Payton Sandfort's worlds collide for Iowa-Nebraska Sweet 16 showdown
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Key Points:
- Payton Sandfort faces a unique situation as his younger brother Pryce, Nebraska's leading scorer, prepares to face Iowa, Payton's alma mater, in the Sweet 16 NCAA Tournament matchup.
- Payton, a former Iowa standout and current two-way NBA contract player with the Oklahoma City Thunder, supports both teams but feels conflicted due to his family ties and loyalty to Iowa.
- Pryce Sandfort has been instrumental for Nebraska, including a game-winning assist in their Sweet 16 win over Vanderbilt, while Iowa's success has been boosted by players like Cooper Koch, whom Payton regards highly.
- Despite some negative fan reactions toward Pryce during Nebraska's game at Iowa, Payton remains proud of his brother's composure and acknowledges the rivalry's intensity.
- Payton will be playing a G League game in Des Moines at the same time as the Iowa-Nebraska game, highlighting the remarkable coincidence and his ongoing connection to both basketball communities.
