Paris Kea

Paris Yvonne Kea (born April 7, 1996) is an American professional basketball player who most recently played for the New York Liberty of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). She was selected 25th in the 2019 WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever. She played college basketball at North Carolina.

Early life Kea was born in Tarboro, North Carolina. She graduated from Walter Hines Page Senior High School in Greensboro, North Carolina in 2014.

College career Vanderbilt (2014–2015) Kea began her college career at Vanderbilt. As a Freshman she appeared in 31 games with 8 starts. After the season ended Kea announced that she would transfer to North Carolina.

North Carolina (2015–2019) Sat out due to NCAA transfer regulations.

In her first season with North Carolina, Kea led the team in points and assists.

Kea averaged 19.4 points per game which was good for third in the ACC. Kea also earned First Team All-ACC Honors.

First Team All ACC and WBCA All-America Honorable Mention. As the lone senior on the team Kea lead North Carolina to its first NCAA tournament appearance in her college career, they were defeated in the first round by California.

Professional career The Indiana Fever selected Paris Kea with the 25th pick in the 2019 WNBA Draft. After one season with the Fever playing mainly in a reserve role she was released on April 22, 2020.

On August 7, 2020, Kea signed with the New York Liberty. She missed the 2021 season due to injury. Kea was waived by the Liberty on April 27, 2022.

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