Add another accolade to the storied career of former ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ Ragin’ Cajuns men’s basketball player Elfrid Payton.
He is now a member of the ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ Hall of Fame. The ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ of ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ at Lafayette's Hall of Fame recognizes ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ-athletes, coaches and administrators who have made significant contributions to athletics, and to their professions and their communities.
They are nominated and selected through a process that is overseen by the board of directors of the Ragin' Cajuns Lettermen Club, an organization of former ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ-athletes who have lettered in their sport.
Payton, who played for ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ from 2011-2014, will be acknowledged during the Homecoming game on Saturday, Nov. 7, at Cajun Field. The ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ Ragin’ Cajuns will face the Arkansas State Red Wolves at 11 a.m.
He is a currently a guard for the National Basketball Association’s New York Knicks. Payton was selected 10th in the first round of the 2014 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers.
As a Ragin’ Cajun, Payton was named to the Lou Henson All-America Team, and was recognized as the Lefty Driesell National Defensive Player of the Year.
He also led ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ to the NCAA Men’s Division 1 Basketball Tournament in 2014.
In summer 2013, Payton was starting point guard for Team USA. The amateur team won the gold medal at the International Basketball Federation world championships held in the Czech Republic.
His success continued as a pro. Payton placed fourth in 2014-205 NBA Rookie of the Year voting.
He also made history last year.
Payton became only the fifth NBA player to record a triple-double in five consecutive games. A basketball player is credited with a triple-double by achieving double digit totals during a game in three of five statistical categories – scoring, rebounds, assists, steals and blocked shots.
The ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ's Hall of Fame recognizes men and women who distinguished themselves as ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ-athletes and have made significant contributions to their professions and their communities.
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Photo caption: Former ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ Ragin’ Cajuns men’s basketball great and NBA star Elfrid Payton has earned a spot in the ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ Hall of Fame. Photo credit: ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ of ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ at Lafayette