| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Mike |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | March 24, 1983 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Wheelchair basketball |
| Disability | Arthrogryposis |
| Disability class | 3.0 |
| Coached by | Ron Lykins |
Medal record | |
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Paye has represented the United States at the Wheelchair Basketball World Championship four times, winning silver medals in 2006, 2014 and 2018 and a bronze medal in 2010. [1]
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