Lexi Pana
| No. 15 – Musel Pikes | |
|---|---|
| Position | Point guard |
| League | Luxembourg Basketball League |
| Personal information | |
| Born | August 23, 1998 Hilo, Hawaii, U.S. |
| Nationality | American / Filipino |
| Listed height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Hilo (Hilo, Hawaii) |
| College | Central Washington (2016–2020) |
| Playing career | 2021–present |
| Career history | |
| 2021–2022 | CSM Alexandria |
| 2022 | Gisa Lions MBC |
| 2022–2023 | Amicale Steesel |
| 2023–2024 | CS Universitatea Cluj-Napoca |
| 2024 | Vilniaus Kibirkstis-MRU |
| 2025–present | Musel Pikes |
| 2026– | Goldfields Giants |
Alexis Pana (born August 23, 1998)[1] is an American-Filipino professional basketball player for Musel Pikes of the Luxembourg Basketball League. She is also contracted with the Goldfields Giants of the NBL1 West. She played college basketball for the Central Washington Wildcats.
Early life
Pana was born in Hilo, Hawaii, to a Filipino mother and a Hawaiian father.[2] She and her siblings learned basketball from her father who once competed at a high school level.[2] She attended Hilo High School.[3]
College career
Pana played for the Central Washington Wildcats in the NCAA Division I from 2016 to 2020.[2][3]
Professional career
In June 2021, after having the start of her professional career delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Pana became the first CWU women's basketball player to sign a professional contract when she joined CSM Alexandria of the Romanian Liga Națională.[4] In 28 games during the 2021–22 season, she averaged 13.5 points, 6.1 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 2.7 steals per game.[5]
For the 2022–23 season, Pana joined Gisa Lions MBC of the German Bundesliga. She was one of four non-EU players on its squad, with only three being allowed to be used per game.[6] In December 2022, she joined Amicale Steesel of the Luxembourg Basketball League.[7] In 13 games for Amicale Steesel to finish the 2022–23 season, she averaged 13.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.5 steals per game.[5]
For the 2023–24 season, Pana joined CS Universitatea Cluj-Napoca of the Romanian Liga Națională.[5]
For the 2024–25 season, Pana joined Vilniaus Kibirkstis-MRU of the Lithuanian Moterų Krepšinio Lyga.[8] She left the team in December 2024 after six league games and seven Eurocup games.[5]
In 2025, Pana played for Pilipinas Aguilas in the 2025 Invitational Tournament of the Women's Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (WMPBL).[9][10] The Aguilas won the tournament against the UST Golden Tigresses in the finals with Pana named as the Finals MVP.[11] She left the team thereafter.[12]
In November 2025, Pana joined Musel Pikes of the Luxembourg Basketball League.[5]
She is set to join the Goldfields Giants of the NBL1 West in Australia for the 2026 season.[13]
National team
Pana is unable to play for the Philippines national 5-on-5 team as a "local" under FIBA eligibility rules since she was not able to acquire a Philippine passport before reaching the age of 16. She can only play as a "naturalized" player, only one of which is allowed to play in a national team at a time.[14]
Pana however has played for the Philippines national 3x3 team where such restrictions are more lenient. She has represented the country at the FIBA 3×3 Women's Series in 2025.[14][15]
References
- ^ "Alexis Pana". FIBA. June 22, 2025. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
- ^ a b c Morales, Luisa (June 17, 2025). "Hoops lead you home: How basketball helped Lexi Pana find her way to the Philippines". One Sports. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
- ^ a b "Alexis Pana - Women's Basketball". Central Washington University Athletics. Archived from the original on June 28, 2025. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
- ^ "Pana Signs Professional Contract". Central Washington University Athletics. June 21, 2021. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e "Alexis Pana". Eurobasket.com. Retrieved December 27, 2025.
- ^ "Tina Stephens kommt zum GISA LIONS MBC – Du bist Halle". dubisthalle.de (in German). November 14, 2022. Retrieved December 27, 2025.
- ^ "Women's LBBL returns, men start with second round" (in Belgian French). Fédération Luxembourgeoise de Basket Ball FLBB. December 2, 2022. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
- ^ "Vilniaus Kibirkstis-MRU inks Alexis Pana, ex Cluj Napoca". Eurobasket. June 14, 2024. Archived from the original on June 29, 2025. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
- ^ Dannug, Jonash (February 9, 2025). "Alexis Pana fulfills longtime dream of playing in the Philippines". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
- ^ Morales, Luisa (June 21, 2025). "EuroCup veteran Lexi Pana rediscovers love with Philippine hoops culture". One Sports. Archived from the original on June 26, 2025. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
- ^ Malanum, Jean. "Pilipinas Aguilas rule WMPBL Invitational". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
- ^ "Lexi Pana dreams of Gilas after leading Aguilas to WMPBL title". Tiebreaker Times. April 24, 2025. Archived from the original on May 17, 2025. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
- ^ "Signed For 2026". facebook.com/GoldfieldsGiants. December 27, 2025. Retrieved December 27, 2025.
- ^ a b "Lexi Pana headlines Gilas Women for FIBA 3x3 Women's Series season". Tiebreaker Times. April 30, 2025. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
- ^ "Gilas Women receive boost for FIBA 3x3 Women's Series". ABS-CBN News. April 30, 2025. Archived from the original on April 6, 2025. Retrieved June 22, 2025.