Fourth-year Bears forward Adam Paige has earned the Student-Athlete Community Service Award due to his excellence on the court, in the classroom and in his community. Paige was one of five people who were named Canada West award winners on Thursday. 

Paige is the first Bear to win this award ince Brody Clarke in 2018, and the fourth Bear in total. 

"Adam is an exemplary representative of the University of Alberta, Canada West and U SPORTS athletics. He excels on and off the court," said Bears head coach Barnaby Craddock. "An all-star on a nationally competitive program, Adam is also set to graduate from the Faculty of Education with a 3.5 GPA. On top of that, he's a willing and keen volunteer, lending a hand wherever and whenever he's needed. A leader in every sense of the word, Adam truly cares about being a positive influence in his community."

Paige has been a central figure in the Golden Bears' program for the past four years. This season, the forward averaged 14.3 points per game and 6 rebounds per game while shooting over 40 per cent from beyond the arc. 

He did this while maintaining a 3.5 GPA in his field of education. Paige is the epitome of a well-rounded student-athlete. His dedication to his studies and athletics do not deter him from finding time to lend a helping hand in his community.

Paige is a volunteer basketball coach for several youth teams in Edmonton, mentoring young athletes who excel under his tutor. He was also a role model to a grade two class that he spent time volunteer student-teaching. Paige further improved his community by packing and delivering food hampers to those in need.

His genuine care for those around him make him an admirable athlete and citizen.

2023 MEN'S BASKETBALL AWARD WINNERS

 Player of the Year                        
Diego Maffia, Victoria Vikes
                                                                                                                          
Defensive Player of the Year                                                                                                                               
Anthony Tsegakele, Brandon Bobcats

Rookie of the Year                                                                                                                                   
Simon Hildebrandt, Manitoba Bisons

Student-Athlete Community Service Award                                                        
Adam Paige, Alberta Golden Bears

Coach of the Year                    
Kirby Schepp, Manitoba Bisons