catmandoo
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posted 11-05-2020 02:06 PM
It’s been a long road for Zan Payne to finally suit up for the Kentucky Wildcats.
The son of former Kentucky assistant Kenny Payne, Zan joined the program as a walk-on during the 2018-19 season. However, the 6-4 forward tore his MCL, ACL and patellar tendon in his right knee in February of 2018 during his senior season of high school basketball. That led to Payne missing the last two seasons while he recovered.
Now, the redshirt sophomore is fully healthy and ready to do whatever he can to contribute to the 2020-21 Wildcats.
On Wednesday, Payne met with the media to provide an update on his recovery, talk about the impact his father has made, and preparing for the upcoming season.
Here is a recap of what Payne had to say via UK Athletics.
On his health and the long recovery process with his knee injury …
“It’s been super long. It’s been like a year and a half now. But I’m back at 100%. I feel good and I’m ready to go.”
On what he brings to the team …
“Whatever coach needs me to do, I can do. I can go in there and play hard. I love playing defense and I love playing hard. I play to win.”
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