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Welcome to Goodfellow show, presented by DraftKings. I'm Roz Gold Onwoode, and we are coming to you live from Nashville, Tennessee. We have are here for Athletes Unlimited. It's kind of a preview to the season, but it's around the corner coming in February of 2026. And for today's show, we have a very, very special guest. We have an all American out of LSU, a rookie this season in the WNBA for the Connecticut Sun. She was the number seven draft pick in 2025. Anissa Morrow. What's up, Anisa? How you doing, girl?
Anissa Morrow
Hey. I'm doing great. It's being great having time to be able to talk to you and be here.
Roz Gold Onwoode
Yeah. I'm so excited to talk to you. I see you in glimpses here and there, and it's usually like, you look amazing. Thank you. Actually, let's start there because you are just fabulous.
Anissa Morrow
Thank you.
Roz Gold Onwoode
Everyone came here. It's kind of like a preseason media day for Athletes Unlimited, and everyone got to show up as themselves and present their style. And you pulled up in the fur.
Anissa Morrow
Yes.
Roz Gold Onwoode
Tell me about, like, who you are from a fashion perspective and also, like, putting the boots, the fur, like, just the whole glam together.
Anissa Morrow
Yes. Majority of the time when I'm doing my style, and I always like to refer back to my city in Chicago, and I feel like that's really where the fur is at, you know, like, being able to express myself but being versatile. I know that my style has changed so much within the span of, like, three years, but just being able to show who I am, be a little bit tomboyish, but also be a little bit chic and feminine with all at the same time. And I'm able to put that all together and enjoy it, and it's fine.
Roz Gold Onwoode
Yeah. You know, I feel like your fashion perspective is more bold and confident than a lot of young ladies your age.
Anissa Morrow
You know what I'm saying?
Roz Gold Onwoode
First of all, do you have a stylist?
Anissa Morrow
Yes, I do.
Roz Gold Onwoode
Oh, okay. So who do you work with?
Anissa Morrow
I work with Tisha. She's doing really good right now with helping me, and honestly, the process has been great. She's very open to a lot of stuff that we do, and it's been good.
Roz Gold Onwoode
Yeah, Yeah. I know we have a whole basketball story to dive into, but one of the highlights I've seen recently from you, you were at New York Fashion Week with Coach. Like, we're talking the bags, the Clothing, the lifestyle brand coach. What was that like for you to be on such a big stage with such a huge brand?
Anissa Morrow
It was great, honestly. It was great. It was like playing dress up. Honestly, I had so many outf glam done, hair done. It was amazing being able to be around a lot of people and make a lot of connections while also being there. But experience and seeing that top fashion and that is where I could see myself one day. Being able to be in top fashion modeling. Those are things that I want to do and be able to show. You can also be an athlete, but you can also show your feminine side and be true to yourself and be confident with it.
Roz Gold Onwoode
Yeah, I feel like we're seeing the merge of these worlds more and more. We're seeing WNBA players walking down runways. We're seeing brands, beauty brands, paying attention to women's athletes, to WNBA players. So you think you have a passion and a future in fashion and beauty?
Anissa Morrow
Yes, I do.
Roz Gold Onwoode
Yeah. I mean, to wrap on this too, it's also hair, you know, and I, you know, as a black woman, even playing ball, my journey with hair was a long one. And honestly, the story kind of was I mostly maintained braids throughout a season, you know, or put my hair in a ponytail. But you are always super laid.
Anissa Morrow
Thank you.
Roz Gold Onwoode
And so what has your journey been with being a Hooper and maintaining beautiful, fabulous, just amazing hair?
Anissa Morrow
Yeah, I would say, like, start it off when you're younger. Like, you typically start off with the braids and you wear them for like two to three months. Honestly, you take it out, you wear your ponytail and you kind of just go back to it. That's typically how it was. And then you start wearing wigs or you start getting more versatile. And I feel like when I was able to do that, I was able to change my hair up so often, like, honestly, like, it was kind of my alter ego, you know, like being able to go into games, change my hair up and have fun. And I feel like as an athlete, you look good, you play good, and that's the biggest thing for me. But just learning more about hair, hair industries, vendors and everything of that nature and being able to go out there and play and have 40 inch busts down and still dominate. You still have to show that feminine side of yourself and be true to yourself while you're on the floor. But you don't have any limitations. I like to get my nails done, I like to wear my lashes, I like to wear long hair. It could be short, it could be curly, but just shows that versatility within me and my personality. Yep.
