Heretofore undistinguished walkon guard Cam Payne has a pretty interesting thing going. As a freshman he wore No. 25. Last offseason, he gave it up so freshman Truck Bryant could have his high school number. As a sophomore, Payne opted for No. 33. That’s no longer an option, thanks to WVU’s decision to retire the Hot Rod’s digits.

Payne has an idea for his junior year.

“I think I’m going for 15,” Payne said. “I don’t know why. It sounds good.”

Any chance that one will be retired? The number has been worn by 20 Mountaineers, last for the 2006-07 season by Devan Bawinkel, who transferred out and now plays at Iowa.

“I don’t know who else had it, but I know Drew Schifino wore it,” Payne said, “and I don’t think they’re going to retire his number.”