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Alexis Morris
The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters, synonymous with basketball excellence and global entertainment, announced the signing of former LSU star, WNBA draftee and Beaumont native, Alexis Morris to the Harlem Globetrotters, who will play at Beaumont's Ford Arena on Wednesday, April 17, at 7 p.m.
“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 OVG360’s Claudio Oliveira, general manager of Ford Park. “The Globetrotters are a staple of our entertainment schedule each year, and we are thrilled to host a local legend like Alexis here and watch her shine in front of her hometown.”
Morris took to the court for the first time as a Harlem Globetrotter on Feb. 9, at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, Massachusetts, the birthplace of basketball and The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.
Known for her exceptional ball-handling and court vision, Morris will go by the name ‘The Show" Morris alongside her elite teammates. The Texas native was selected in the second round of the 2023 WNBA Draft by the Connecticut Sun and is currently a free agent. She returned to North America after starting the current season in Turkey with Ilkem Yapi Tarsus of the Turkish women's Super League. Alexis is believed to be the first athlete to join the Harlem Globetrotters while also entertaining elite professional offers since Connie Hawkins, who played for the team and went on to a Hall of Fame Career with the Phoenix Suns.
“I’m excited to join the Harlem Globetrotters and want to thank the leadership team for giving me an opportunity to grow my personal and professional career while playing the game I love,” said Morris. “There is a lot to learn from my coaches and teammates and I’m excited to highlight the level of basketball and entertainment of the organization. ‘The Show’ is now a part of the growing legacy of Harlem Globetrotters basketball.”
Morris, a dynamic point guard and a top scorer on LSU’s 2023 National Championship team, brings a stellar blend of skill, athleticism, and showmanship to the iconic Harlem Globetrotters. Her electrifying style of play and passion for the game align with the team's commitment to delivering unparalleled entertainment to audiences worldwide.
She will join the six women athletes who make up the Harlem Globetrotters and the Washington Generals this winter, including Fatima, "TNT" Lister, Cherelle "Torch" George, Arysia "Ace" Porter, Kaylin "Sunshine" West, Eryka "Spice" Sidney, and Kayla Gabor. She joins nine other rookies who joined the 2024 World Tour this season. Fans can expect exclusive content of her time with the team through “My Rookie Season” on Harlem Globetrotters Youtube channel.
Tickets can be purchased online at fordpark.com.