Invited walk-on who enters his third season with the Mountaineer basketball program ... had an outstanding high school career ... runs the floor well ... good shooter from the perimeter ... tremendous attitude and work ethic.

At West Virginia (2008-09): Played in 11 games for a total of 26 minutes … scored first collegiate points vs. Delaware State ... made two free throws at Seton Hall.

At West Virginia (2007-08): Redshirted his first season at WVU.

In High School: Played for Coach Rick Greene at George Washington High in Charleston ... averaged 15 points, eight rebounds and three assists as a senior ... tabbed first team all-county and all-conference ... earned third team all-state honors as a senior ... played in the West Virginia-Kentucky and North-South all-star games ... averaged 13 points and seven rebounds per game as a junior ... earned second team all-county and third team all-state honors ... named to the all-tournament team at the West Virginia high school championships leading GW to a second-place finish ... had 15 points and nine rebounds in the state finals ... also a team captain.

Personal: Son of Drew and Mary Payne ... birthday is May 11 ... majoring in business management ... first name is Cameron … Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll.