Gaige Colburn Prim (born April 8, 1999) is an American professional basketball player for Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Phoebus of the Korean Basketball League (KBL). He previously played for West Texas A&M Buffaloes, South Plains Texans, and Missouri State Bears basketball.
| No. 44 – Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Phoebus | |
|---|---|
| Position | Power forward |
| League | Korean Basketball League |
| Personal information | |
| Born | April 8, 1999 Aurora, Colorado |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 235 lb (107 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Grandview (Aurora, Colorado) |
| College |
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| Playing career | 2022–present |
| Career history | |
| 2022–present | Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Phoebus |
| Career highlights and awards | |
High school career
editPrim attended Grandview High School in Aurora, Colorado. As a junior, Prim averaged 14 points and eight rebounds per game. He was named to second team all-league and helped lead the team to the Colorado Sweet 16. Prim averaged 17 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks per game as a senior, shooting 70 percent from the field. He helped Grandview reach the Colorado Elite 8 and was a first-team all-league pick. Prim committed to playing college basketball for West Texas A&M.[1]
College career
editPrim averaged 10.5 points and 6.8 rebounds per game as a freshman at West Texas A&M. For his sophomore season, Prim transferred to South Plains College.[1] He helped the Texans achieve an automatic berth in the NJCAA tournament after contributing a 27 point, 14 rebound game during a 73–71 win against Odessa College in the Region V championship game.[2] As a sophomore, Prim averaged 20.7 points and 11.5 rebounds per game.[3] He was named a NJCAA First Team All-American.[4] Prim was one of the top junior college recruits and committed to transfer to Missouri State, choosing the Bears over UT Arlington.[1]
Prim was plagued by an undisclosed leg injury during his junior season but averaged 13.7 points and 4.9 rebounds per game.[5] He earned Third Team All-Missouri Valley Conference honors.[6] On February 26, 2021, Prim scored a career-high 33 points in a 90–81 win against Evansville.[7] As a senior, Prim averaged 16.7 points and 9.1 rebounds per game and tallied eight double-doubles.[8] He was named to the First Team All-MVC.[9] Prim opted to return for a fifth season of eligibility, granted by the NCAA due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[4] He repeated on the First Team All-MVC.[10]
Career statistics
edit| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
College
editNCAA Division I
edit| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–20 | Missouri State | 28 | 15 | 21.7 | .493 | .500 | .785 | 4.9 | 1.6 | .6 | .7 | 13.7 |
| 2020–21 | Missouri State | 24 | 24 | 29.4 | .599 | .000 | .734 | 9.1 | 3.0 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 16.7 |
| Career | 52 | 39 | 25.2 | .543 | .250 | .759 | 6.8 | 2.2 | .9 | 1.0 | 15.1 | |
NCAA Division II
edit| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–18 | West Texas A&M | 36 | 8 | 18.0 | .539 | .000 | .770 | 6.8 | .6 | .5 | .8 | 10.5 |
JUCO
edit| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–19 | South Plains | 34 | 34 | 26.1 | .648 | .438 | .725 | 11.5 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 20.7 |
References
edit- ^ a b c Wheeler, Wyatt (September 29, 2018). "Report: South Plains juco forward Gaige Prim commits to Missouri State basketball". Springfield News-Leader. Retrieved November 23, 2021.
- ^ "Eight Texan basketball players sign with Div. I schools". South Plains College. May 8, 2019. Retrieved November 23, 2021.
- ^ Doolittle, Brian (October 29, 2019). "Missouri State Men's Basketball 2019-20 Season Preview". Missouri Valley Conference. Retrieved November 23, 2021.
- ^ a b Wheeler, Wyatt (February 8, 2021). "Missouri State star center Gaige Prim to return for extra season". Springfield News-Leader. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
- ^ Wheeler, Wyatt (July 7, 2020). "MSU hoops notes: Dana Ford breaks down new recruits, health of star player Gaige Prim". Springfield News-Leader. Retrieved November 23, 2021.
- ^ "FANS CAN SEE BEARS/LADY BEARS SATURDAY". Ozarks Sports Zone. October 14, 2020. Retrieved November 23, 2021.
- ^ "Prim scores 33 to lead Missouri St. over Evansville 90–81". ESPN. Associated Press. February 26, 2021. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
- ^ Wheeler, Wyatt (October 20, 2021). "Why Missouri State basketball is picked to finish 4th in the Valley and is considered a contender". Springfield News-Leader. Retrieved November 23, 2021.
- ^ Derrickson, Bryce (March 2, 2021). "Three MSU men's basketball players receive postseason awards". Ozarks First. Retrieved November 23, 2021.
- ^ "AJ Green of UNI Headlines 2022 MVC MBB All-Conference Teams" (Press release). Missouri Valley Conference. March 1, 2022. Retrieved March 1, 2022.