Former LSU Guard Alexis Morris Joins The Harlem Globetrotters

LSU national champion Alexis Morris was signed on Thursday by the world famous Harlem Globetrotters who have become synonymous with basketball excellence and global entertainment.

Morris becomes the seventh current woman to join the organization, the most in the organization’s storied history, as they will celebrate their centennial in 2026. Morris played two seasons at LSU, averaging 15.2 points and 3.5 assists in 64 games as a Tiger. She helped lead LSU to its first national championship, averaging 16.8 points and 3.8 assists through LSU’s six-game championship run.

“The Harlem Globetrotters have a storied history of signing some of the world’s most accomplished and coveted talent; Wilt Chamberlain, Connie Hawkins, “Curley” Neal, Lou Dunbar, Lynette Woodard and now, Alexis Morris,” said Keith Dawkins, the President of Harlem Globetrotters and Herschend Entertainment Studios. “As the global basketball landscape continues to evolve the Globetrotters are well positioned to offer unapparelled opportunities for professional basketball players looking to develop, and showcase, their amazing skills, make a positive impact in the community, while also benefitting from the plethora of business opportunities that our brand has to offer them. It’s an opportunity unlike any in sports. Signing Alexis reflects our commitment to pursuing the best ballers from around the world.”

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