Stephon Payne - College Basketball News & Rumors

Exploring return to college Payne (transfer portal) is exploring a potential return to college for the 2026-27 season, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Payne, a 6-foot-9 forward, averaged 5.9 points and 6.5 rebounds per game in 2025-26 at Seton Hall. After being among the players who could get an extra year of eligibility ahead of the 2026-27 campaign, Payne could be in line for a return to college in the upcoming season.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

Scores nine versus Xavier Payne contributed nine points (4-7 FG, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist and two steals in 17 minutes during Tuesday's 77-68 victory over Xavier.

Impact Payne chipped in nine points in Tuesday's win, his most in a game since Feb. 11. He added three rebounds (all offensive) and two steals as he played just 17 minutes despite making his 30th consecutive start. He's been pretty quiet as of late, averaging just 3.2 points and 3.8 rebounds across 16.8 minutes per game over his last five contests.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Scores nine versus Xavier Payne contributed nine points (4-7 FG, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist and two steals in 17 minutes during Tuesday's 77-68 victory over Xavier.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in Saturday's win Payne supplied nine points (4-6 FG, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds and three blocks across 24 minutes during Saturday's 69-64 win over Marquette.

Impact Payne had a productive outing Saturday, nearly recording a double-double with nine points and nine boards. He grabbed four offensive rebounds for the ninth time this season and also recorded three blocks on the defensive end. He's now averaging 7.0 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.5 blocks in 21.4 minutes per game this season.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Records double-double Tuesday Payne chipped in 13 points (5-9 FG, 3-4 FT), 15 rebounds, four blocks and two steals over 28 minutes during Tuesday's 65-60 loss to St. John's.

Impact Payne recorded his fourth double-double of the season Tuesday, three of which have come during Big east play. He recorded eight offensive rebounds, his second most in a game this season, and recorded 15 total rebounds for the third time this season. He also blocked a season-high four shots in the close loss. He's now averaging 7.2 points, 7.6 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game this season but has proven to be very inconsistent game-to-game.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

St. John's Erases 15-point Deficit To Beat Seton Hall

St. John's erased a 15-point second-half deficit to beat Seton Hall and earn its sixth consecutive win.

JANUARY 21 • FOX SPORTS

St. John's Erases 15-point Deficit To Beat Seton Hall

Pitino earns 899th win as St. John's storms back from 15 down in 2nd half to beat Seton Hall 65-60

Dillon Mitchell had 17 points and 11 rebounds as St. John’s rallied from 15 down in the second half to beat Seton Hall 65-60 at Madison Square Garden, giving Hall of Fame coach Ric...

JANUARY 21 • Associated Press

Tajuan Simpkins scores 22 off the bench, Seton Hall defeats Providence 72-67

Tajuan Simpkins scored 22 points off of the bench to lead the Seton Hall Pirates over the Providence Friars 72-67 on Friday

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Trey Parker lobs it UP to Stephon Payne III, extending Seton Hall's lead over Providence

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Seton Hall puts home win streak on the line against Rutgers

Seton Hall looks to extend its six-game home win streak with a victory against Rutgers

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Records double-double Tuesday Payne accumulated 13 points (6-8 FG, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds and one assist in 19 minutes during Tuesday's 68-45 victory over New Haven.

Impact With Godswill Erheriene (foot) out again, Payne made his fifth consecutive start Tuesday. He put together a strong performance in the win, recording his first double-double of the season with season highs in both points (13) and rebounds (11). He did not add any blocks to his tally though after recording 11 across the first four games of the season. With no clear timeline for Erheriene's return, Payne is set to stay in the starting five at least until his teammate is back healthy.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Committing to Seton Hall Payne has committed to play for Seton Hall for the 2025-26 season, per VerbalCommits.com.

Impact Payne will join the Pirates following two seasons with Jacksonville. The 6-foot-9 forward averaged 8.4 points and 6.3 rebounds per game for the Dolphins this past season. The former Incarnate Word transfer will retain a single year of eligibility with Seton Hall.

MAY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

North Alabama Lions play in ASUN Tournament against the Jacksonville Dolphins

MARCH 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Jacksonville's Stephon Payne delivers a monstrous putback jam against Purdue

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Payne's 18 lead Jacksonville over Trinity Baptist 91-54

Led by Stephon Payne III's 18 points, the Jacksonville Dolphins defeated the Trinity Baptist Eagles 91-54 on Thursday night

DECEMBER 15, 2023 • Associated Press

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