Women's Basketball Welcomes Back Former Bluejay Alexis Akin-Otiko as Assistant Coach
6/4/2025 9:59:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Her coaching career began immediately after Creighton as Alexis spent one season as a graduate assistant at Concordia University (Seward, Neb.), then returned to her high school (Bellevue West) for two seasons as an assistant coach. Working closely with former Bluejay assistant coach and player Chevelle Saunsoci, Akin-Otiko was the the Director of Player and Coach Development for DVLP Basketball from 2020-24 and she also served as an assistant coach for Iowa Western last season.
"Alexis will be a great addition to our staff. Her personality and ability to connect will make her a valuable part of our recruiting efforts, and it will enhance the student-athlete experience of our current players," said head coach Jim Flanery. "She has a really solid background in and passion for skill training, and that will aid us significantly in player development. As an alum and someone who played high school ball here, she also values Creighton and Omaha in a way that will help us on many levels and at many points."Â
During her four seasons on the court as a Bluejay, Akin-Otiko appeared in 131 games with 31 starts. She finished her career with 838 points, including 405 during the 2014-15 campaign. Alexis grabbed 482 rebounds, dished out 92 assists and collected 95 blocks as well as 109 steals for Creighton. Following the 2014-15 season she earned All-BIG EAST Second Team and was named the BIG EAST Most Improved Player.
Akin-Otiko also was a part of two teams that earned berths in the NCAA National Tournament (2011-12 & 2012-13), topping No. 7 Syracuse 61-56 in 2013 to give Creighton their first NCAA tournament win since 1994.
"I'm very excited to return to the place where I developed on the court and with people that helped shape the woman I've become," said Akin-Otiko. "Getting to help Coach Flanery and the entire staff offer the guidance and support necessary to continue the legacy of greatness established at Creighton is a precious opportunity that I'm elated to take on."Â
A native of Bellevue, Neb., Akin-Otiko was named the Nebraska Gatorade Player of the Year in 2011. As a Thunderbird she averaged 16.9 points and 7.9 rebounds as a senior, leading Bellevue West to a pair of state titles and set school records for points, rebounds and blocked shots, scoring nearly 1,700 career points for the T-Birds.Â
Alexis earned her bachelor's degree in Psychology from Creighton University in 2016 and her master's of public health from Purdue Global in 2022.
