[2] Padgett, who is 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m), played the power forward position and became one of the most statistically accomplished players in school history.
[1] Padgett led the West Coast Athletic Conference in rebounding all four seasons and finished his career with 1,464 total, a sum good enough to place him in the top ten all-time in the NCAA's modern era.
[1] As a senior he was honored with the Doc Martie Award, given annually to the University of Nevada's top male athlete.
[5] After college, Padgett stayed at school for one additional year to earn his master's degree in education administration.
[5] Padgett spent five years at the school, and then prior to the 2000–01 NCAA Division I season he joined the staff at UC Santa Barbara.