Luke Payne
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born |
October 3, 1985 Charlotte, North Carolina |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school |
Greensboro Day School (Greensboro, North Carolina) Spartanburg (Spartanburg, South Carolina) |
| College | USC Upstate Spartans (2004–2008) |
| NBA draft | 2008 / Undrafted |
| Playing career | 2009–2012 |
| Position | Guard |
| Number | 21 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 2009–2012 | Lakeside Lightning (Australia) |
| As coach: | |
| 2012–2015 | USC Upstate Spartans (asst.) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Luke Payne (born October 3, 1985) is an American former basketball player and assistant coach. He played both guard positions during his playing days and was a standout college player for USC Upstate before moving to Australia where he had a successful four-year career with the Lakeside Lightning of the State Basketball League (SBL). In 2012, he returned to USC Upstate, joining the Spartans men's basketball team as an assistant coach under his father, Eddie, the head coach.
Payne began his high school career at Greensboro Day School in Greensboro, North Carolina where he was a member of the school's state championship team as a sophomore in 2001–02. In 2002, he transferred to Spartanburg High School in Spartanburg, South Carolina where he was named team captain of the basketball team. As a senior in 2003–04, he averaged 14 points, four assists and four rebounds per game while earning All-Region and All-State honors.
As a freshman at USC Upstate Spartans in 2004–05, Payne saw action in 31 games while receiving 16 starting assignments. He ranked fourth on the team in scoring with 8.6 points, and with 2.5 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game, he helped the Spartans win the 2005 Peach Belt Conference regular season championship.
As a sophomore in 2005–06, Payne played in all 30 games while starting 28 times and ranking third on the team and 20th in the Peach Belt Conference with 11.8 points per game. He also averaged 2.9 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game, and led the league with a 2.04 assist-to-turnover ratio. His contributions helped lead the Spartans to the 2006 PBC Tournament title.
As a junior in 2006–07, Payne played in all 28 games for the Spartans, started 27 times, and averaged 11.2 points per game, good for third on the team. He also averaged 3.1 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game. On February 21, 2007, he scored a then career-high 24 points against Lander University.
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