Payton Verhulst
College / Club
Oklahoma
Height
6-1
Position
Guard
Age
Country
USA
2026 WNBA Mock Draft
Round 3, Pick 6: 36th overall
Pro Comparison
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Player Profile
Payton Verhulst is a big guard prospect for the 2026 WNBA Draft with good shooting ability and strong all-around skills. A First-Team All-Big 12 selection, she was also named Big 12 Newcomer of the Year after transferring to Oklahoma.
Notable Teammates
Aaliyah Chavez (Oklahoma) • Sahara Williams (Oklahoma) • Raegan Beers (Oklahoma) • Hailey Van Lith (Louisville) • Jalyn Brown (Louisville)
Draft Board Comparison
| Rank | Name | Season | Team | FG% | 3P% | FT% | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | Hannah Stuelke | '25-26 | Iowa | 53.6 | 22.2 | 55.4 | 9.0 | 2.9 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 2.0 | 13.4 |
| 30 | Payton Verhulst | '25-26 | OU | 41.4 | 30.0 | 81.1 | 5.5 | 3.0 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 1.7 | 12.0 |
| 31 | Yarden Garzon | '25-26 | MD | 40.5 | 36.7 | 87.5 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 2.0 | 12.5 |
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FROM THE PRAIRIE TO THE BIG APPLE
The College Years
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