Roz Gold Onwoode
You'll be on the court with a big old beautiful hairstyle and still set a rebounding record.
Anissa Morrow
Yes, period.
Roz Gold Onwoode
But you know, part of the reason why, you know, you and all the other players here are so glammed up, it's. It's Athletes Unlimited. They're doing the media day. How has it been? This is your first season, first try to join the league. How's it been being around? There's been veterans here and also the other rookies.
Anissa Morrow
Yes, it's been great. Honestly. I would say AU opened up open and came with like open arms. To me, honestly, all the players, but also the organization, there's a great people, like very genuine people. And being here, like it's been great, like getting to know your teammates or people that you'll be playing with for just more than, you know, competitors. And that's kind of how it is when you play in the W. Like we compete and I'll say like the first game that I was there, I'm like, we hugging, like I'll do this like, but now like you get to sense that community and that's what it's all about. So with au, you get to see you know people from a different perspective and actually get to know them.
Roz Gold Onwoode
But. But your Persona on the court is typically like, I'm here to handle my business. I'll be friends with you off the court.
Anissa Morrow
Yes, for sure.
Roz Gold Onwoode
But there are some girls who want to like hug on the court.
Anissa Morrow
Yeah, there are.
Roz Gold Onwoode
And how do you handle that?
Anissa Morrow
Honestly, like, I like to talk stuff, like I like to play around if I know it's a teammate that you know, I used to play with or that I'll played against in college. Like I'll still like chop it up with them and everything, but I feel like they know at the end of the day, like when Aneesa get on the floor, like she's here to dominate and be able to be as competitive as she possibly can, she gonna laugh and joke here and there, but like the ultimate goal is to win you bout your business.
Roz Gold Onwoode
Yeah, that's actually why maybe AU is a great league for you. Because I feel like a lot of people come here and there's an agenda, there's a motivation. Everybody here is on a different storyline. There's players here who have changed the trajectory of their career, got back into the W. I just spoke with somebody who is trying to showcase, you know, I still got game or this is your first year in au, you were just a rookie in the W What are you trying to get out of playing this season here?
Anissa Morrow
I would say, honestly, just continuing to make my legacy. I feel like everywhere I go, I win, and that's the mindset that I have to continue to make history wherever I go and be able to dominate, but also making connections. Like, I feel like that's so underestimated in life. Like, you could be stripped from so many things, but if you have connection and good people around you, like, honestly, you're the richest person in the world. So I feel like that's the biggest thing for me, and it's always been community. But I would definitely say, like, coming and playing your sport, you have to know your why. And I will always say, like, that's my city. That's my. My family and loving them. And that's why I wanted to be here and be able to play, so they could be able to experience my process with me. I am the first person in my family or on the south side of Chicago, on the women's side, to be able to be in the W and go professional and be able to do the things that I'm doing. So I have embrace that because, you know, I'm. I'm one of one. So, you know, you have to walk a certain way, you have to talk a certain way and be true to yourself and embrace, like, the blessing that God gave you.
Roz Gold Onwoode
You're very young to walk with that much responsibility on your shoulders. Is that hard for you?
Anissa Morrow
I would say at first it was, but, like, now I'm kind of at a point where I'm like, I'm the chosen one, and it's not easy for the chosen ones. You know, like, you were put on this earth to be unique and different. And that's why I say, like, throughout the whole process, like, you have to embrace it. Like, I am very humble because I am blessed, and I'm grateful for all the opportunities that I've been given. But at the same time, you have to embrace it. You have to be confident in it, because one day you can have it, the next day you might not. So you have to enjoy it to your best ability.
Roz Gold Onwoode
That's a bar. You know, you got some poise beyond your years here. You mentioned family. You mentioned putting on for Chicago and where you're from. How important was it to you to have an opportunity to keep playing ball and not have to go overseas?
Anissa Morrow
It's very important. I have little nieces and nephews that I want to be able to be around and watch them grow up. And I feel like in college, and you don't really get to do that. And like, in the W after that, you know, college season, everything moves so fast and so, you know, quick. Like, I have to take advantage of the opportunities to be able to spend holidays with them and. And things of that nature and still be able to be proactive and chase my dreams. And I feel like when you receive an opportunity like that, you have to be grateful. And a, like, has that opportunity for me, so just being able to take advantage of it. And like, how I said, they welcomed me with open arms, and it's been great since I've been here for welcome week. Yeah.
