Pharrel Payne

Created on 6/23/26.  Written by Alan Lu.

Height: 6-9
Weight: 250
College: Maryland
Classification: Senior
Birthdate: 8/22/2004

Projected Draft Range: Likely Undrafted

Pros:

Fairly solid low post scorer
Adequate scorer off the dribble
Solid athlete
Good motor

Cons:

Must extend his shooting range
Needs to improve his face-up game
Not an elite shot blocker
A bit undersized to play inside

Summary:

Pharrel Payne is an athletic, energetic big man that played at multiple schools before playing at Maryland for his senior season. He can score and rebound the basketball, but he will need to add a reliable outside shot to his arsenal. If he can continue to develop and hone his game, he could end up being a rotational big man in the NBA.

Links:
RealGM Profile
YouTube’s Highlights of the 12/18/24 Texas A&M-Texas Tech Game via College Basketball

Games Scouted:
11/26/23 Minnesota vs. San Francisco

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