Outlook

Paige Cheffey has a big IQ with a good skill set .... Will provide JCCC key minutes in the paint this season … Originally committed to St. Ambrose University.

Freshman year 2024-25

Helped Johnson County to an undefeated regular season (30-0), an overall record of 34-1 tying the best mark in program history, a conference title and win the National Junior College Athletic Association Division II National Championship … Played in 32 games, one as a starter … Averaged 0.6 points and 1.8 rebounds per game … Connected on 66.7 percent of her shot attempts … In her collegiate debut had two points and a rebound in a 112-11 blowout over St. Thomas (11-1-25) … Had two points in a 69-58 win over No. 19 Rock Valley (11-16-24) …Grabbed a season-high six rebounds in a 108-23 win over Midland JV (11-22-24) …  Had two points and two rebounds in a 109-27 win over Missouri Valley JV (12-5-24) … Grabbed five rebounds in a 72-54 win over No. 6 Highland (1-18-25) … Grabbed five boards in a 73-67 overtime win against Allen (2-15-25) … Scored a season-high four points and grabbed four rebounds in a 84-41 win over Ottawa JV (2-17-25).

High School  

Was a two-year starter and three-time letter winner for coach Tyler Stewart at Shawnee Mission Northwest High School, Shawnee, Kan. … Graduated 2024 … Earned All-Sunflower League honorable mention her junior and senior years … Helped the Cougars to a sub-state title and a spot in the 2024 Kansas 6A State Tournament …  Averaged 2.6 points and 3.5 rebounds as a sophomore … As a junior averaged 5.5 points and 9.1 rebounds per and led the league in rebounds with 201 … Closed out her career averaging 4.0 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.3 assist, 1.4 steals and 1.2 blocks her senior season … Played club basketball for Next Level Eclipse coached by Dru Wheatcroft … Also earned one varsity letter in track and field.

Personal  

Born Paige Susan Cheffey on October 21, 2005, in Overland Park, Kan. … Nickname is Cheff … Daughter of Jennifer Cheffey … Has a sister, Brooke … Major is undecided … Also recruited by St. Ambrose University, William Penn University, Benedictine College, Cloud County Community College, Kansas Cit Kansas Community College and Southwestern Illinois College … Favorite fast food restaurant is McDonald’s … Favorite restaurant is Texas Roadhouse … Favorite TV shows are Shameless and Friday Night Lights … Favorite movie is Top Gun Maverick … Favorite sports movie is Uncle Drew … Favorite actor is Kevin Hart … Favorite music entertainer is Drake … Favorite cartoon character is Patrick Star … Favorite athlete is Patrick Mahomes … Favorite sports team is the Kansas City Chiefs … Greatest sports moment was leading the league in rebounds … Best player she has played against is Blue Valley North center Jaliya Davis … Notable alumni from her school are former NFL players Ryan Lilja, Mike Rivera and Ryan Torain.