Omar Payne
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PositionCenter
LeagueGreek Basketball League
BornNovember 2, 2000
Miami, Florida, U.S.
Listed height2.08 m (6 ft 10 in)
| No. 4 – Peristeri | |
|---|---|
| Position | Center |
| League | Greek Basketball League |
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 2, 2000 Miami, Florida, U.S. |
| Listed height | 2.08 m (6 ft 10 in) |
| Listed weight | 109 kg (240 lb) |
| Career information | |
| High school | |
| College |
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| NBA draft | 2024: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2024–present |
| Career history | |
| 2024–2025 | Salon Vilpas |
| 2025–present | Peristeri |
| Career highlights | |
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Omar Payne (born November 2, 2000) is an American professional basketball player for Peristeri in Greek Basketball League. He played college basketball for the Florida Gators, Illinois Fighting Illini, Jacksonville Dolphins, and UCF Knights.
Payne started his professional career in 2024 after signing with Finnish Korisliiga team Salon Vilpas for the 2024–25 season.[1] They finished third in the league and won the bronze medal.
In June 2025, Payne joined the Athens-based club Peristeri in the Greek Basketball League.[2][3]