role-player guard with experience in South Dakota State’s rotation
Payton Tivis was a **guard** for South Dakota State whose value came from steady, team-first minutes rather than gaudy scoring; in his final 2010-11 season, he appeared in 23 games and chipped in rebounds, assists, and steals when called upon.[2] He profiles as a **low-usage, effort-driven guard** who can fit on a roster needing dependable rotation depth, defensive energy, and composure, though the available stats suggest he was not a primary offensive creator.[1][2]
