The last time Payton Pritchard played in Portland's Moda Center, in April, he made four three-pointers for Team USA in the elite Nike Hoop Summit. Prior to that, Pritchard helped West Linn High win state titles there in 2013 and 2014, the first two of four he helped bring home in an historic career for the Lions.
On Saturday night, he'll be back on the home floor of the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers. This time, it will be as a starting guard for the Oregon men's basketball team.
"I like that floor," Pritchard said. "I've had good memories there.