Look out for Payton to bring immediate impact play for this 17U squad. Payton is one of the top PF prospects in the 2026 cali class and for good reason. She is an absolute problem to guard around the basket; uses her body well to create space, isn’t afraid of contact, has multiple efficient moves (drop step, spin both ways) and counters to score. She plays with different paces and is comfortable playing with her back to basket or facing up. Absolute monster on the glass + has developing ability to push and attack off the bounce. Would not be surprised to see her stock shoot up this spring/summer.

Look out for Payton to bring immediate impact play for this 17U squad. Payton is one of the top PF prospects in the 2026 cali class and for good reason. She is an absolute problem to guard around the basket; uses her body well to create space, isn’t afraid of contact, has multiple efficient moves (drop step, spin both ways) and counters to score. She plays with different paces and is comfortable playing with her back to basket or facing up. Absolute monster on the glass + has developing ability to push and attack off the bounce. Would not be surprised to see her stock shoot up this spring/summer.