| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 3, 1985 Charlotte, North Carolina |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Greensboro Day School (Greensboro, North Carolina) Spartanburg (Spartanburg, South Carolina) |
| College | USC Upstate (2004–2008) |
| NBA draft | 2008: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2009–2012 |
| Position | Guard |
| Number | 21 |
| Coaching career | 2012–2015 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 2009–2012 | Lakeside Lightning |
| As coach: | |
| 2012–2015 | USC Upstate Spartans (asst.) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Luke Payne (born October 3, 1985) is an American former basketball player and coach. He played both guard positions during his playing days; he was a standout college player for the USC Upstate Spartans before moving to Australia and forging a successful four-year career with the Lakeside Lightning of the State Basketball League (SBL). In 2012, he returned to USC Upstate, joining the Spartans men's basketball team as an assistant coach under his father, Eddie, the head coach.