INTRODUCING… ALEXIS SYKES

One of five true freshmen on the roster, Alexis Sykes signed with the University of South Alabama women's basketball program in the spring. A graduate of Nazareth Regional High School in Brooklyn N.Y., she helped the Kingsmen to a New York State title as a sophomore. She recently sat down with USAJaguars.com to talk about winning a state title, her journey to be a Jaguar, and her experience on the trip to Canada.

When did you start playing basketball?

I started playing basketball when I was in the third grade. I started playing because my principal thought I had a lot of potential. He saw something in me that I didn't see.

Take me on your journey to South Alabama.

I ended up at South Alabama…