Scottie Payne Class: Junior Hometown: Chicago, Ill. Last College: Sheridan College Height: 6-2 Position: G

Transfers to TAMIU after playing at Sheridan College last season...earned first-team All-Wyoming Conference and first-team All-Region 9 honors while averaging 12.6 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists...as the point guard, he led the Generals to a 27-6 overall record helping them advance to the Region 9 Final Four...lettered in basketball at Julian High School in Chicago...

Personal: Son of Brian and Rene Payne ... majoring in fitness and sports ... favorite athlete is Amare Stoudemire ... favorite food is Chicago style pizza ... favorite hobby is winning.