Roz Gold Onwoode
And you also come up, speaking of family, too. Like, you come up in a family, a hoop of athletes. Mom and dad were athletes at Nebraska. So dad played football.
Anissa Morrow
Yes.
Roz Gold Onwoode
And mom played basketball. What was it like coming up in a family where, you know, it's led by athletes and maybe how they influenced the way you are as a player in person?
Anissa Morrow
Yeah, I would say very competitive in anything, but it was very healthy. Like, I would say, like, it was very, like, competitive and healthy, but also, like, growing up with, you know, older brother, and my little brother's way bigger than me now, and I have to let him know, like, I'm still your big sister. Like, it was always competitive playing in the backyard. My mother would beat us almost every game. Like, can you beat your mom out? So she retired, you know, like, she said she gonna retire winter. So now that we got older, she can't keep up for real. She, like, I'm done now.
Roz Gold Onwoode
She left on top. Very strategic.
Anissa Morrow
She definitely did, but it was great. Like, the mindset. They're very driven. Both of my parents are very driven. My mother is a hall of Famer in Nebraska. My father won a Natty with the football team in 94. So just being able to see, like, you can win at the. The best, you know, levels and be able to make it out of your city. I feel like both of them kind of have that same story of being that underdog and kind of being looked over. And like, me growing up and being born and raised in Chicago, I feel like I had that chip on my shoulder, like, anywhere that I go, like, I want to make something shape because I feel like you have a lot of people that doubt you or might, like, kind of look over you. But everywhere that I've been able to go and put my mind to something I've been able to accomplish. So just continuing to do that.
Roz Gold Onwoode
Mm, girl. Yes. And in some ways, I mean, you certainly have had to overcome things on the basketball court. You're only six' one.
Anissa Morrow
Yeah.
Roz Gold Onwoode
Technically, you know, for the position, you're smaller, but there's just something about you in a rebound. You know, there's just something about you in a rebound. Like, what is it that makes you so dominant on the glass?
Anissa Morrow
I would just say, like, a lot of times, like, how you just said, like, I'm 6:1. I might be smaller for my, you know, my position. You always told in life, like, things that you can't do. And I feel like for me, it's not really proving other people wrong, but for me, it's proven to myself that I'm always right. And it's about the heart. It's about the will to want to get something done. And it's going to take extra work. The unseen hours is what really matter. I also cross train. I played volleyball in high school, so it's just being able to have that ability to be so versatile on the floor, but also in another sport and just taking advantage of that opportunity. So it's been great. But honestly, I just have a knack for rebounding, and I know that if I could rebound, like, there's not a bad rebound for a team. Like, it's being unselfish in a way, but it takes extra effort and work.
Roz Gold Onwoode
You mentioned volleyball. So do you think you're faster off the ground than your opponent, or is it more about positioning early? Are you stronger than the other?
Anissa Morrow
I would say all of it. Honestly, I would say it's a mixture of all of it. I know. I just talked to Izzy, and she was. Was like, girl, you strong? And I was from a vet, like, Izzy. Yeah. And I was just like. Yeah. Like, I've kind of been strong majority of my life. I would say, like, it's probably my genetics from, you know, both of my parents, but also just being able to go in there, have a mindset, you know, like, coming in there as a rookie and playing against some of, you know, your peers, that. Or superstars, best players in the world that you looked up to your whole life, and being able to play against them. You, like, I gotta hold my own. Like, I can't. I can't just come up in here and, like, be like, oh, you just a rookie, or get punked in the pain, especially being so. That's been the biggest thing for me, like, just playing with that grit and that competitiveness.
Roz Gold Onwoode
Yeah. I also feel like you won't let anybody punk you. Yeah. Where does. How does that manifest itself? Where does that come from for you?
Anissa Morrow
I would say how I was born and raised, like, and I'm from the south side of Chicago. Like, you don't want, like, that. We don't. I don't do that. My parents not going for that. So it's just like you gotta be ready for like, what life throws at you. But on the floor, like, it's bragging rights. Like, that's kind of what I was talking about with my brothers. Like, if they beat me, they could talk about it for a whole week until we get to play again. I'm like, come on, come outside. Like, let's play. So I feel like it's more of like those bragging rights, but also holding your ground.
