Paris Austin brings veteran playmaking and two-way pressure to Cal’s backcourt
In the 2019-20 season, Paris Austin averaged 9.4 points, 2.7 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.0 steals per game for California, while shooting 84.1% at the line and leading the Bears in assists and steals[1][4]. The bigger selling point is his steady, competitive guard play: he was a 32-game starter, could get downhill, handle pressure, and create for others without needing the ball every possession[1][7]. He also showed real toughness and consistency late in games, which makes him a useful fit for a team that wants a dependable organizer with defensive edge rather than a flashy volume scorer[1][9].
