Last Updated on April 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s a detailed profile of basketballer Payton Pritchard:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Payton Michael Pritchard
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born January 28, 1998
  • Hometown: West Linn, Oregon, USA
  • Height: 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
  • Weight: 195 lbs (88 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
  • Shoe Size: 12 (US)
  • Jersey Number: #11
  • Position: Point guard
  • High School and College:
    • High School:
      • West Linn High School (West Linn, Oregon)
    • College:
      • University of Oregon (2016–2020) – Pac-12 Player of the Year (2020)
  • NBA Draft:
    • Drafted: 26th overall pick in the 1st round of the 2020 NBA Draft by the Boston Celtics
  • Teams Played For:
    1. Boston Celtics (2020–present)
  • Championship Rings:
    • NBA: None yet
  • Kids: No publicly known children
  • Siblings: Payton has three siblings: Taylor, Lexie, and Anthony Pritchard.

Player Archetype / Play Style

Payton Pritchard’s player archetype is a shot-making lead guard, a compact but confident backcourt scorer whose game is built on deep-range shooting, smart ball handling and steady offensive control. Offensively, he works best as a secondary initiator or change-of-pace point guard who can run pick-and-roll, pull up from well beyond the arc, keep the ball moving and punish defenses that go under screens, giving him real value both on and off the ball. Defensively, his role is more about competing at the point of attack, staying organized within the team scheme and using effort, anticipation and quick hands to bother opposing guards, since his size limits his matchup range against bigger wings. At 6-foot-1 and 195 pounds with a 6-foot-4 wingspan, Pritchard relies less on overwhelming tools than on balance, toughness, shooting touch and poise, and his overall style is that of a high-IQ rhythm guard who can heat up quickly, stretch the floor and stabilize lineups with pace, spacing and decision-making.

Sources:

NBA.com — Payton Pritchard | Guard | Boston Celtics
NBA Draft Room — Payton Pritchard
Peachtree Hoops — 2020 NBA Draft scouting report: Payton Pritchard
CraftedNBA — Payton Pritchard Stats (2025-26) | Advanced, Game Logs …
Hoops Prospects — Payton Pritchard Scouting Report – NBA Draft