University of Delaware Athletics
Women’s Basketball Alum Paris McBride Joins Coaching Staff
6/30/2023 10:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
NEWARK, Del. – Delaware women's basketball head coach Sarah Jenkins has announced hiring alum and 2022 Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) champion Paris McBride ahead of the 2023-24 season. McBride will serve in the capacity of Director of Video & Analytics/Player Development, effective July 1.
McBride returns to Newark after spending a season at Jacksonville University (2022-23) serving under Darnell Haney in the role of Director of Player Development & Video/Media. McBride assisted in the development of one All-ASUN honoree during her brief tenure in Florida.
The Woodbridge, Va. native has been a four-year member of Delaware's women's basketball program and has been team captain for three seasons. McBride was dubbed the floor general and helped lead the Blue Hens to its third CAA title and make an NCAA Tournament appearance for the first time since the 2013 season. She closed out her career totaling 552 points, 307 assists, 199 rebounds and 137 steals in 110 games played for the Blue & Gold. McBride's 307 total assists are currently tied for sixth place (Tyresa Smith, 2003-07) in the program's history books.
Off the court, McBride was very active in the community by serving in Student Athletes Against Social Injustice Task Force, volunteering her time with B+ Foundation/UDANCE, Boys and Girls Club DE Wowzers Program, the Food Bank in Orlando and Miami, Fla., Special Olympics in Delaware and Delaware State Fair.
With the goal of coaching on the sideline, McBride completed the WBCA's "So You Want to Be a Coach" Program during her final year at Delaware and then earned her bachelor's degree in History in 2022.
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I am incredibly excited to have Paris return home," Jenkins exclaimed. "She has left an amazing legacy here at the University of Delaware. Paris has a relentless work ethic that will be a tremendous asset to our program. Her intimate understanding of the program, coupled with her vast experience and expertise, will propel us to the next level. Welcome home, Paris!
McBride returns to Newark after spending a season at Jacksonville University (2022-23) serving under Darnell Haney in the role of Director of Player Development & Video/Media. McBride assisted in the development of one All-ASUN honoree during her brief tenure in Florida.
I am thrilled to return to my second home," said McBride. "When Coach Jenkins reached out to me, it was like an irresistible, can't-say-no moment. Coach Jenkins is not just a mentor but family to me, and Delaware holds a special place in my heart. I am bursting with excitement to dive right in and get to work!
The Woodbridge, Va. native has been a four-year member of Delaware's women's basketball program and has been team captain for three seasons. McBride was dubbed the floor general and helped lead the Blue Hens to its third CAA title and make an NCAA Tournament appearance for the first time since the 2013 season. She closed out her career totaling 552 points, 307 assists, 199 rebounds and 137 steals in 110 games played for the Blue & Gold. McBride's 307 total assists are currently tied for sixth place (Tyresa Smith, 2003-07) in the program's history books.
Off the court, McBride was very active in the community by serving in Student Athletes Against Social Injustice Task Force, volunteering her time with B+ Foundation/UDANCE, Boys and Girls Club DE Wowzers Program, the Food Bank in Orlando and Miami, Fla., Special Olympics in Delaware and Delaware State Fair.
With the goal of coaching on the sideline, McBride completed the WBCA's "So You Want to Be a Coach" Program during her final year at Delaware and then earned her bachelor's degree in History in 2022.
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