Charles Payton to Lincoln Trail
Lincoln Trail CC has landed the top junior college prospect in the state of Illinois high school class of 2017 with the commitment of Olympia small forward Charles Payton.
The senior announced his commitment on his twitter Saturday night. He told us why they were his choice!
“I knew from the moment I stepped in their gym that was the school I wanted to continue my basketball career at!”
Payton is an elite athlete that is super bouncy around the hoop. He is best in transition throwing down jams and getting on the offensive glass with his second jump ability for put back finishes. Jump shot is a work in progress and can be streaky at times. Defensively he has a chance to be very good defending both laterally and vertically. Consistency is the key with Payton along with improving his skill level over the next two seasons. He has mid-major plus and possibly high major upside.
Payton is the #17 overall prospect and #4 small forward in the state of Illinois. He ran with All-In/Young and Reckless on the circuit.