So | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .173 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 19 | 14 | .576 | 2.2 | 0.6 | 2.8 |
| 2023-24 | 21 | Iowa | Jr | 34 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .264 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 19 | 15 | .559 | 3.6 | 0.8 | 4.4 |
| 2024-25 | 22 | Iowa | Sr | 33 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .277 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 17 | 16 | .515 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 3.2 |
| CAREER | NCAA DI | 134 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .199 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 79 | 55 | .590 | 9.6 | 2.7 | 12.3 |