Former LSU Women's Basketball Player Alexis Morris Criticizes Team's Lack of Leadership Following SEC Tournament Skirmish
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In a recent incident during the SEC Tournament Championship, LSU women's basketball player Flau'jae Johnson found herself at the center of a skirmish after a deliberate foul on South Carolina's MiLaysia Fulwiley. The incident, which escalated when Johnson was pushed to the ground by Gamecocks center Kamilla Cardoso, led to former LSU player Alexis Morris expressing her disappointment in her former team's lack of leadership.
Morris, who currently plays for the Harlem Globetrotters, took to Instagram Live to voice her thoughts on the matter. She pointed out that her team lacked a strong leader on the court, which could have potentially prevented the confrontation. "You gotta have a leader on the court. We don't have a leader on the court to be like, 'Hey, we not about to engage. We not about to initiate. We're not about to start no type of confrontation,'" Morris stated.
The incident drew attention not only for the on-court scuffle but also for the involvement of Johnson's brother, who entered the court and was subsequently arrested. The incident highlights the need for effective leadership and discipline within the team.
Alexis Morris, who transferred to LSU from Texas A&M for the 2021-22 season, had a successful collegiate career with the Tigers. In the 2022-23 season, she averaged 15.4 points per game and started 34 out of the 36 games she appeared in. Her individual performances, including a 23-point game against South Carolina last season and a pivotal 21-point contribution in the national championship win against Iowa, showcased her capability as a standout player.
As LSU eagerly awaits their seeding for the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament, it remains to be seen how they will address the concerns raised by Alexis Morris. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of strong leadership both on and off the court within any successful sports team.