The #1 Small Forward In Iowa: Pryce Sandfort

Pryce Sandfort is a 3 Star recruit who plays Small Forward at Waukee Senior High School. Sandfort is ranked as the 48th best recruit in the Class of 2023 and is the #12 Small Forward in the class as well. In addition, Sandfort is listed as the #2 recruit in the state of Iowa and is listed as the #1 Small Forward in the state as well. According to 247 Sports, he currently has received interest from Iowa.

Growing up, were you inspired by any NBA Players?

 I always looked up to larry bird. I would watch his highlights from when he was playing, and I would try to model my game after his.

What high school is your biggest rival?

 Biggest high school rival is definitely Valley. I’ve never liked them and always want to beat them really bad.

What songs do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?

The songs always change up, just depends on what i’m feeling that night.

What is your offseason training like?

Offseason training is lifting 2-3 times a week, then agility workouts 2-3 times a week, and then basketball workouts 3-4 times a week.

What is your favorite memory of your high school career, so far?

My favorite memory is beating Ankeny Centennial in the semi finals and me hitting 4 free throws to win the game.

Who is the best player you have ever played with or played against in your high school career?

The best players I’ve played against is probably Braxton Bayless, he’s so quick and hard to guard.

What do you look for in choosing a college?

 I look for how the culture is, how close the team is, and how bad the coaches would want me on their team.

When did you start looking at colleges, and when did colleges start looking at you?

It all started with my brother, and the coaches that wanted to see him play got to watch me and see what i could do. That would have started last fall.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?

 If i could meet one sports hero it would be Larry Bird

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?

My favorite sports moment is the Villanova buzzer beater to beat UNC.