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Iowa's Payton Sandfort drills 3-pointer as shot clock expires, tying game vs. Washington

FEBRUARY 22, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Game-high 25 points in defeat Sandfort finished Wednesday's 80-78 loss to Oregon with 25 points (9-16 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds and five assists over 35 minutes.

Impact Sandfort led all scorers with 25 points, adding on five rebounds and five assists during Wednesday's loss against the Ducks. The 6-foot-8 senior has started in all 26 games this season, averaging 16.3 points, 5.9 rebounds, three assists and 0.8 steals behind a 41.0/34.8/87.5 shooting line. Sandfort and the Hawkeyes, losers of two-straight games, will aim to get back on track against Washington on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs double-double in defeat Sandfort produced 14 points (6-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt), 10 rebounds, three assists and one block over 39 minutes during Sunday's 101-75 loss to Maryland.

Impact Sandfort notched his third double-double of the season, closing with 14 points, 10 rebounds, three assists and a block during Sunday's blowout loss against the Terrapins. The 6-foot-8 senior has started in all 25 games this season, averaging 16 points, six rebounds, 2.9 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.6 blocks on 30.9 minutes per game. Sandfort and the Hawkeyes, who have lost four of their last five games, will look to find some rhythm against the Ducks on Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hits five threes against Purdue Sandfort notched 23 points (9-17 FG, 5-11 3Pt), six rebounds, five assists and one block over 38 minutes during Tuesday's 90-81 loss to Purdue.

Impact Sandfort knocked down 5-of-11 attempts from range, closing with 23 points, six rebounds, five assists and a block during Tuesday's loss against the Boilermakers. The 6-foot-8 senior has started in all 22 games this season, averaging 16.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, three assists, 0.8 steals and 0.6 blocks on 30.1 minutes per game. Sandfort is shooting a career-high 7.4 threes per game on the season, converting on 34.9 percent of his looks from beyond the arc.

FEBRUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Watch: Iowa Basketball Minnesota Postgame Fran McCaffery, Payton Sandfort, Owen Freeman Interviews.

JANUARY 22, 2025 • KANSASCITY.COM

Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Iowa Hawkeyes Highlights | FOX College Hoops

JANUARY 22, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Good to go vs. Minnesota Sandfort (shoulder) isn't listed on Iowa's injury report Tuesday night.

Impact Sandfort was expected to play, and that will indeed be the case for the senior against the Gophers. The guard has yet to miss a game this season and he's started every contest, averaging 16.2 points, 5.4 rebounds and 3.2 assists. His availability is huge for the Hawkeyes.

JANUARY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers shoulder injury against UCLA Sandfort (shoulder) sustained a shoulder injury during Friday's 94-70 loss against UCLA, Sean Bock of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Sandfort saw just eight minutes of action during Friday's showdown with the Bruins, suffering a shoulder injury early in the first half before being held out for the remainder of the contest. The 6-foot-8 senior has been the leader of the Hawkeyes for the second-straight season, averaging 16.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 0.9 steals across 18 starts. Sandfort's status for Tuesday's game against Minnesota is uncertain, but if he is unable to suit up against the Golden Gophers that would be a massive loss for an Iowa team desperate to bounce back.

JANUARY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Payton Sandfort Co-B1G Player of Week Iowa Senior Claims League Honor.

JANUARY 13, 2025 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Game-high 23 points in rout Sandfort contributed 23 points (7-12 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 31 minutes during Saturday's 85-60 victory over Indiana.

Impact Sandfort cashed in on 7-of-12 looks from the field during Saturday's rout of the Hoosiers, averaging 23 points, six rebounds, three assists, a block and a steal. The 6-foot-8 senior has started in all 16 games during his fourth season with the Hawkeyes, averaging 16.9 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists and one steal on 30.3 minutes per game. Sandfort has shot the ball to the tune of 35.2 percent from three this season on 7.6 attempts per game.

JANUARY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Payton Sandfort's huge second half propels Iowa to 85-60 romp over Indiana

Payton Sandfort scored 21 of his 23 points in the second half, sophomores Owen Freeman and Brock Harding added double-doubles and Iowa pumme...

