Annesah Morrow’s final game for LSU ended with tears, but her gratitude toward Tigers coach Kim Mulkey shone through. Mulkey referred to Morrow as a “walking double-double,” highlighting her incredible consistency and skill.
Morrow, projected to be a top pick in next month’s WNBA draft, wrapped up her college career with 30 double-doubles this season, bringing her total to 104 over her career. Standing 6-foot-1, she’s one of only two women in NCAA history to surpass 100 double-doubles. This season, she was also the only player in the country to record more than 600 points and 450 rebounds.
In LSU’s 72-65 loss to UCLA in the Elite Eight of the women’s NCAA Tournament, Morrow scored 15 points and grabbed seven rebounds. Her final game was tough both emotionally and physically, as she briefly left the court after teammate Sa’Myah Smith accidentally struck her nose.
“Coach Mulkey challenged me to be a better person, a better player, and prepared me for life beyond basketball,” Morrow said. “She keeps it real, shows you the truth, and I’m genuinely grateful for that.”
Former LSU teammate Angel Reese, now with the WNBA’s Chicago Sky, joked on social media, “Me & Nees gon be killing each other for rebounds in the W,” accompanied by laughing emojis.
Morrow, a three-time All-America selection, was sidelined with 1:22 left in the third quarter due to the collision, which left her with a bloody nose and a woozy appearance. She returned to the game in the fourth quarter, earning cheers from the crowd at Spokane Arena.
“My nose was bleeding, but I’m tough, and I’m going to compete with my teammates. I’ll do everything I can,” Morrow said.
Coach Mulkey praised Morrow’s resilience, saying, “You wish you had Aneesah every time you stepped on the court because you knew what you’d get from her—unwavering effort. She’ll take this loss hard because that’s who she is. Give me Aneesah Morrows every day.”
Off the court, Morrow’s strength showed through her transfer from DePaul in Chicago to LSU for her junior year—a move that required her to step out of her comfort zone.
“It was hard leaving my family and adjusting to a new culture. I had to grow up fast and carry a lot on my shoulders,” Morrow reflected. “I’m proud of what I accomplished, especially doing it on the biggest stage. Nobody in the country did what I did every night, and I’m proud of myself for overcoming so much.”
