efficient, veteran Gophers shot-maker with point-guard poise
In the 2021-22 season, Payton Willis was a tone-setter for Minnesota, averaging 15.9 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.3 assists while earning All-Big Ten honorable mention and leading the Gophers in assists and steals[2]. His biggest differentiator is a polished, old-school guard package: he can score at all three levels, create for others, and make winning plays with enough defensive activity to matter[1][2]. The catch? His scoring burst came after a few uneven college seasons and some injury interruptions earlier in his career, so the fit is best for a team that values experience, toughness, and shot-making more than pure burst[1][3].
