On the heels of getting a pledge from Yale big man Samson Aletan, Bryan Hodgson added another interior player to the roster rebuild in Friartown. Arrinten Page, the 6-11, 245-pound junior big man from Northwestern — who has also attended USC and Cincinnati — committed to the Friars after an on campus visit on Thursday.
Page was a 4-star, top-60 recruit in the class of 2023 out of Wheeler High School in Marietta, GA — the same high school as Sharaud Curry and Page played alongside NBA lottery pick Isaiah Collier while there — and committed originally to Andy Enfield and USC alongside Collier. Page’s freshman year was 10.7 MPG, 3.1 PPG, 2.1 RPG mostly off the bench for the Trojans and he transferred to Cincinnati after Enfield left for a fresh start at SMU. Sophomore year under Wes Miller had a similar statline at 9.1 MPG, 3.5 PPG and 2.3 RPG entirely off the bench in 31 games for the Bearcats. Page was on the move again last Spring and this time ended up at Northwestern where he would get a much larger role starting 16 of 29 games played while increasing to 22.9 MPG, 10.2 PPG, 4.5 RPG and 1.8 APG.
Hodgson’s system rewards versatile frontcourt players who can score in volume inside, protect the rim and contribute secondary playmaking which are all things Page has shown capable skill at doing at Northwestern. Page brings interior scoring and length with some “keep them honest” ability from beyond the arc that will complement the more defensive-focused and opportunistic dunking offense of Aletan.
There will be plenty of time to discuss who will start and how many minutes everyone on this roster will play, but for now the addition of Page brings another proven high major big man into the fold in Friartown. Look for Hodgson to add another guard and forward and fill out the rest of the roster with a mix of high school recruits and international players as the Friars currently sit at 8 players are rumored to be close to getting commitments from at least two others.
Here is the Scouting Report from the pcbb1917 Portal Committee Bot in the pcbb1917 Discord:
Scouting Report
Arrinten Page JR • Atlanta, GA Interior Big | Northwestern (B10) | 2025-26 6-11 • 29 Games
PER-GAME STATS
Points: 10.2 Rebounds: 4.5 Assists: 1.8 Steals: 0.9 Blocks: 1.2 Fouls: 1.7 TO Rate: 13.5% Minutes/Game: 22.8
SHOT DISTRIBUTION
FT: 59-90 (65.6%) [33rd %ile]
↳ FT Rate: 43.5 [70th %ile]
2PT: 102-163 (62.6%) [87th %ile]
↳ Rim: 75-103 (72.8%) [94th %ile]
↳ Mid: 27-60 (45.0%) [66th %ile]
3PT: 11-44 (25.0%) [17th %ile]
↳ 3PR: 21.3% [22nd %ile]
OFFENSIVE ROLE & IMPACT
Page operates as a high-usage center with strong efficiency credentials, posting 23.3% usage rate alongside a 77th percentile ORAPM of 1.3483 that indicates solid offensive contribution in Northwestern’s Big Ten system. His 115.0 ORtg ranks in the 68th percentile, complemented by a 77th percentile true shooting percentage of 60.0% that underscores effective finishing and selective shot creation. This profile positions him as a reliable interior scorer with secondary playmaking value.
SHOT PROFILE & PLAYMAKING
Page’s shooting excels inside with elite rim efficiency (94th percentile, 72.82%) and strong overall two-point shooting (87th percentile, 62.6%), including solid mid-range work (66th percentile, 45.0%). His three-point shooting lags in the 17th percentile (25.0%) on a 22nd percentile three-point rate (21.3%), while free throws rank 33rd percentile (65.6%) despite a strong 70th percentile free throw rate (43.5). Playmaking stands out with an 80th percentile assist rate of 17.8%, bolstered by excellent ball security at the 66th percentile turnover rate (13.51%).
DEFENSIVE CONTRIBUTION
Page profiles as a quality defender with a 73rd percentile DRAPM of -0.8899, indicating he allows fewer points than most players at his position. His adjusted defensive rating of 106.1 ranks in the 63rd percentile nationally, affirming his rim protection and versatility. Peripherally, he excels with a 92nd percentile block rate, 56th percentile steal rate, and 75th percentile defensive rebounding rate.
ADVANCED METRICS
Page’s advanced metrics paint a picture of a high-impact two-way center with Above Average tier RAPM (2.2382, 79th percentile) driven by balanced contributions on both ends. His PORPAG of 2.3 (75th percentile) suggests strong overall productivity, while his BPM of 6.98 reflects elite efficiency across scoring, rebounding, and defense. This combination marks him as a valuable rotational piece with clear plus value.
CAREER PROGRESSION
Page has demonstrated marked improvement in offensive efficiency and role expansion, lifting his usage from 18.4% at USC (90.4 ORtg) to 23.3% at Northwestern (115.0 ORtg) over three seasons. His sophomore year at Cincinnati showed progress with 23.0% usage and 103.2 ORtg, building toward his current PORPAG of 2.3. This trajectory highlights adaptation to higher competition levels and growing productivity as a mainstay big.
PROVIDENCE FIT
Page’s statistical profile delivers a 62.6 overall fit score for the Hodgson system, excelling in usage compatibility (80) and offensive style (70). Defensive scheme fit at 66 supports his rim protection and rebounding strengths. As a Volume Wing/Forward archetype, he offers versatile scoring and playmaking despite primary center role.
BOTTOM LINE
Page projects as a proven high-major transfer center with two-way upside, attracting interest from power conferences needing interior scoring and rim protection. His efficiency surge and defensive tools cap him as a potential full-time starter in winning programs.
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