
Lavell Payne was a high-efficiency, low-usage UCF frontcourt contributor
In his final UCF season, Lavell Payne averaged 10.8 points and a team-high 5.5 rebounds while shooting 51.1% from the field, giving the Knights a dependable inside option with solid efficiency and board work.[1][3][4] He also started 11 of 26 games, including seven in conference play, which suggests coaches trusted him in meaningful spots even if he was not the focal point of the offense.[3]