AT NKU: Payton enters his first season with the Norse...a transfer from Vincennes (Ind.)...powerful inside player with good rebounding skills...can also hit the outside jumper...will challenge for playing time in the post this season.

AT VINCENNES: Averaged 6.6 points and 5.5 rebounds last season in 29 games...shot 48.3 percent from the field...was 18-for-43 from 3-point range...also made 70 percent of his free-throw attempts...scored 13 points and made all three of his 3-point attempts in a win over Southeast Illinois...grabbed 13 rebounds during a victory over Hagerstown...helped Vincennes post a 26-6 record.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Withrow High School...averaged 11.2 points and 6.1 rebounds as a senior...named All-Cincinnati Public Schools Conference honors... coached by George Jackson and Steve Gentry.

PERSONAL: Born on Sept. 19, 1985...son of Delbert Payton.