High Potential Guard Justin Payne Transfers to Join Men鈥檚 Basketball Program
MOREHEAD, Ky. -- Justin Payne, a high-scoring guard from Athens, Ga., has transferred in to join the Men's Basketball program at Morehead State. Payne scored more than 700 points in two seasons at Young Harris (Ga.) and helped the Mountain Lions win the Conference Carolinas championship in 2025-26. "We're very excited to announce Justin Payne as our first spring signee," said Head Coach Jonathan Mattox . Justin is a high character young man who can absolutely score the basketball. He's a winner, having won a region and state championship in high school, and a conference championship in college. Justin will...
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