Video: WeNext Jalen Green Getting to know one of the nation's top 2020 prospects.
The 6-foot-9 power forward is regarded as the No. 38 prospect in the class of 2019 by
247Sports.
He announced his decision via Twitter Monday night, joining 5-star guard
Tre Mann of
The Villages Charter (The Villages, Fla.).
The Orlando Sentinel All-Area second team selection led
Osceola (Kissimmee, Fla.) to the FHSAA Class 9A regional final last season, averaging 19 points per contest as a junior.
An elite shot blocker, Payne should play a pivotal role in Montverde Academy's quest to repeat as GEICO Nationals champions and could make an immediate impact in the SEC for Mike White.
Omar Payne committed to Florida on Monday. The 2019 forward will play next season at Montverde Academy.
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