Courtney Paris
| Courtney Paris | |
|---|---|
| College | Oklahoma |
| Sport | Basketball |
| Position | Center |
| Class | Sophomore |
| Career | 2005–present |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Weight | 250 lb (113 kg) |
| Nationality | USA |
| Born | September 21, 1987 San Jose, California |
| High school | Millennium High School, Piedmont, California |
| Awards | |
| Consensus first-team All-American (2006) Naismith Prep Player of the Year (2005) McDonald's All-American Team (2005) McDonald's All-American Game MVP (2005) | |
Courtney Paris is the starting center for the University of Oklahoma women's basketball team. Courtney also has a twin sister on the team, Ashley Paris. She is the only player in NCAA history, male or female, to have 700 points, 500 rebounds, and 100 blocks in a season. On March 25, 2006, Courtney set the record for rebounds in a single season that was held recently held by Wanda Ford, of 534 by making it 539.
Paris also became the first freshman named to the Associated Press All-American team on March 29, 2006.
Personal life
Courtney Paris was born September 21, 1987 in San José, California. In addition to being a twin, she has four brothers. Her parents are Lynne Harris and former NFL player William "Bubba" Paris.
Paris transferred from Modesto Christian High School to Millennium High School in Piedmont, California, at the start of the 2002-2003 year.
Statistics
- Position: Center
- Height: 6-3
- Weight: 250 lbs. (Really I think she weighs about 4x that)
- Birthday: September 21, 1987
- Attending: University of Oklahoma
- Hometown: Piedmont, California