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Boston College Men's Basketball Leading Scorer Entering Transfer Portal

The Eagles are losing their top offensive player to the portal this offseason.
Kim Rankin|
Feb 17, 2026; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Boston College Eagles guard Fred Payne (5) reacts to a foul call during the first half against the Florida State Seminoles at Donald L. Tucker Center. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-Imagn Images
Feb 17, 2026; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Boston College Eagles guard Fred Payne (5) reacts to a foul call during the first half against the Florida State Seminoles at Donald L. Tucker Center. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-Imagn Images | Melina Myers-Imagn Images

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Boston College men’s basketball guard Fred Payne is entering the transfer portal, according to a report from On3Sports/Rivals national basketball reporter Joe Tipton. 

Tipton broke the news via social media on Sunday afternoon. 

“NEWS: Boston College guard Fred Payne plans to enter the @TransferPortal, his representatives at WME told @On3,” said Tipton via X. “The 6-1 sophomore averaged 15.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game this season.”

The Grambling, La., native spent three seasons on the Heights. During that time, he played in 66 games, which included 31 starts, and averaged 24.9 minutes, 10.7 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game. 

Payne had a breakout 2025-26 campaign as a redshirt sophomore where he started in 30 of the team’s 31 games and averaged 34.6 minutes, 15.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game. 

He led the team in minutes and points as well as had the fifth-most rebounds and second-most assists. 

This past season, Boston College went 11-20 overall, 4-14 in ACC play, and finished 17th in the ACC standings, one spot short of last place. The Eagles missed the postseason for the second consecutive year after Pitt landed the final spot in the ACC Tournament.

The result led to Boston College firing head coach Earl Grant after five seasons with the program. UConn assistant coach Luke Murray was hired to replace Grant on March 26 and held his introductory press conference on March 31. 

Payne is the fourth Boston College player that is set to enter the transfer portal when it opens up later in the week. 

Eagles guard Akbar Waheed III was the first Eagle to announce he was hitting the portal. He did not play in a game for BC this past season. 

The program is also losing guard Luka Toews, who averaged 4.2 points in two seasons and 6.3 points last season, as well as forward/center Boden Kapke who spent one season with the team after transferring from Butler last offseason and averaged 10.6 points in 2025-26.

2026 Boston College Men’s Basketball Transfer Portal Departures: 

  1. Akbar Waheed III - Guard - 6'6", 205 lbs. - Freshman
  2. Luka Toews - Guard - 6'1", 190 lbs. - Sophomore
  3. Boden Kapke - Forward/Center - 6'11'', 255 lbs. - Junior
  4. Fred Payne - Guard - 6'2, 185 lbs. - Redshirt Sophomore

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Kim Rankin
KIM RANKIN

Kim Rankin is the lead writer for Boston College On SI. The 2020 graduate of the University of Alabama. She joined Alabama Crimson Tide On SI in February 2024 covering baseball, softball, football, men’s basketball, and more for BamaCentral, but has also contributed to Missouri Tigers On SI. She previously worked as the brand manager at Tide 100.9 FM in Tuscaloosa, Ala. She has covered a wide variety of events including SEC Championships, NCAA Regionals, and bowl games.

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