Recruiting Report: Chris Payton (2019)
Bloomington 2019 prospect Chris Payton is a 6’5” wide shouldered small forward that has big time athleticism just like his older brother who is one of the top juniors in the state. Impresses on the interior with his play above…
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Continue ReadingBloomington 2019 prospect Chris Payton is a 6’5” wide shouldered small forward that has big time athleticism just like his older brother who is one of the top juniors in the state. Impresses on the interior with his play above the rim on alley oop slams and offensive rebounds. Flashes ability off the bounce from the high post although for his high school team plays mostly inside. Plus passer on the interior. Comes from the weakside to block shots. High ceiling for this freshman wing!
The forward spoke about his first year of high school basketball.
“It has been good. It was slow to start, but it is just a learning process to get better for years to come.”
How would he describe his game?
“I would say more a forward that can run the floor really good, shoot the mid-range decent, attack the rim, rebound, and play defense.”
Last year he played with the Mac Irvin Fire 14U and felt that prepared him for the season.
“Really the intensity level. When I started play with them it was a different playing on the national stage. It is a whole different level.”