- "I made VWC my top choice because it has so many great opportunities with broadcasting, and they care about you being successful and getting into a great job field once you graduate. Everything about VWC just sounds so fun, everyone is so friendly, and they really care about your education"
- Selected Virginia Wesleyan over Averett University, Hampton University, Liberty University and Middle Tennessee University
Career Highs
Points: 19 – (at Hollins – 1/25/14)
Rebounds: 10 – (at Hollins – 1/25/14)
Assists: 3 – (3x, most recent, Bridgewater – 2/11/15)
Steals: 6 – (at Hollins – 1/25/14)
Blocks: 1 – (3x, most recent, at New York U. – 3/6/15)
Sophomore (2014-15): Played in 25 games as a sophomore, making two starts… Played in every contest after missing the first four games of the season… Scored in double-figures three times… Showed the ability to crash the boards and post impressive rebounding numbers in limited action.
First-Year (2013-14): Scored a season-high 19 points in a 68-55 victory at Hollins University, hitting 7-of-12 field goal attempts… Knocked down 7-of-10 field goals in a 70-68 win over Randolph College… Recorded season highs of 10 rebounds and six steals in the Hollins win.
Academic Accomplishments: Presidential Scholarship recipient
Before VWC: Competed for national high school power Princess Anne… Helped led her basketball team to a 30-2 record and a state runner-up finish as a senior… Part of Princess Anne teams that won a Virginia state championship in 2011 and finished as runner-up in 2010 and 2012… Helped Princess Anne to four Beach District tournament championships, one regional runner-up finish and three regional championships… Honors graduate… Advanced Technology diploma recipient.
Personal: Daughter of Quintina and Duane Platt… Has two siblings: Diamond and Duane.
Get to Know Alexis
- Enjoys all types of music and spending vacation time in Orlando
- A fan of track standout Lolo Jones and basketball's Dwayne Wade, Candace Parker, the Miami Heat and the Los Angeles Sparks
- Favorites include the movie "Love and Basketball" and the TV series "Sports Center"
- Self-description in 10 words or less: "I'm a hardworking, smart, athletic and intelligent young lady"
- My favorite aspect of being an athlete is: "never having a dull moment in my life. Playing basketball keeps me busy so I can stay focused on my grades and being the best I can be in my sport. I get to meet lots of people who love doing the same thing as men and have a goal in life"
- The part of my game I've improved the most is: "moving without the ball, like making cuts to the basketball, and my knowledge of the game has improved as well"
- My personal athletic goal at VWC is: "to contribute hustle, intensity, hard work, dedication and great defense to my team to help us win a championship!"
- If I could spend a day with a famous person from any time period it would be: "Good Morning America anchor Robin Roberts. She is a strong woman who has inspired me to become a sports broadcaster. She's encouraged me that all things are possible. I would love to spend a day with her to get tips on how to be such a great reporter"
- It's the year 2030 and: "I'm a sports reporter or sports journalist in Virginia Beach, with a nice family and home"
- People might be surprised to know: "I love to eat and I still watch the Disney channel!"
- The most important advice I've received is: "I can do all things through Christ that strengthens me: -- Philippians 4:13
