Who is Alexis Peterson?
Valencia Basket has announced the signing of Alexis Peterson, a 31-year-old American point guard who stands at 1'65 meters. Peterson was drafted in 2017 by the Seattle Storms and has played the last season with French team ESB Villeneuve.
Alexis Peterson's career
Peterson started her career in the NCAA, where she averaged 23.4 points, 7 assists, and 3.5 rebounds in 36 minutes per game in her last season. She then played one season in the WNBA before trying out with several teams and crossing the ocean to come to Europe.
Alexis Peterson's statistics
| Season | Team | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | ESB Villeneuve | 14 | 2.8 | 4.4 |
What does Alexis Peterson bring to Valencia Basket?
Peterson joins the women's team of Valencia Basket, led by coach Javier Torralba, for the upcoming season. With her experience in the WNBA and the German national team, Peterson brings a high level of play to the team.
Valencia Basket gets an experienced player for the team's reconstruction, who has played in both the WNBA and the German national team, with whom she played in the last Eurobasket and the Paris Olympics. A high-level signing to continue strengthening the team now led by Javier Torralba.