Oklahoma Association of Sports Officials (OASO)

OASO Officials Hall of Fame

Congratulations to our 2026 Inductee

Charlie Payne

43 Years Officiating High School Sports

Officiated Basketball, Football, and Slow Pitch Softball

All State Basketball Official

Worked over 200 Basketball Playoff games and State Championships in Basketball, Football and Slow-pitch Softball

Assigned Varsity Basketball for over 20 years starting in the early 1980's

Officiated 12 years in D1 Basketball and 1 Year in D1 Football

Official Observer and Evaluator for the Summit Conference for 10 years after he retired from calling in 1999.

A basketball referee making a call during a game.
A basketball referee making a call during a game.

Gallery

Celebrating the spirit of basketball officiating.

A group of basketball referees in action during a game.
A group of basketball referees in action during a game.

Hall of Fame

Explore the legacy of basketball officiating through our Hall of Fame, celebrating the achievements of outstanding referees and officials.

Celebrating Excellence

Honoring the legends of basketball officiating and their remarkable contributions to the game.