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The first Black scholarship basketball player in University of Kentucky history, Payne broke the color barrier in 1970-71, averaging 16.9 points and 10.1 rebounds as the team's starting center while earning All-SEC honors. His courage in integrating Kentucky basketball was a watershed moment for the program and the broader SEC, and he was selected second overall in the 1971 NBA Supplemental Draft.
| SEASON | G | PPG | RPG | APG | FG% | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970-71★ PEAK | 28 | 16.9 | 10.1 | — | 52.3% | 473 |
★ ONE SEASON AT KENTUCKY · 1970-71