Deuce McBride talks fatherhood, new children’s book on Today Show

(WBOY) — Former West Virginia University basketballer Miles “Deuce” McBride made his morning TV debut on Monday to promote his new children’s book on the Today Show.

The New York Knicks guard revealed on the show that writing a children’s book has always been a dream of his to help teach kids the lessons that he learned through the game of basketball. “Deuce: The Champion of Friendship” which released last month and is available on Amazon, does just that.

“I feel like sports just brings people together, and it’s just been such a fun process doing this,” McBride said about the book on the Today Show.

The book and its messages of teamwork, diversity and courage and have become even more personal because McBride just became a father. He and his girlfriend Ana Zortea welcomed their daughter, Ace, just days before he announced the book’s release on social media.

“It’s special to have this come out and, obviously Ace be born. She’s a blessing, she’s my world,” McBride said.

Although McBride said neither of them are sleeping as much since Ace was born, according to Zortea, who also made an appearance on the Today Show, McBride “changes more diapers than I do.”

Deuce McBride was a standout basketballer during the two seasons he played for West Virginia University in 2019-2021. McBride has now played four seasons with the Knicks and averaged 9.5 points per game during the 2024-2025 season.