Paul S. McBrayer (October 12, 1909 – January 1, 1999) was an American college men's basketball coach and player.

He coached Eastern Kentucky to a 214–142 record and two NCAA tournament appearances.

As a star player for Kentucky, he was named a 1930 Helms Foundation All-American.

He also served as an assistant coach at Kentucky under Adolph Rupp for nine seasons (1934–43) prior to becoming head coach at Eastern Kentucky.

[1] The McBrayer Arena at Eastern Kentucky University is named in his honor.