April 1, 201511 yr Tough blow for Murray State if he leaves. I personally think he's a year away from being ready but I understand if he feels the need to go now.
April 1, 201511 yr Projected as the 3rd best PG (by some) in the class and some feel he could climb up to the mid-first round. I want him to stay but I understand the decision to leave.
April 6, 201511 yr Made it official today. Damn. Since no player has ever declared early from Murray State, it is difficult to judge him on where he ranks all time on the Racers' list of greatest players. The biggest demerit to his name is that he did not win the OVC tournament in either of his two seasons. It is hard to hold either of those against him. He did have post-season success in being named MVP of the CIT tournament and made it to the third round of the NIT. The first comparison people make is with Isiah Canaan. Besides being physically more stout and a better spot-up shooter (by the narrowest of margins), Payne was better at every facet of the game. Canaan did have two NCAA tournament wins. Payne is the best going back to Popeye Jones, imo. I hate he didn't get to display his talents on a national stage more than he did.
April 6, 201511 yr With UC possibly adding a game with Murray St next season, I was really hoping to see him stay.
April 6, 201511 yr Never thought I would see the day that a Murray State Racer would declare for the draft as a Sophomore.
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