Courtney Paris
Basketball player and multiple All-American
Born
September 21st, 1987
37 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional basketball player achieved prominence in collegiate basketball while playing for the University of Oklahoma. Garnered multiple accolades during college, earning the Naismith Award and All-American honors in consecutive years. Competed in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), contributing to multiple teams including the San Antonio Stars and the Atlanta Dream.
Won the Naismith Award in 2009
Selected as a two-time All-American
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