Artis - Payne was Tre Mason 's top backup in 2013 .
Artis - Payne was expected to split carries with fellow senior Corey Grant last year , but emerged as one of the best players in the nation instead .
Artis - Payne was Tre Mason 's top backup in 2013 and was expected to split carries with fellow senior Corey Grant last year , but emerged as one of the best players in the nation instead .