Avery Payne gives Berry a steady, high-IQ backcourt spark
In the 2025-26 season, Berry College guard Avery Payne appeared in 27 games with 17 starts as a freshman, scoring 127 points, handing out 31 assists, and grabbing 78 rebounds; her best outing came with 14 points and 6 rebounds at Centre on Feb. 6, 2026. She looks like a low-drama, do-a-little-bit-of-everything guard: ball movement, toughness on the glass, and enough scoring pop to keep defenses honest. Add in her All-District high school résumé and SAA Honor Roll recognition, and she profiles as a dependable fit for a team that values poise, effort, and basketball IQ.