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Roz Gold Onwoode
Let'S go back to the rookie year of the in your WNBA season here with the Connecticut Sun. Like, by the end of the season, you really established a very nice role for yourself on this team. And also like, kind of people could see the vision for what, what your career is going to look like. And in general, that's kind of how it looked for the Connecticut sun in that the way you guys started the season was not the way the team looked when he finished it. How was that for you, going from a very dominant college team in lsu and you get drafted and picked up by a rebuilding young team with a new coach in the Connecticut Sun?
Anissa Morrow
Yeah, it just showed me that I had to adapt and I had to change my perspectives On a lot of things very quickly.
Roz Gold Onwoode
Like what?
Anissa Morrow
Giving myself grace. I would say that's the biggest thing. Like when you come from winning and being able to get on the floor and play all these minutes and be able to be so productive for your team. Right. Right away, it's like you have to adjust. I had to grow up and I had to change my perspective just about the game and try to learn from different ways. Being able to talk to players or vets and ask them just simple things. It doesn't even have to be about basketball. It could be about life. And being able to do that really helped me a lot. Like giving myself grace, understanding, it's my process. It doesn't matter how long that it take. And if I put the work in and unseen hours, I, they will show when I get the opportunity.
Roz Gold Onwoode
Yeah, you also had a great veteran leader on the team. And Tina Charles, you know, we're talking about somebody who's the all time leading rebounder in the history of the wnba. She's also here at AU for Athletes Unlimited. What did you have the chance to learn from playing alongside Tina Charles?
Anissa Morrow
Yeah, I would definitely say she's very efficient. Like sometimes we always talk about pro as slow and I would give her a hard time because I'm like sometimes you move it so slow, but it's efficient. Like she's able to get past her opponent, she's able to, to get to the basket. She's able to do the things that she needs to get done. And I feel like that's the biggest thing and that's one thing that I've really been working on for my game is like taking my time. I know that I have a motor and I could, you know, knowing when to use my speed, knowing when to slow down, knowing when to jab step, knowing when to ball fit, you know, just, just trying to play around with your defender. And I would say like that's one thing that she, she does a great job at.
Roz Gold Onwoode
I often hear Tina Charles, you know, talking to players about slowing down and that's a tough concept when you're young and just coming out of college. But, but let's, you know, kind talking a little bit of college too. You know, when you were at LSU, you were the winner of the Katrina McClain Award. This is for the best power forward in NCAA. I just want to give a couple accolades here. Finished with third most rebounds in D1 history. I mean we talking record books here. And it's interesting too because you started at DePaul, but you finished at LSU. So what was it and how did you know that you wanted to go and be coached by Kim Mulkey and that she could be the right person to take you to that next step of career?
Anissa Morrow
Yes, I would say I stayed at DePaul because I wanted to be close to my family. And during that time, it was Covid, and you never knew when you was going to be able to see your family at that time. But honestly, like, wanting people to stay at home for school, you know, everybody kind of leaves and go away and play elsewhere. But being able to go there and make history, being named, you know, national Freshman of the Year and be able to get that done, it was great. Because my family was there. I was able to. To have that support right then and there. But when things happen and the portal was open and there was more opportunity for me, like, I wanted to take advantage of that and going into the portal and being able to talk to Moki and also angel, like, she really sat in my visit the whole time, like, we need you here, and the tradition, and I would just say the love around LSU and that brand is tremendous. And I didn't really see myself getting that, you know, from any other school. And that's why I decided to, you know, choose lsu. And it was a great opportunity for me. I was able to learn a lot. I feel like Moki taught me a lot about, you know, getting prepared for the real world. And it helped me a lot, challenging me to be, you know, like a better teammate, a better person, and not being so, like, closed in and so introvert and trying to, you know, use my voice to be able to guide my teammates. Although I am a physical, like, leader, like, but just Moki's seen a lot more in me than I probably seen in myself. And those are the things great, great people to be around, and they want to see you be successful. So I would say that's how I knew, like, LSU is the pick for me.
Roz Gold Onwoode
That's amazing. You want a coach that sees that in you, and then, you know, you go get it.
Anissa Morrow
Yeah.
Roz Gold Onwoode
So you like the transfer portal? I mean, obviously it worked out for you, but there's a lot of critique of it, you know, do you think there needs to be a little regulation around it?
Anissa Morrow
I feel like being able to go to so many schools, I kind of feel like over time, it's gonna kind of get a little messy. I do love the opportunity for US athletes, especially us women, Athlet being able to make money very soon before having the opportunity to go pro, because There aren't as many spots, you know, within the league. But I would say my experience for the Portal was great. So that's really all that I'm going to look at it from is, you know, my experience. I felt like I made the best decision for me and my family to be able to be successful, but also just be able to have fun at that, like the sport that I love, for sure.
