Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff

Published or Revised October 23, 2024

Head Coach William "Bill" Foy

Former Paris Junior College Head Men’s Basketball Coach and 2005 National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) National Coach of the Year Bill Foy returned to PJC as Men’s Basketball Coach in 2020. In 2005, Foy led the Dragons to an NJCAA championship title.

A native of Fort Wayne, Ind., Foy has compiled a 287-181 record in his 15-year stint as head coach at PJC, where he was twice named Region XIV Coach of the Year and also in 2005 was named the NABC and TABC Coach of the Year.

"My goal is to create an environment for our student athletes to have a great experience here on campus and in the community," said Foy. "We want them to get a great education, compete at the highest level, and build life-long relationships."

Foy left PJC in 2006 to become an assistant coach at the University of North Texas, where he helped lead the Mean Green to a 127-68 record and two NCAA Tournaments. He then became head men’s basketball coach at Richland College where he compiled a 46-18 record. 

In 2015, Foy and the Dragons’ National Championship team from 2005 were inducted into the PJC Athletic Hall of Fame during Homecoming festivities. That year he went to Ranger College as the head men’s and women’s golf coach and as an assistant coach with the men’s basketball team. In 2016 the Rangers’ men’s basketball team made it to the Final Four of the NJCAA national tournament, and the men’s golf team went to the NJCAA national tournament for the first time. 

In 2016 Foy was named head women’s basketball coach for Ranger College. The Lady Rangers won 80 games over four seasons and advanced to the Region V tournament for three consecutive seasons. Foy received his bachelor’s degree from Indiana University and his master’s degree from Prairie View A&M University. He is the proud father of daughters Sydney and Bailey. Sydney attended PJC, graduated from the University of North Texas and now works as an academic advisor for North Central Texas College; she and husband Garrett just welcomed son Braelon. Bailey is a Case Manager at the Child Advocacy Center of Greater West Texas.

Assistant Coach Byron Ingram

Byron Ingram
bingram@parisjc.edu

Byron Ingram returns for his second year as Assistant Men's Basketball Coach at Paris Junior College. Growing up in Bruce, Mississippi, he developed a passion for basketball and education. He excelled academically at Alcorn State University and graduated from the University of Mississippi.

Ingram achieved numerous accolades during his basketball career at Bruce High School, becoming the All-Time Leading Scorer and setting the Single Game Scoring Record with 57 points. He was named to the All-State First Team twice, recognized as the Region Most Valuable Player, and earned spots on the Mississippi All-Star team and in the Class of 2009 Top 12 High School Rankings.

Continuing his basketball journey, Ingram played at both Alcorn State and the University of Mississippi. After an extensive playing career, he shifted his focus to community engagement and coaching, organizing successful camps with NBA legend Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf and former professional player Brian Adams.

In 2020, he founded Going Green Fitness, a training and skill development company dedicated to enhancing the mind, body, and spirit of athletes. Since its inception, he has trained several collegiate and professional athletes, including Jaylon Tyson (2024 NBA first round draftee by the Cleveland Cavaliers) and Kayla Wells (Texas A&M University).

Ingram is a father to Hayden and Amir, and he believes that leading by example is essential for success both on the court and in life.