Alexis Morris picked by Connecticut Sun in 2nd round of WNBA draft
LSU had two players selected in the 2023 WNBA draft on Monday night. Guard Alexis Morris went to the Connecticut Sun in the second round (22nd).
It was a longer wait than Morris expected. She was mocked by ESPN as an early first-round pick and was one of 15 players invited to attend the draft in person. A transfer acquisition in 2021 who previously played at Texas A&M, Rutgers and Baylor, Morris’ reunion with Kim Mulkey resulted in a national title this season.
She averaged 15.4 points, 2.9 rebounds and 4.1 assists. She raised her play during the NCAA tournament, helping lead the Tigers to their first championship during a magical run.
Lex Luthor In The League@AlexisMorrisWBB x @ConnecticutSun pic.twitter.com/KUwUY7B9On
— LSU Women's Basketball (@LSUwbkb) April 11, 2023
There’s a CHAMP 🏆 coming to Connecticut!
Welcome, @AlexisMorrisWBB 🤩 pic.twitter.com/w0Bp0D5EjK— Connecticut Sun (@ConnecticutSun) April 11, 2023
Morris was one of two LSU players selected on Monday, joining LaDazhia Williams, who was picked in the second round (17th) by the Indiana Fever. Guard Jasmine Carson was draft eligible but wasn’t selected.
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