Payton II was previously with the Los Angeles Lakers. His NBA career has also included stints with Milwaukee and Houston, mostly with their G-League teams.
- Oregon State football will face Southern Utah this week in their home opener. With Jake Luton still going through concussion protocol, Conor Blount will likely be the starter. Blount is at least preparing as if he will start. If he does get the start, there’s reason to be optimistic. Blount threw for 168 yards and two touchdowns in the first half of the loss to Ohio State this past weekend.