When fans watch Aneesah Morrow play, they see brilliance forged from pressure and uncertainty. The LSU Tigers' forward, whose journey has been shaped by trials and triumphs, delivered yet another masterclass on Sunday, guiding No. 5 LSU (20-0) to an 80-63 victory over the Florida Gators (11-9) at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center in the presence of NBA star Shaquille O'Neal.
Marrow's stat line was , as usual, nothing short of spectacular: 20 points on 9-of-13 shooting, 10 rebounds—including four on the offensive glass—two assists, three steals, and an impressive 1.18 points per possession. The double-double was her 18th of the season and her 92nd career milestone, tying her with Oregon's Jillian Alleyne for second all-time in NCAA DI women's basketball history.
That's right, @CoachJimmyDykes, Aneesah Morrow is a STAR 🤩
— SEC Network (@SECNetwork) January 19, 2025
92 double-doubles in 123 career games 👏 @LSUwbkb pic.twitter.com/b7zlGPTKog
But it's not just the stats that sets Morrow apart, it's her unyielding spirit.
From Injury Marred Beginnings to Dominance
Morrow's basketball journey began in Chicago, where she led Simeon Career Academy to its first State Championship in 2020. Yet, her rise was anything but smooth. Three devastating knee injuries during her high school career cast doubt on whether she could ever play again.
"The pain never completely went away...it lives within me."Aneesah Morrow
Rather than succumbing to doubt, she transformed it into fuel. LSU fans now cheer for a player who has honed her craft under immense pressure, emerging as "monster" with a purpose.
"I have had the game taken away from me before. Every time I play, I give it my all because you never know when your last game will be."Aneesah Morrow
A Record Breaking Season
Morrow's 2024-25 season is shaping up to be one for the history books. She joined the elite ranks of NCAA players with over 2,500 career points and 1,500 rebounds, becoming just the eighth to achieve this feat. Last week, she posted her ninth consecutive double-double in LSU's victory over Vanderbilt, tallying 23 points and 15 rebounds. Her consistency—18 double-doubles this season and counting—is redefining dominance in women's college basketball.
National Spotlight: Where is Morrow's Credit?
Despite her records, Morrow isn't getting the national attention she deserves. While other top players dominate headlines, Murrow's achievements rival, if not surpass, theirs. Her ability to deliver under pressure and carry LSU's unbeaten streak is nothing short of heroic. Outside the arena, the 6ft 1" player carved her space placing 26th on the college women's basketball NIL list. Yet, as the numbers and her performance stack up, her narrative remains understated.
Morrow's addition to LSU was a strategic masterstroke by head coach Kim Mulkey, in 2023.
A Legacy in the Making
On Sunday, LSU alum and Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal watched Morrow dominate, a fitting endorsement for her growing legacy. As the Tigers push towards perfection—Morrow proves to be more than a statistical marvel, she's a leader, and undeniably a knight in shining armor for LSU women's basketball. It's time the basketball world gives her the spotlight she so richly deserves.