- "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: 21 – (at Randolph-Macon - 2/9/16)
Rebounds: 14 – (2x, most recent, Randolph-Macon - 1/6/16)
Assists: 4 – (at Roanoke - 2/22/16)
Steals: 6 – (at Hollins – 1/25/14)
Blocks: 1 – (9x, most recent, Hollins - 1/14/17)
Senior (2016-17): Appeared in all 26 games as a senior, making three starts… Crucial piece to the Marlin squad, regularly one of the first bench players into the contest… Scored 19 points with seven rebounds in 20 minutes of action against N.C. Wesleyan on January 2… Contributed 12 rebounds against Hollins on January 14… Finished with four points and 10 rebounds at Randolph on December 3… Made four steals at Emory & Henry College on January 28… Had 11 points and eight rebounds in an overtime win over Washington and Lee on February 4… Scored nine points with nine rebounds on Senior Day against Emory & Henry on February 18.
Junior (2015-16): Played in 26 games, starting in 14 while also serving at times as a crucial reserve off the bench… A key post player that led the Marlins with 152 rebounds on the season… Tallied a career high of 21 points in conference play against Randolph-Macon College February 9... Grabbed 14 rebounds in a game on two different occasions, against Christopher Newport on December 13 and Randolph-Macon on January 6.
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.
Freshman (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.
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...Business minor.
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
