The Paris twins are Courtney

Courtney Paris

Courtney Paris most recently played for the Atlanta Dream of the WNBA, she was the senior starting center for the University of Oklahoma women's basketball team. Her twin sister, player Ashley Paris, was also a Sooner.-Early life:In addition to being a twin, Paris has four brothers: Wayne, David,...

 and Ashley Paris

Ashley Paris

Ashley Paris is a WNBA player for the Atlanta Dream. She is the twin sister of Courtney Paris, who plays for the Los Angeles Sparks in the WNBA. She has been nationally recognized for her basketball achievements at the University of Oklahoma...

, known for their achievements in basketball

Basketball

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. They were born September 21, 1987. Their father is former San Francisco 49ers

San Francisco 49ers

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 lineman William "Bubba" Paris

Bubba Paris

William "Bubba" Paris is a former professional American football offensive lineman who played for the San Francisco 49ers of the NFL from 1983 to 1990. He was a member of three 49er teams that won the Super Bowl...

. They both play in the Women's National Basketball Association

Women's National Basketball Association

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, and compete in European leagues during the offseason.

Both Courtney and Ashley graduated from Millennium High School

Millennium High School (Piedmont, California)

Millennium High School in Piedmont, California is the Piedmont Unified School District's alternative high school. Millennium strives to help each student find the path that matches his or her unique interests, needs, and learning styles.-Academics:...

 in Piedmont, California

Piedmont, California

Piedmont is a small, affluent city in Alameda County, California, United States. It is surrounded by the city of Oakland. The population was 10,667 at the 2010 census. Piedmont was incorporated in 1907 and was developed significantly in the 1920s and 1930s...

, to which they transferred from Modesto Christian High School at the start of the 2002-2003 year.

Courtney Paris was the starting center for the University of Oklahoma

University of Oklahoma

The University of Oklahoma is a coeducational public research university located in Norman, Oklahoma. Founded in 1890, it existed in Oklahoma Territory near Indian Territory for 17 years before the two became the state of Oklahoma. the university had 29,931 students enrolled, most located at its...

women's basketball team. 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.

On March 29, 2006, Courtney Paris became the first freshman named to the Associated Press All-American team.