She is the twin sister of former WNBA center Courtney Paris, who last played for the Seattle Storm and is currently an assistant coach for the Dallas Wings.

In 2007 Ashley became a starter on the University of Oklahoma Women’s Basketball team along with sister Courtney.

On March 2, 2015 Paris signed a training camp contract by the San Antonio Stars.

The twins are the daughters of Lynne Gray and former NFL player William "Bubba" Paris.

She also has four brothers named Wayne, David, Austin, and Brandon and two half-brothers (Bubba's sons) William III and Christian.