Position:
Head Coach    
   
Born:    
11/09/1964        
   
Place:        
Leicester    
   
Nationality:    
British    

Height:
5'9"

College:    
Gateway College, Leicester

A former professional player Paul was  appointed Head Coach of British Basketball League team the Worcester Wolves in December 2009. His career in basketball started out for his hometown team Leicester All-Stars. He made his league debut on September 26, 1981, just weeks after his 17th birthday, against local rivals Nottingham. Having enjoyed seven successful years at the All-Stars (now known as the Riders) he moved south to sign for Bracknell Tigers in 1988.

After nine years as a player, He was promoted to Head Coach of the Tigers in 1997, a position retained until 2005 when the franchise was pulled from the league. However, that summer the Guildford Heat was founded by a few dedicated Tigers supporters and Coach James. A new club was born and the Heat took its place in the BBL. In just three seasons, Coach James led the new franchise to fifth place in it's rookie season and BBL League and Cup double in 2006 / 2007. In 2007 / 2008 the Heat finished Runner up in the BBL League and won the BBL Trophy, BBL Cup Winners Cup and the coveted BBL Play-off Championship. Coach James also coached his Heat team in the prestigious ULEB cup competition against the likes of DKV Juventut, KK Bosna, Alba Berlin, Turk Telekom and Siauliai, gaining tremendous experience.

Coach James was voted the 2006 , 2007 BBL Coach of the Season and narrowly missed out getting it again in 2007 / 2008.

In the 2008 / 2009 season, his team won the BBL Cup Winners Cup, came runners up in the BBL Trophy and finished third in the BBL Championship.

The summer of 2010 Coach James was appointed the England Senior men Head Coach and the GB Under 23 Futures team Assistant Coach.    
   
BBL Honours:    
   
BBL Coach of Season  2006/2007        
BBL All Star Game  1988/1989    
BBL Championship Winner  2006/2007, 1993/1994            
BBL Championship Runner Up  2007/2008, 1994/1995, 1992/1993, 1991/1992
BBL Play Offs Winner  2007/2008    
BBL Play Offs Runner Up  1998/1999, 1997/1998, 1992/1993, 1991/1992
BBL Cup Winner  2006/2007, 1997/1998, 1988/1989    
BBL Cup Runner Up  1994/1995, 1993/1994, 1991/1992    
BBL Trophy Winner  2007/2008, 1994/1995, 1993/1994, 1992/1993, 1988/1989
BBL Trophy Runner Up  2008/2009    

Previous BBL Clubs:    
   
Worcester Wolves  2010/2011(Coach), 2009/2010(Coach)    
   
Guildford Heat  2008/9(Coach), 2007/8(Coach), 2006/7(Coach), 2005/6(Coach)
Thames Valley Tigers  2004/5, 2003/4, 2002/3, 2001/2 (Coach),     
   
2000/1(Coach), 1999/0(Player/Coach), 1998/9(Coach), 1997/8(Coach), 1995/6,
1993/1994, 1992/1993, 1991/1992, 1990/1991, 1989/1990, 1988/1989    

Leicester City Riders  1987/1988

International Clubs:

England Senior Men Head Coach 2010
GB U23 Futures Team Assistant Coach 2010
England International (Player)
England U20 Head Coach 2001
England U18 Assistant Coach 2005

BBL Playing Debut:        
26/09/1981        
   
For:    
Leicester
           
Against:                        
Nottingham