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Boston College guard Fred Payne plans to enter NCAA transfer portal
Payne was the Eagles' top scorer this past season with 15.8 points per game.
Apr. 5, 2026 at 4:05pm
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Boston College guard Fred Payne plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal, according to a report from On3. Payne was the Eagles' leading scorer this past season, averaging 15.8 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game.
Why it matters
Payne's decision to enter the transfer portal comes after Boston College fired head coach Earl Grant and hired UConn assistant Luke Murray as the new head coach. Payne's departure could signal a broader roster shakeup as the program transitions to a new coaching staff.
The details
Payne just wrapped up his redshirt sophomore season at Boston College, where he started in 31 of 30 games and averaged 34.7 minutes per contest. He took a significant production leap from his redshirt freshman season, when he appeared in 30 games primarily off the bench.
- Payne just completed his redshirt sophomore season at Boston College.
- Boston College fired head coach Earl Grant and hired UConn assistant Luke Murray as the new head coach this offseason.
The players
Fred Payne
A guard who was the leading scorer for Boston College this past season, averaging 15.8 points per game.
Earl Grant
The former head coach of the Boston College men's basketball team, who was fired at the end of the season.
Luke Murray
The new head coach of the Boston College men's basketball team, who was previously an assistant at UConn.
What’s next
Payne's decision to enter the transfer portal means he will explore opportunities to play at another school for the remainder of his college career. The new Boston College coaching staff will also need to rebuild the roster and determine which other players may follow Payne's lead in transferring out of the program.
The takeaway
Payne's transfer decision highlights the impact a coaching change can have on a college basketball program, as players often reevaluate their futures when a new staff takes over. Boston College will need to quickly rebuild its roster around the new head coach's vision for the team.
