Pharrel Payne - College Basketball News & Rumors

Texas A&M gets transfer Pharrel Payne from Minnesota Ex-Gophers starting big man Pharrel Payne, a Cottage Grove native, entered the transfer portal in late March and made his new commitment Tue...

APRIL 23, 2024 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Gophers' Pharrel Payne enters transfer portal, leaving big hole in the middle The Gophers men's basketball team has seen Pharrel Payne develop into an inside force but he told coach Ben Johnson he's entering the portal...

MARCH 28, 2024 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Stands out in defeat Payne ended Sunday's 76-64 loss to Indiana State with 16 points (7-13 FG, 2-3 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and one steal across 33 minutes.

Impact Payne closed with 16 points, eight rebounds, three assists and one steal during Sunday's loss against Indiana State. The 6-foot-9 sophomore logged an impressive campaign with the Golden Gophers during his second season with the program, averaging 10 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.4 blocks on 23.3 minutes per game. Payne will likely continue to take on a larger role with Minnesota next season.

MARCH 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Five Minnesotans to watch at the Big Ten men's basketball tournament The Gophers have key players from Minnesota — Dawson Garcia, Pharrel Payne and Parker Fox among them — and there are other homegrown standou...

MARCH 12, 2024 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Set to come off the bench Payne is not listed amongst Minnesota's starters ahead of Saturday's showdown with Penn State, Marcus Fuller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Payne will come off the bench with Parker Fox set to make a Senior Day start for the Golden Gophers. The 6-foot-9 sophomore, who has averaged 10 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.5 blocks on 23 minutes per game, is sure to remain involved for Minnesota.

MARCH 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota's Pharrel Payne throws down a NASTY put-back jam vs. Illinois

FEBRUARY 29, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Pharrel Payne flies in for a MONSTER putback jam to extend Minnesota's lead over Ohio State

FEBRUARY 23, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Payne scores 21, grabs 11 rebounds to lead Minnesota's 81-70 win over Rutgers

Pharrel Payne had 21 points and 11 rebounds, Elijah Hawkins added 16 points and Minnesota defeated Rutgers 81-70

FEBRUARY 19, 2024 • Associated Press

Minnesota's Pharrel Payne finishes the two-handed jam to close the gap with Rutgers

FEBRUARY 19, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Gophers center Pharrel Payne's 'phenomenal' block showcases potential Minnesota will be looking for more rim protection Tuesday vs. Michigan State.

FEBRUARY 5, 2024 • TWINCITIES.COM

Dominant in return Payne recorded 14 points (7-8 FG, 0-2 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and four blocks over 33 minutes during Saturday's 75-66 OT victory over Northwestern.

Impact Payne did not miss a beat after returning from a back injury, posting 14 points, nine rebounds and four blocks against the Wildcats on Saturday. The 6-foot-9 sophomore has averaged 10.6 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.1 assists and two blocks across his last nine outings, proving to be a big-time piece down the stretch for Minnesota.

FEBRUARY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gophers forward Parker Fox makes impact felt, subbing for Pharrel Payne Parker Fox, a senior from Mahtomedi, has responded to an increase in playing time, scoring more and blocking shots.

JANUARY 31, 2024 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Back injury sidelines Gophers' Pharrel Payne vs. Penn State After playing 25+ minutes in the past two games, Pharrel Payne was unable to take the floor in State College.

JANUARY 27, 2024 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Inactive Saturday Payne (back) will not appear in Saturday's game against Penn State, Marcus Fuller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Payne will miss just his second game of the season as the Golden Gophers face off against the Nittany Lions. The 6-foot-9 sophomore has appeared in 18 games this season (six starts) averaging 9.6 points, 5.9 rebounds, 0.9 assists and 1.6 blocks on 21.1 minutes per game. Payne's absence will likely pave the way for Parker Fox and Isaiah Ihnen to see additional playing time.

JANUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Saturday Payne is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against Penn State due to a back injury, Marcus Fuller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Payne has been limited in practice due to a back ailment, though he did play 30 minutes in the loss to Wisconsin earlier in the week. The 6-9 sophomore will likely test how things feel during warmups to determine if he's able to go.

JANUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs 10 rebounds in loss Payne amassed seven points (2-7 FG, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds and two assists over 24 minutes during Thursday's 76-66 loss to Michigan State.

Impact Payne pulled down 10 rebounds, adding on seven points during Thursday's loss to the Spartans. The 6-foot-9 sophomore has appeared in 17 games this season (five starts), averaging 9.6 points, 5.9 rebounds, one assist and 1.7 blocks on 20.5 minutes per game. Payne continues to log efficient minutes for the Golden Gophers, shooting 64.2 percent from the field on the season.

JANUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

GTD vs. Michigan State Payne is considered a game-time decision with a back injury for Thursday's game against Michigan State, Andy Greder of the Twin Cities Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Payne is in danger of missing his second game of the season since Nov. 10 as he recovers from a back injury. The sophomore center has appeared in 16 games (four starts) and has averaged 9.8 points, 5.6 rebounds, 0.9 assists, 0.4 steals and 1.8 blocks on 20.3 minutes.

JANUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Payne isn't in the starting lineup for Friday's game versus Maine.

Impact Dawson Garcia will replace Payne in the starting lineup Friday. Payne is averaging 10.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.7 blocks and 1.0 assists in 21.9 minutes across his last seven appearances coming off the bench this season.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Tuesday Payne (groin) will play in Tuesday's game against IUPUI.

Impact The sophomore will be available to play in Tuesday's game against IUPUI after he has been dealing with a groin injury. This is great news for the Gophers as he has been averaging 9.1 points and 4.7 rebounds so far this season.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota's Pharrel Payne makes the block and finishes strong against FGCU

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Pharrel Payne brings down a monstrous two-handed putback slam to extend Minnesota's lead over New Orleans

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Solid night in losing effort Payne amassed 15 points (6-11 FG, 3-6 FT), six rebounds and one block across 26 minutes during Sunday's 76-58 loss to San Francisco.

Impact Payne had an effective outing as the Golden Gophers were taken down by San Francisco, finishing with 15 points, six rebounds and one block Sunday. The 6-foot-9 sophomore has been a consistent contributor off the bench for Minnesota, averaging 8.6 points, four rebounds and two blocks on 17.2 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Friday Payne (undisclosed) is not dressed ahead of Friday's matchup with UTSA, Marcus Fuller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Payne, who was designated as questionable on Minnesota's availability report, will not appear Friday. The 6-foot-9 sophomore played just 16 minutes in the Golden Gophers' season opener, posting five points in the contest, but he is expected to lead Minnesota's frontcourt this season. In his absence, Dawson Garcia and Jack Wilson are likely to see additional opportunities.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy against UTSA Payne is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus UTSA.

Impact Payne started and played 16 minutes in Minnesota's opener but could miss Friday's contest due to an undisclosed reason. If Payne is ruled out, Dawson Garcia and Jack Wilson are candidates to receive extended minutes.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 16 minutes during start Payne logged five points (2-3 FG, 1-4 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one block across his 16 minutes during the Gophers' win Monday against Bethune-Cookman.

Impact As expected, Payne participated in the 2023-24 Gophers' first game. Now, the question is how they will continue to use him. Josh Ola-Joseph and Dawson Garcia shifted down a starting position to make room for Payne in their frontcourt. The team needs a replacement for Jamison Battle, possibly settling their needed solution with a bigger player.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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