Roz Gold Onwoode
And especially at the collegiate level in college age, you know, you also mentioned Angel Reese was influential and you deciding to come. There's very easy for me to say. There's some comparison there. Comparisons there on how the. The tenacity and how y' all rebound.
Anissa Morrow
Yeah.
Roz Gold Onwoode
I mean, is that somebody that you look up to or, you know, just kind of admire her game?
Anissa Morrow
I would say that we always were competitive in practice, like, all the time, to points where we was, like, going back and forth, you know, talking our talk. But I love playing the Brown, you know, like, people like her, like, she's a dog and, you know, like, you know what you're gonna get from her every night. And I feel like that's great because for me, like, my biggest thing is to be that dependable teammate. You know, what you're gonna get from Aneesa, if not that you're getting more and, you know, like, you want your teammates to know that, you know, you wanna go in and be reliable, even if you having a tough game. Like, what else can you do to help the team? And I would say, like, that's one thing that she does. If she's not able to get a board, like, she's making the right passes to pass to her teammates and not being selfish on the floor, you know, being able to be that all around. Yeah.
Roz Gold Onwoode
What can people depend on Anissa to bring to the game every single time?
Anissa Morrow
Energy. I got a motor that I'm blessed with. Honestly, I could run for time and time and time. I would just say energy. I feel like anytime I step on the floor, like, the dynamic of the game changes in a positive manner.
Roz Gold Onwoode
I'll get you out on this a little fun. Cause now you've left the college ranks, you're a pro now. We did the wnba, you're heading into au, but you're still looking back at your sisters and the girls now at lsu, who also add Mylasia Full Wiley, by the way. So you guys just got stronger. You got Flaje, you got Mikayla. What are your expectations for your alma mater this year?
Anissa Morrow
I would say we want to go past, you know, the elite Eight. That was the goal for me trying to get to the final four. So I would love to see them do better than, you know, I would idea when I was there. So Final four and win that 90.
Roz Gold Onwoode
What'S the message you would give that team?
Anissa Morrow
I know that I just went to a practice and I was just telling them, yeah, I was just telling them like, y' all have to rebound. And they was like, oh, we know. Yeah. What they gonna do without you?
Roz Gold Onwoode
Dang, you gone.
Anissa Morrow
We know, but it's the little things. Like I feel like I just talked to them and told them, like, it's the little things. You have to set good screens, you hard screens, you know, like run the floor, just rebound. It's the basic things. It might be a little bit hard, it might be tough, but like it's the extra work that you put in, the extra effort and I feel like this year they're gonna be really good.
Roz Gold Onwoode
Yeah.
Anissa Morrow
Yeah.
Roz Gold Onwoode
Hands full on that sec.
Anissa Morrow
Yes.
Roz Gold Onwoode
Well, it has been a pleasure to get to know you and your journey and it's honestly just getting started. So I look forward to following you and also following the fit.
Anissa Morrow
Yes. Thank you so much.
Roz Gold Onwoode
It's a pleasure for having me and for everyone watching. That'll do it for this episode of Goodfellow show with Anissa Morrow coming to you live from Nashville, Tennessee where Athletes Unlimited is around the corner. Hey, what's up guys? Welcome back to good follow show. That was an awesome opportunity to talk with Anissa Morrow. Great interview from her. And now as we wrap up the show, I'm gonna take you to our DraftKings pick of the week presented by DraftKings. Let's take it to college basketball. While we're here this week, I got my eye on the epic matchup between Southern Cal and South Carolina being held at crypto.com arena. The battle for who is the real scene. All eyes are going to be watching the freshman Jazzy Davidson on usc. She recently called the game for the Trojans against NC State and as a freshman, she's showing off her offensive and defensive skill and high basketball iq. On the South Carolina side, I'll be keeping an eye on the senior Tanaya Latson, who transferred in from Florida State. She's one of the best scoring guards in the nation. Point blank period. I'm calling South Carolina to come out on top here because I think experience matters. Having veteran players matter, especially early in the non conference schedule at this point of the year and when teams are meshing and they're figuring things out. So the Gamecocks. I got them claiming the title of who's the real sc but you know, making a splash right now. People were wondering what happens to Southern Cal, the Trojans, if JuJu Watkins is out with the ACL injury. Well, they don't plan on falling off the map. And Jazzy Davidson at 6 foot 2 is long and can handle and can get to the cup. But I'm most impressed with her defense and the way that she was blocking shots and active on the ball. She's got quick feet, long arms, quick hands. She had 21 points, five blocks, four rebounds, four assists, four steals in the game against NC State, where Southern Cal, the Trojans, they were the underdog. That's a huge win for them. Also want to shout out out London Jones off the bench. UCLA transfer, 19 points. She made four threes in the game. So we've got a top 10 matchup coming into this matchup. The battle for the real sc@crypto.com arena on Saturday. South Carolina at the moment of taping this, sitting at the number two spot and on the other side, it's the Gamecocks. Last season made it all the way to the national championship game, fell short. But at the start this season they are ranked number number two. We have a top 10 matchup coming up on Saturday from crypto.com arena with the Trojans. They moved all the way up to number eight in the nation at the time of this taping. So all eyes will definitely be on that game and so will the eyes of Goodfollow. All right guys, this segment is presented by DraftKings. DraftKings. The Crown is yours. Thanks for pulling up with us this week. We'll see you next time.
