Marcus Paige article

**cyismydog** · 07-16-2009, 11:59 AM

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Sorry about the formatting, the site's been acting a little screwy. I'll also add that I got the definite impression he has a favorite, but he wouldn't reveal who it was.

**CylentButDeadly** · 07-16-2009, 12:06 PM

The kid is the definition of a point guard. It will be interesting to see how he grows physically the next couple years. I saw they listed him at 6'0" 148, but I think he's smaller than that. With a couple years in the weight room and time to grow into his body, I'm sure he'll round out to at least 175 by the time he's a senior. Either way, he's a good ball player and if he continues to develop the potential he has, I would love to see him in the cardinal & gold some day.

**clones_jer** · 07-16-2009, 12:27 PM

He's real skinny, but I suppose that's expected at his age. The kid has a presence on the court though ... he had that from 5th grade on up. He's always totally cool and in control of the game.

**CylentButDeadly** · 07-16-2009, 12:32 PM

His game really reminds me of a Dean Oliver.

**BryceC** · 07-16-2009, 12:46 PM

Originally Posted by cyismydog

I'll also add that I got the definite impression he has a favorite, but he wouldn't reveal who it was.

As far as recruiting goes, Marcus’ list read like a Who’s Who of Midwestern basketball powers. He has offers from Iowa State, Iowa, and UNI, and interest from Kansas, Minnesota, Michigan, Purdue and Wisconsin. Marcus doesn’t plan on making a college decision for at least a year, unless “a school feels like the perfect fit, I won’t wait to make that decision”

That's from your article... it makes it sound like he has a favorite that hasn't offered yet. Am I way off base there? I'd love to get this kid, granted I don't watch high school basketball but I saw a bit of the championship game last year and I was really impressed with Paige. Loved that kid.

**cyismydog** · 07-16-2009, 01:49 PM

Originally Posted by BryceC

That's from your article... it makes it sound like he has a favorite that hasn't offered yet. Am I way off base there? I'd love to get this kid, granted I don't watch high school basketball but I saw a bit of the championship game last year and I was really impressed with Paige. Loved that kid.

Honestly, he definitely has a favorite, but they may have offered..when I pressed, he said, "You'll have to wait for the good stuff when I commit." FWIW.

**runningcy** · 07-16-2009, 01:50 PM

Is his sister Morgan Paige who played for Marion that signed with Wisconsin

**swarthmoreCY** · 07-16-2009, 01:53 PM

Originally Posted by cyismydog

Honestly, he definitely has a favorite, but they may have offered..when I pressed, he said, "You'll have to wait for the good stuff when I commit." FWIW.

My guess is either UW or KU.

**cyismydog** · 07-16-2009, 01:53 PM

Originally Posted by runningcy

Is his sister Morgan Paige who played for Marion that signed with Wisconsin

Yes.

**cyismydog** · 07-16-2009, 01:54 PM

Originally Posted by swarthmoreCY

My guess is either UW or KU.

Def. don't count out ISU, his parents love our staff and school.

**Knownothing** · 07-16-2009, 01:57 PM

Did Bill recruit the sister? Just curious as to why she is not a Clone.

**Cydkar** · 07-16-2009, 02:00 PM

yesssss

**heitclone** · 07-16-2009, 02:01 PM

I think this kid is going to be a stud. I know he's still really young but similar to HB the longer he puts off a commitment the less likely he is to stay in state.