JANUARY 12, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Payton Sandfort's huge second half propels Iowa to 85-60 romp over Indiana

Josh Dix, Payton Sandfort lead Iowa into clash with Indiana Iowa’s Josh Dix and Payton Sandfort accomplished something Tuesday night that Division I teammates at a high-major school hadn’t pulled off...

JANUARY 11, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Hits six threes in win Sandfort finished with 30 points (8-15 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 8-9 FT), six rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal in 35 minutes during Tuesday's 97-87 OT victory over Nebraska.

Impact Sandfort cashed in on 6-of-10 looks from three, closing with 30 points, six rebounds and four assists during Tuesday's overtime win over the Cornhuskers. It was a two-man show for the Hawkeyes on Tuesday night with Sandfort and Josh Dix combining for a ridiculous 13-of-20 from three and 61 of Iowa's 97 points. Sandfort and the Hawkeyes, who got back on track following an embarrassing loss against the Badgers, will look to stay hot against the Hoosiers this Saturday.

JANUARY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dix and Payton Sandfort combine for 61 points, Iowa rallies late to beat Nebraska 97-87 in overtime

Josh Dix had a career-high 31 points and seven 3-pointers, Payton Sandfort scored all 30 of his points after halftime and Iowa overcame a 15-point, second-half deficit to beat Nebr...

JANUARY 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Sandfort scores 15, Iowa beats New Hampshire 112-70 in nonconference finale

Payton Sandfort had 15 points to lead six Iowa players in double figures and the Hawkeyes never trailed in their 112-70 win over New Hampshire, the final nonconference game of the...

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • Associated Press

Scores 24 in high-scoring win Sandfort closed with 24 points (8-of-14, 2-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one steal during Saturday's 95-88 win over Utah.

Impact Sandfort logged another signature outing as the Hawkeyes took down the Utes on Saturday. The 6-foot-8 senior has started in all 12 games, averaging 16.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists, one steal and 0.6 blocks on 31.4 minutes per game. Sandfort and the Hawkeyes will resume play against New Hampshire on Dec. 30, following a brief break in NCAABB action.

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Payton Sandfort leads Iowa's second-half rally in win over Utah Payton Sandfort scored 24 points to lead Iowa to a come-from-behind 95-88 victory over Utah in a neutral-site nonconference game Saturday in...

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • WATAUGADEMOCRAT.COM

Sandfort leads Iowa with 24 points in 95-88 win over Utah

Payton Sandfort scored 24 points and Iowa beat Utah 95-88

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • Associated Press

All-around effort in rout Sandfort finished with 15 points (5-8 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 20 minutes during Sunday's 104-57 win over New Orleans.

Impact Sandfort cashed in on 3-of-4 looks from deep against New Orleans, closing with 15 points, five rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block in just 20 minutes of action. The 6-foot-8 senior has averaged 16 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.7 assists and one steal across 11 starts this season, and continues to contend for the top-scoring option on the team with numerous high-powered offensive options.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Watch: CyHawk Reaction Fran McCaffery, TJ Otzelberger, Payton Sandfort Interviews.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Josh Dix gets the block and Payton Sandfort lays it up in transition, extending Iowa's lead over Iowa State

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Michigan Wolverines Highlights | FOX College Hoops

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Scores 20 points against Northwestern Sandfort ended with 20 points (6-14 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 35 minutes during Tuesday's 80-79 win over Northwestern.

Impact Sandfort continues to fill up the box score on a nightly basis in his fourth season with the Hawkeyes, averaging 16.1 points, six rebounds, four assists, 1.1 steals and 0.8 blocks on 30.4 minutes per game (eight starts). Sandfort and the Hawkeyes will look to ride their positive momentum into Saturday's matchup with Michigan, who are fresh off a road upset over the previously undefeated Badgers.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Payton Sandfort on Olson Watch List Iowa Senior in Running for National Honor.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Scores 18 against the Cougars Sandfort accumulated 18 points (5-15 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 6-8 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal in 32 minutes during Friday's 76-66 win over Washington State.

Impact Despite an ineffective night from the field, Sandfort managed 18 points, six rebounds, two assists and a steal, as the Hawkeyes took down Washington State on Friday night. The 6-foot-8 senior remains Iowa's top scoring option in his fourth year with the program, averaging 16.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.8 blocks across the Hawkeyes' first four games. Fantasy managers can expect Iowa's offense to run through Sandfort for a second-consecutive season.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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