Player: Jalen Paige
Class: 2028
Height: 6’5
AAU: PAL Stars
With summer coming to an end, it is time to reflect on all the talent and players we watched throughout the months on the Phenom Hoops platform. Again, our job at Phenom is to provide a platform for players to be seen and recognized, which is what we are looking to do. Reviewing so much film and reports, our team is looking to shed light on players that college coaches should be looking at or tracking, whether they are big-time talents or hidden gems.
A player that has gone under the radar by many but has been talked about quite a few times with Phenom Hoops is 2028 6’5 Jalen Paige from PAL Stars. Paige is an interesting prospect with his physical frame, ability to embrace contact, and find ways to score off the bounce. A prospect that could be a sneaky snag for a program down the road, Paige has been able to produce in a variety of areas, whether it is travel ball season or at the high school level. Last year as a sophomore, Paige averaged 15.1 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game, doing much of his damage of battling through opponents, getting to the rim, and finding ways to get inside the defense to finish. He has shown that time after time on the court, even with PAL Stars this summer.
And now, with a year under his belt and a strong summer, we are eager to see what Paige can do this upcoming season in leading the charge and to see if more schools start to take notice.
What Has Been Said:
“Paige continues to make a strong statement early this spring, using his size and physicality to control the paint. He gets to his spots with purpose, finishes through contact, and consistently makes his presence felt around the basket. With his ability to impact the game inside and his continued development, he’s a prospect worth monitoring closely.”
“Paige continues to fly under the radar a bit, but he has certainly continued his breakout summer on the Phenom Hoops landscape. His football-physic catches your attention immediately, but he is one who constantly produces with his ability to operate around the basket and in the paint, finish through contact, and bring value with his ability to create off the bounce. He overpowers many defenders and attacks the glass well.”