Career Timeline of Marcus Paige: Major Achievements and Milestones
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Marcus Paige made an impact.
Marcus Paige is an American professional basketball coach and former player. He is known for his college basketball career with the North Carolina Tar Heels, where he played point guard and helped lead the team to the 2016 NCAA championship game. Paige now serves as an assistant coach at North Carolina. Notably, he holds citizenship in both the United States and Serbia.
January 8, 2011: College Commitment to North Carolina
On January 8, 2011, Marcus Paige verbally committed to play college basketball for North Carolina, choosing them over scholarship offers from other universities.
2011: Linn-Mar High School State Title
In 2011, during his junior year, Marcus Paige led Linn-Mar High School to an undefeated season and the 4-A state title.
June 23, 2016: Drafted by Brooklyn Nets
On June 23, 2016, Marcus Paige was selected by the Brooklyn Nets with the 55th overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft, and was later traded to the Utah Jazz.
August 22, 2016: Signed with Utah Jazz
On August 22, 2016, Marcus Paige signed with the Utah Jazz, but was later waived on October 13.
2016: UNC Record and ACC Tournament Win
In 2016, Marcus Paige broke the UNC record for career three-pointers made and helped the Tar Heels win the ACC tournament. He also lead them to the 2016 NCAA championship game, scoring 21 points and hitting a game-tying three-pointer in the final seconds.
2016: 2016 NCAA Championship Game
In 2016, Marcus Paige helped lead the North Carolina Tar Heels to the NCAA championship game.
August 1, 2017: Signed with Charlotte Hornets
On August 1, 2017, Marcus Paige signed a two-way contract with the Charlotte Hornets. Under the terms of the deal, he split time between the Hornets and the Greensboro Swarm.
2017: NBA Summer League
In 2017, Marcus Paige joined the Minnesota Timberwolves for the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.
June 29, 2018: Charlotte Hornets Declined Offer
On June 29, 2018, the Charlotte Hornets announced they would decline a qualifying offer to Marcus Paige, making him a free agent.
July 11, 2018: Signed with Partizan
On July 11, 2018, Marcus Paige signed a two-year contract with the Serbian club Partizan of the ABA League.
2019: Serbian Cup and ABA League Supercup
In 2019, Marcus Paige helped the club to both the Serbian Cup and ABA League Supercup.
May 9, 2020: Signed Second Contract
On May 9, 2020, Marcus Paige signed a second two-year contract.
August 2021: Parted Ways with Partizan
In August 2021, Partizan parted ways with Marcus Paige.
September 16, 2021: Signed with Orléans Loiret Basket
On September 16, 2021, Marcus Paige signed with French club Orléans Loiret Basket of the LNB Pro A.
July 17, 2022: Signed with Monbus Obradoiro
On July 17, 2022, Marcus Paige signed with Spanish club Monbus Obradoiro of the Liga ACB.
April 26, 2023: Joined UNC Coaching Staff
On April 26, 2023, Marcus Paige agreed to join coach Hubert Davis's UNC coaching staff as director of team and player development.
2024: Full Assistant Coach
Starting with the 2024-2025 season, Marcus Paige became a full assistant coach and assumed head coaching duties for the UNC junior varsity team.
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