Paris Gaines brings efficient inside production and connective play to Memphis
In the 2025-26 season, Paris Gaines enters Memphis as a 6-foot-3 frontcourt presence who already showed efficient scoring touch, posting 7.4 points and 4.8 rebounds per game at Georgia Southern while shooting 50.5% from the floor[1]. Her differentiators are the little-big-woman extras: she also averaged 1.7 assists, shot 41.6% on midrange jumpers, and is described as a connective passer with a versatile offensive game[1]. She also battled through an injury last season, which adds a bit of “thank you, next” toughness to her profile[1]. In short: if you want an efficient, smart, physical forward who can pass, finish, and do the unglamorous work, she’s a solid fit[1].
