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Cavin Payton
F * 6-4 * 197 * JR
Moss Point, Miss.
Meridian CC

SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA UNIVERSITY: Started his collegiate career at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, La. ... Saw action in seven games for the Lions ... SLU posted a 24-9 record in 2004-05

MERIDIAN CC: Attended Meridian Community College in Meridian, Miss.

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Moss Point High School on the gulf coast of Mississippi .... Apart of two Division title teams and a South State Championship at MPHS ... A three-year letter winner for the Tigers and was named captain of the varsity squad for two campaigns ... Graduated with high distinction, with a 3.48 grade point average ... Played in AAU competion for the Jackson Rise and Shine team, coached by current UWA assistant coach J. Wright ... Averaged 12 points and six rebounds on the AAU level ... Connected on eight three-pointers in a single game at the AAU Kingwood Classic in Houston, Texas.

PERSONAL: Cavin R. Payton was born April 30, 1986 , in Pascagoula, Miss. ... Majoring in secondary education ... The son of Vincent and Jenice Nicholson ... Has a sister Shameka.