MOBILE, Ala. – The University of South Alabama women's basketball head coach Terry Fowler announced on Tuesday that Alexis Sykes has signed her national letter of intent with the Jaguars. Sykes joins South Alabama's 2017 recruiting class of Casey Ferguson, Antoinette Lewis and Devyn Lowe, who all signed with the program in the fall signing period, and the other spring signee Jayla Morrow.
 
"We're extremely excited to have Alexis join our program," said Fowler. "She brings the ability to shoot the three with great range to allow us to stretch the defense. Her size and length will also allow us to have flexibility with matchups on the defensive end of the floor. Alexis is self motivated and driven to be successful on and off the court."
 
Alexis Sykes
5-8 – Guard
Nazareth Regional High School (Kingsmen)
Brooklyn, N.Y.
 
Sykes signs with the Jags after starting multiple years at Nazareth Regional High School in Brooklyn, New York for head coach Ron Kelley. She played a vital role for the Lady Kingsmen to win the New York State Federation Class A girls title in 2016 with 12 points in the championship game, including two three-point field goals while sealing the game with a steal and a made basket to give Nazareth a 58-49 advantage with 1:51 remaining.
 
"The coaching staff made me feel very comfortable," said Sykes. "I just knew I belonged here. I carefully explained my goals to the coaching staff, and with their guidance I believe anything can be accomplished."
 
Sykes was named to the all-tournament first team with her performance with in the state tournament, and also helped Nazareth win the New York State Catholic A Title that season.
 
In her senior season as a team captain Sykes averaged 13 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 2.3 steals per game. She was named to the Brooklyn Daily's First Team All-Brooklyn.
 
Sykes received interest and/or offers from Temple, Georgia State, UMass, Stony Brook and others.
 
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