High-Usage, Efficient Forward Who Can Carry an Offense
Payne has been a major scoring engine for Southern Utah, with ESPN listing him at **20.6 points**, **6.8 rebounds**, and **2.3 assists** per game on **56.7% shooting** in his college career, while Southern Utah notes he was the SWAC’s MVP as a freshman after averaging **22.0 points** and **7.2 rebounds** with **58.7%** shooting. He looks like a fit for teams needing a **physical, efficient frontcourt scorer** who can create his own offense, rebound, and bring proven production rather than upside-only intrigue.
