-Knockdown three-point shooter, lets it fly with a good base & a hair trigger

-Shooting range runs way deep, cashes in from NBA & college depths

-Creates off the bounce, finds shooters on arc, dishes assists when attacking

-Creates turnovers, makes positive plays in transition, opportunistic scorer

-Uses screens, executes, spaces the floor, reads & reacts to the defense

-Multi-level scorer, sniper from 3, legit from mid-range & finishes at the cup

Payton Sorensen Payton Sorensen 5'11" | SG/CG Dakota Valley | 2029 State SD is a five-foot-eleven-inch 2029 guard from Dakota Valley and plays with Sanford Sports Academy SF . Sorenson plays well with the ball and without, particularly moving to get open. Sorensen shows strong perimeter scoring ability with perimeter shooting and can make 3’s in high numbers. 

Combo guard with elite shooting skills and unlimited range to match. Absolute sinper from three/automatic catch and shoot player. Skilled ball handler with quick first step and wicked crossover. Had a big and productive summer playing for Sanford Black. Shows great court vision and has high IQ. Has an extremely high ceiling.

-His shooting range runs deep, hits 3’s from NBA & college depth

-Makes smart plays w/ fakes & pivots, also saw an impressive back-cut score

-See the floor very well, makes the correct pass & he can threat the needle

-Noteworthy ball skills, impressive touch passes, quality left-handed finishes

-Knows how to get open, use screens & space the floor, good feet/base

-Deadly shooter off the catch & the dribble, SNIPER

-Talented shooter w/ range, advantageous slasher, he & Bruns are a dangerous duo

-Looks/plays bigger than listed 5’10” height, does damage from every level

Payton Sorensen Payton Sorensen 5'11" | SG/CG Dakota Valley | 2029 State SD – Sorensen a five-foot-ten-inch 2029 guard from Dakota Valley, South Dakota playing for Sanford Sports Academy Black scored 21 points against Northstar Titans Strand in a win 71-60. Sorensen is an excellent 3-point shooter displaying high volume numbers knocking down five 3-pointers.

-Moved well w/o the ball, found space for shots

-Catch & shoot triple from NBA range

-Soft shooting stroke

-Banged home a middy baseline J, nice double-move to create space

-Deep drive to the right block, fouled, 2/2 on FT’s

-Pesky on-ball steal

-Ran the floor hard, catch & score in transition

-Corner to block assist, good job finding Deng for a score

-Catch & shoot 3-pointer, Deng with the assist, in-rhythm stroke

-Dirty hesi-move to fool the on-ball D, lefty inside-hand finish

-Hustle play, dove on the floor for a loose ball & fouled, gained an extra possession

-Bonus FT’s at the 4:47 mark, hit 1/2

-Opportunistic on-ball steal

-Bonus FT’s 3:07, made 1 of 2

Payton Sorensen Payton Sorensen 5'11" | SG/CG Dakota Valley | 2029 State SD – Sorensen a five-foot-ten-inch 2029 guard from Dakota Valley, South Dakota playing for Sanford Sports Academy Black scored 21 points against Northstar Titans Strand in a win 71-60/ Sorensen showed off his ability to make long distance shots knocking down five 3-pointers.

-Runs the point for the highly successful SSA Black squad

-Talented shooter, impressive passer, skilled, sets up teammates for good looks

-Having an outstanding club season, racking up the wins & playing team ball