Paige attended Jamestown High School in Jamestown, New York, where he played football and basketball. He was named Western New York Player of the Year after leading Jamestown to a state runner-up finish as a junior. He averaged 27 points and eight rebounds per game that season. As a senior, he transferred to Perry County Central High School in Hazard, Kentucky, where he posted averages of 21 points and 6.7 rebounds per game.[1]
College career
Paige attended the College of Southern Idaho as a freshman, where he averaged 13.6 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 2.1 steals per game.[1] He transferred to Moberly Area Community College as a sophomore, and averaged over 21 points and four rebounds per game. in May 2014, he signed with West Virginia to play under Bob Huggins.[2] He had considered Southern Miss, but decided not to commit after
Donnie Tyndall was fired.[3] As a junior, he averaged 5.6 points and 1.9 rebounds per game, starting 10 games. His season-high 18 points came against Baylor in the Big 12 Championship.[1]
Paige was the team's sixth man as a senior, a role he relished. Against first-ranked Kansas, Paige had 26 points, five steals and four rebounds as the Mountaineers upset the Jayhawks 74–63.[4] He scored a career-high 34 points in a 97–87 victory over Iowa State on February 22.[5] Paige averaged 14.3 point per game in his senior season. He was named to the Second Team All-Big 12 and was the conference Sixth man Award honoree (unanimous selection).[6]
Professional career
Oettinger Rockets Gotha (2016)
He went undrafted in the 2016 NBA Draft. He signed with Oettinger Rockets Gotha of Germany's Pro A league on August 8, 2016.[7]
On 8 August 2017 Paige signed for the seven-time British Basketball League champions Newcastle Eagles. Paige made his debut for the Eagles on 29 September, scoring 30 points in a 148–60 victory.
Maine Red Claws (2019–2020)
For the 2019–20 season, Paige joined the Maine Red Claws of the NBA G League.[10] On February 11, 2020, he posted 27 points, five assists, two rebounds, one steal and one block in an overtime win over the Fort Wayne Mad Ants.[11]
Maine Celtics (2021)
On October 23, 2021, Paige signed with the Maine Celtics.[12] He averaged 16.9 points, 2.5 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.1 steals per game.
Detroit Pistons (2021–2022)
On December 31, 2021, Paige signed a 10-day contract with the Detroit Pistons via the hardship exemption.[13] He made his NBA debut on January 1.[14]
Return to Maine (2022)
On January 7, 2022, Paige was reacquired by the Maine Celtics.[15] However, he was waived on March 8 after suffering a season-ending injury.[15]
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