Alexis Morris speaks out: Former LSU star addresses her future after being cut by WNBA

Former LSU point guard Alexis Morris is back in Baton Rouge and getting ready to attend graduation — not her own, but that of her friends.

She plans to spend the summer at LSU, taking the remaining nine hours she has left to graduate. She plans to finish her degree at the end of the summer semester.

Morris dominated the fourth quarter of the Tigers’ 102-85 win over Iowa in the national championship game April 2.

Eight days later, the Connecticut Sun selected her with the No. 22 overall pick in the WNBA draft. Last week, the Sun cut her — a disappointing moment for the LSU star and an all-too-common fate for WNBA rookies. (Already this year, the Nos. 11, 17, 20, 22, 24, 26 and 27 picks have been waived.)

Morris took a few minutes Thursday to answer questions about how she’s doing.

Do you have any response to what LSU President William Tate said about the WNBA’s business model? 

President Tate is very passionate, and he is especially passionate about women’s basketball. It’s very rare that you find men of his kind — especially who will advocate for women’s sports. So, I appreciate him speaking out on the young talent. Maybe the controversy will bring more attention to the problem and bring about faster results. 

I stand with President Tate about the WNBA as an organization. It’s truly saddening how so much talent goes to waste — or how hopeless female athletes feel after college. The sacrifices we have to make in going overseas  (to play pro basketball) and being away from our families — we can’t get that back. Plus, going to foreign lands isn’t always safe. It’s actually scary.

What are your summer plans?

My main goals are to graduate, give back and grind until it’s time to take my talents overseas. Those are my three Gs right now.

What can you say about your plans to play international ball? 

I plan to develop my game and get some pro experience. For me, right now, it’s key to learn what it takes to be a pro — and master whatever that structure looks like for me. 

Will you be going to the White House with the team? 

Yes, I’m going to the White House. 

Big question: How are you doing? How was the WNBA experience, and how did it affect you? 

I am doing well. I’ve had more than a week to process everything that has taken place, starting from our winning the national championship to now being waived from the team. I’m still a little overwhelmed but definitely excited to see what the future has out there for me.