When you think of a player who has brains, hustle, and heart, Lexie Hull’s name should be very close to the top of the list. Whether she was shutting down opposing guards or scoring in the clutch, she always seemed destined to play under the brightest lights.
But before getting to the WNBA stage, Hull made her mark in the record books at one of the greatest programs in women’s collegiate hoops.
Lexie Hull’s College Basketball Career
Hull played college ball at Stanford University, where she wore the Cardinal jersey from 2018 through 2022. A five-star recruit out of Central Valley High in Spokane Valley, Washington, Hull arrived at Stanford with high hopes—and delivered in short order.
In her first-ever game, Hull recorded a double-double of 11 points and 11 rebounds to become the school’s very first freshman to do that in their first game. That set the trend for a career soon typified by excellence, leadership, and championships.
There are just as many awards that line Hull’s college life. She helped Stanford to three consecutive Pac-12 regular-season championships and was key to their 2021 NCAA National Championship bid—the program’s first since 1992.
During the mythical 2020–21 season, Hull averaged 11.6 points and 5.1 rebounds, but it was her defense and relentless energy that impressed the most. She and her twin, Lacie, became Stanford’s Swiss Army knives, doing whatever the team needed to thrive. Vs. Arizona in the title game, Hull contributed 10 points and 10 rebounds, making big plays on both offense and defense during the stretch of a tight 54–53 victory.
Her final season (2021–22), Hull elevated her play to a completely different level. She averaged career highs of 12.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 2.2 steals per game and garnered All-Pac-12 and Pac-12 All-Defensive Team nods.
But perhaps her best moment came in the 2022 NCAA Tournament. During the Sweet 16 against Maryland, Hull erupted for 36 points—a career best—on 6-of-11 shooting from distance.
“I was in the zone. I wasn’t thinking about the score, the stage, or the crowd. I was just playing loose,” Hull said post-game. Her scoring barrage propelled Stanford into the Elite Eight.
Off the court, Hull was equally elite. She earned a sparkling 3.90 GPA upon finishing both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Management Science and Engineering within four years.
Her academic achievement earned her the Elite 90 Award, the honor given to the student-athlete who has the highest GPA at the Final Four, and the Senior CLASS Award in 2022, an award for character, classwork achievement, community service, and competition.
From Cardinal Red to WNBA Blue
After the culmination of her collegiate career, Hull was selected in the 2022 WNBA Draft and was selected sixth overall by the Indiana Fever—a gentle surprise to analysts, but not to those who had seen her work ethic and output in person. Hull became the second Stanford player since 2014 to be drafted in the top 10.
In her first year with the Fever, she appeared in 26 games and averaged 3.8 points and 1.5 rebounds per game. Although her stats were limited, her defensive abilities and energy were apparent right away.
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Hull made headlines as one of the first players to commit to Unrivaled, a new 3-on-3 women’s basketball league created by stars Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart. The league promises equity for players and training all year round, and Hull’s commitment shows she’s committed to helping build the future of women’s basketball.
Her commitment to Unrivaled is just one more addition to a career that has already encompassed championships, stellar academics, and now innovation in the league.
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