Stephon Payne III

Stephon Payne is a physical, high-motor big who brings toughness, rim presence, and energy on both ends of the floor. He plays with good activity around the basket, finishes well through contact, rebounds outside his area, and gives consistent effort defensively as a rim protector and interior body. What stands out most is his willingness to do the dirty work — setting solid screens, running the floor, competing on the glass, and impacting the game without needing touches. He’s the type of frontcourt player who can bring physicality, defensive intensity, and stability to a rotation while continuing to develop offensively.