James Madison University | Official Athletics Site
11/11/2026 9:30:00 AM | Women's Basketball
HARRISONBURG, Va. – James Madison women's basketball inked guard Payton Walters on Signing Day for the 2027-28 season, as announced by Head Coach Sean O'Regan on Wednesday morning.
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"We are extremely excited to welcome Payton into the family," said O'Regan. "She clicked with us right from the start. She's a dynamic scoring guard that fits right in with how we want to play."
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The Osbourn Park High School standout is currently ranked the No. 3 PG and No. 7 in Virginia by Prep Hoops and looks to lead the Yellow Jackets to their third straight VHSL Class 6 state championship.
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Prior to missing her junior season due to injury, the 5-9 combo guard was a first team all-state selection, averaging 12 points per game to help capture OP's first state title in girls' basketball. As a freshman, the Manassas, Va. native was both a first team all-district and all-region selection. This past summer she played AAU for Elevate Elite and was named the Defensive Player of the Year in the Adidas 3SSB Circuit.
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JMU women's basketball is back in action today as they welcome Navy for a 6 p.m. tilt inside the Atlantic Union Bank Center.
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The Dukes want you at the Atlantic Union Bank Center supporting your women's basketball team – multiple ticket offerings, including single game, mini packs and conference packs, are available and will be available! Save on tickets by taking advantage of conference packs or attend the biggest games with mini packs or single-game tickets! View all of your options by visiting JMUTickets.com or calling 540-568-3853.
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"We are extremely excited to welcome Payton into the family," said O'Regan. "She clicked with us right from the start. She's a dynamic scoring guard that fits right in with how we want to play."
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The Osbourn Park High School standout is currently ranked the No. 3 PG and No. 7 in Virginia by Prep Hoops and looks to lead the Yellow Jackets to their third straight VHSL Class 6 state championship.
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Prior to missing her junior season due to injury, the 5-9 combo guard was a first team all-state selection, averaging 12 points per game to help capture OP's first state title in girls' basketball. As a freshman, the Manassas, Va. native was both a first team all-district and all-region selection. This past summer she played AAU for Elevate Elite and was named the Defensive Player of the Year in the Adidas 3SSB Circuit.
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JMU women's basketball is back in action today as they welcome Navy for a 6 p.m. tilt inside the Atlantic Union Bank Center.
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The Dukes want you at the Atlantic Union Bank Center supporting your women's basketball team – multiple ticket offerings, including single game, mini packs and conference packs, are available and will be available! Save on tickets by taking advantage of conference packs or attend the biggest games with mini packs or single-game tickets! View all of your options by visiting JMUTickets.com or calling 540-568-3853.
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