PHARREL PAYNE NEWS

Solid night in losing effort Payne amassed 15 points (6-11 FG, 3-6 FT), six rebounds and one block across 26 minutes during Sunday's 76-58 loss to San Francisco.

Impact Payne had an effective outing as the Golden Gophers were taken down by San Francisco, finishing with 15 points, six rebounds and one block Sunday. The 6-foot-9 sophomore has been a consistent contributor off the bench for Minnesota, averaging 8.6 points, four rebounds and two blocks on 17.2 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Friday Payne (undisclosed) is not dressed ahead of Friday's matchup with UTSA, Marcus Fuller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Payne, who was designated as questionable on Minnesota's availability report, will not appear Friday. The 6-foot-9 sophomore played just 16 minutes in the Golden Gophers' season opener, posting five points in the contest, but he is expected to lead Minnesota's frontcourt this season. In his absence, Dawson Garcia and Jack Wilson are likely to see additional opportunities.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy against UTSA Payne is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus UTSA.

Impact Payne started and played 16 minutes in Minnesota's opener but could miss Friday's contest due to an undisclosed reason. If Payne is ruled out, Dawson Garcia and Jack Wilson are candidates to receive extended minutes.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 16 minutes during start Payne logged five points (2-3 FG, 1-4 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one block across his 16 minutes during the Gophers' win Monday against Bethune-Cookman.

Impact As expected, Payne participated in the 2023-24 Gophers' first game. Now, the question is how they will continue to use him. Josh Ola-Joseph and Dawson Garcia shifted down a starting position to make room for Payne in their frontcourt. The team needs a replacement for Jamison Battle, possibly settling their needed solution with a bigger player.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to go in opener Payne (undisclosed) is expected to play in Monday's game against Bethune-Cookman, Marcus Fuller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Payne did not play in the exhibition game last week due to an undisclosed issue. It appear he will be there for the Gophers regular season opener, however. Payne is coming off a season that saw him average 8.2 points and 5.2 rebounds per game.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gophers' potential standouts Pharrel Payne and Cam Christie out for Thursday's exhibition game Gophers' Pharrel Payne and Cam Christie are sidelined for first game in front of fans in Thursday's exhibition vs. Macalester.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Gophers see big things coming for duo of Dawson Garcia, Pharrel Payne Dawson Garcia and Pharrel Payne are two reasons the Gophers men’s basketball team thinks it can defy expectations this season.

OCTOBER 10, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Scores 17 off bench Payne finished with 17 points (6-6 FG, 5-5 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 30 minutes during Thursday's 70-54 loss to Maryland.

Impact Payne logged two double-doubles and scored in double-figures over five of the last eight games of the season despite exclusively coming off the bench. His production is certainly worth monitoring if the Gophers can improve some in the offseason.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes off as substitute Payne posted 18 points (7-12 FG, 4-6 FT), 10 rebounds and six assists across 30 minutes during Saturday's 76-69 loss to Penn State.

Impact The return of Dawson Garcia (ankle) meant Payne was demoted to a substitute option Saturday. Even so, he had the game of his freshman career so far. Payne logged a double-double and recorded more than five assists for the first time as a Gopher. The future could be bright for him, but it is expected to continue being limited while Garcia can play.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gophers still without leading scorer Dawson Garcia; Pharrel Payne cleared to play at Northwestern Garcia's still sidelined with injury but Payne's back after missing Wednesday's loss against Indiana

JANUARY 28, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Plays 17 minutes Payne logged three points (1-2 FG, 1-4 FT), three rebounds and one assist across 17 minutes during Minnesota's 81-61 loss Saturday at Northwestern.

Impact Despite being part of Minnesota's starting lineup at Northwestern, Payne was limited and logged fewer minutes Saturday than during other games he played across January. The center has a 23-minute average this month.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Payne will get his first career start in Saturday's game at Northwestern, Marcus Fuller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Payne is returning from a one-game absence after clearing concussion protocol. The big man will have a nice opportunity in his return by starting his first career game. Thus, he figures to see a healthy workload.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Payne (concussion) has cleared protocol and will be available for Saturday's game at Northwestern, Marcus Fuller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Payne returned to practice earlier in the week and has now officially cleared concussion protocol. He ultimately missed one game due to the injury. Assuming he avoids any setbacks, look for him to take on his usual workload.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still needs to clear protocol Payne (concussion) has not cleared concussion protocol, Marcus Fuller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Coach Ben Johnson noted that Payne has returned to practicing, but still has to clear concussion protocol ahead of Saturday's game against Northwestern. Payne missed Wednesday's game against Indiana while remaining in the protocols. With injuries to Payne and Dawson Garcia, the Gophers may be down two of their best forwards, with Treyton Thompson available to replace.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota's Dawson Garcia, Pharrel Payne Won't Play Wednesday Against Indiana Minnesota leading scorer Dawson Garcia will not play during Wednesday’s game against Indiana after suffering an ankle injury in the second h...

JANUARY 25, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Out because of concussion Payne will sit out the Gophers' game Wednesday versus Indiana, due to a concussion, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Payne suffered a concussion sometime in between the Gophers' previous game Sunday and their upcoming matchup Wednesday. Currently, his next opportunity to return is at Northwestern on Saturday.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

To prepare for Big Ten's big men, Gophers' Pharrel Payne turned to big brother Rodrick Payne, a Division III standout at Wisconsin-River Falls, taught Pharrel how push comes to shove.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Adds 10 from bench Payne ended with 10 points (5-6 FG, 0-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one block in 24 minutes during Thursday's 70-67 victory over Ohio State.

Impact Payne scored in double-digits for the first time in six games to earn a much-needed in-conference win. As he also committed five turnovers on the night, Payne isn't a guarantee for great value just yet.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Collects 15 points in loss Payne contributed 15 points (6-6 FG, 3-8 FT), three rebounds, three assists and two blocks in 21 minutes during Thursday's 90-75 loss to Michigan.

Impact Payne has offered decent production off the bench, scoring at least 13 points in three of the last five games. His team is now winless in their last four games and Payne can't offer much more without breaking into the lineup.

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gophers freshman big man Pharrel Payne gaining confidence in SoCal Challenge The 6-9 Cottage Grove native helped to lead the Gophers into the SoCal Challenge championship game vs. UNLV late Wednesday night.

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Scores 12 off bench Payne amassed 12 points (6-6 FG), four rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 27 minutes during Monday's 69-53 loss to DePaul.

Impact Payne has shown himself worthy of increasing minutes and it's paid off with high scoring efficiency. Where he'll need to adjust his strategy as a first-year player is with turnovers, as he's given up 11 possessions in just three games.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE