Charlotte To Sign Former North Carolina Guard Marcus Paige

Marcus Paige who played four years for North Carolina will now return to the state where he played for Roy Williams as a member of the Charlotte Hornets.

Paige was selected No. 55 overall by the Utah Jazz in the 2016 NBA draft. The 6-1 guard played in 46 games (starting 40) for the Salt Lake City Stars of the NBDL during the 2016-17 season. Paige averaged 12.2 points and 2.2 assists last season for the Stars. "according to http://scout.com/college/north-carolina/Bolt/Hornets-Signing-Marcus-Paige-105700776

In the summer of 2017, Paige played on summer league teams for both the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Oklahoma City Thunder. "according to http://scout.com/college/north-carolina/Bolt/Hornets-Signing-Marcus-Paige-105700776

The two-way contract with the Hornets means that Paige will play primarily for the Greensboro Swarm of the G-League next season, Bonnell reports. "according to http://scout.com/college/north-carolina/Bolt/Hornets-Signing-Marcus-Paige-105700776

A two-way contract allows players to spend up to 45 days on an NBA roster while spending the majority of the time with the team's G-league (formerly the NBDL). This allows NBA rosters to expand to 17 players, the last two for two-way players. For a more in-depth explanation. "according to http://scout.com/college/north-carolina/Bolt/Hornets-Signing-Marcus-Paige-105700776

At North Carolina, Paige earned Second-Team All-American status after averaging 17.5 points as a sophomore during the 2013-14 season. For his career, the Iowa native averaged 13.1 points while shooting 40.5% from the field and 37.5% from three. "according to http://scout.com/college/north-carolina/Bolt/Hornets-Signing-Marcus-Paige-105700776