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#171
Pharrel Payne
Position
F
School/Team
Maryland
Height
6-9
Weight
250 lbs
Class
Senior
Eligibility
Auto-Eligible (Senior)
Summary
Senior power forward with interior efficiency and physicality but limited defensive versatility. Strong finisher around basket with decent free-throw touch, though late-breakout profile and older age reduce upside for second-round consideration.
Strengths
- Elite finishing percentage around the rim
- Strong physical frame for interior defense
- Solid rebounding production and positioning
- Respectable free-throw shooting for position
Weaknesses
- Limited defensive mobility and lateral quickness
- Minimal three-point range or perimeter skill
- Older prospect with capped developmental ceiling
NBA Comparison
Pro Comp
Moses Brown
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