Last Updated on May 28, 2025 by Mat Diekhake
Here are Gary Payton’s college per-game statistics by season. He played four seasons at Oregon State University (1986–1990):
| Season | School | G | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986–87 | Oregon State | 28 | 33.0 | .470 | .200 | .644 | 3.4 | 4.1 | 2.2 | 0.3 | 8.1 |
| 1987–88 | Oregon State | 28 | 36.0 | .500 | .336 | .660 | 2.9 | 7.1 | 2.8 | 0.2 | 14.5 |
| 1988–89 | Oregon State | 28 | 38.2 | .520 | .349 | .694 | 3.8 | 8.1 | 3.2 | 0.2 | 20.8 |
| 1989–90 | Oregon State | 28 | 36.8 | .504 | .355 | .739 | 4.1 | 8.1 | 3.4 | 0.2 | 25.7 |
Key:
- G = Games played
- MPG = Minutes per game
- FG% = Field Goal Percentage
- 3P% = Three-Point Percentage
- FT% = Free Throw Percentage
- RPG = Rebounds per game
- APG = Assists per game
- SPG = Steals per game
- BPG = Blocks per game
- PPG = Points per game
Highlights:
- Gary Payton was a consensus First-Team All-American in 1990.
- He finished his college career as Oregon State’s all-time leader in points, assists, and steals.
- Known for his two-way play even in college, his defensive prowess led to his nickname “The Glove.”