Podcast: The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Host: Roz Gold-Onwude (for this Good Follow segment)
Guest: Aneesah Morrow (WNBA rookie, Connecticut Sun, former LSU/DePaul star)
Date: November 13, 2025
Location: Live from Nashville, Tennessee, at the Athletes Unlimited media day
This episode features an in-depth conversation with Aneesah Morrow (No. 7 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, rookie for the Connecticut Sun), spotlighting her fashion identity, her transition from college (LSU) to the pros, family inspirations, Athletes Unlimited experiences, and her outlook on merging athleticism and femininity. The tone is celebratory yet reflective, focusing on how Morrow’s journey both on and off the court shapes her as a rising star in women’s basketball.
Fashion rooted in Chicago:
“Majority of the time when I'm doing my style, I always like to refer back to my city in Chicago... being able to express myself but being versatile... be a little bit tomboyish, but also be a little bit chic and feminine.”
Stylist Collaboration:
New York Fashion Week with Coach:
“Those are things that I want to do... show you can also be an athlete, show your feminine side, and be true and confident with it.”
“When I was able to do that, I was able to change my hair up so often... it's kind of my alter ego... you look good, you play good.”
Entering AU’s Community:
“AU opened up with like open arms to me, honestly all the players, but also the organization... there's a great people, like very genuine people. And being here, like it's been great... getting to know your teammates or people that you'll be playing with for just more than, you know, competitors.”
On-Court Persona:
Motivation for Playing in AU:
“Just continuing to make my legacy. I feel like everywhere I go, I win... continuing to make history wherever I go and be able to dominate, but also making connections... that's the biggest thing for me, and it's always been community.”
Family Influence:
“I'm the chosen one, and it's not easy for the chosen ones. You know, like, you were put on this earth to be unique and different.”
Desire to Stay in the U.S.:
“I have little nieces and nephews that I want to be able to be around and watch them grow up... have to take advantage of the opportunities to be able to spend holidays with them and... still be able to be proactive and chase my dreams.”
Rebounding Tenacity & Volleyball Roots:
“It's not really proving other people wrong, but for me, it's proving to myself that I'm always right. And it's about the heart. It's about the will... the unseen hours is what really matter.”
Grit and Refusal to Get “Punked”:
"How I was born and raised... I'm from the south side of Chicago. Like... you gotta be ready for like, what life throws at you... on the floor, like, it's bragging rights."
Adapting to the Pro Game:
“Giving myself grace. When you come from winning and being able to get on the floor and play all these minutes... you have to adjust... if I put the work in and unseen hours, they will show when I get the opportunity.”
Lessons from Tina Charles:
“Sometimes you move it so slow, but it's efficient... she's able to do the things that she needs to get done... taking my time... knowing when to use my speed, knowing when to slow down.”
Choosing LSU & Coach Kim Mulkey:
“Just being able to go there and make history, being named, you know, national Freshman of the Year... wanted to take advantage of [the portal].”
On the NCAA Transfer Portal:
Relationship with Angel Reese:
Message to Current LSU Team:
On Style & Identity:
“Just being able to show who I am, be a little bit tomboyish, but also be a little bit chic and feminine... able to put that all together and enjoy it.” (Aneesah Morrow, [01:33])
On the Importance of Community:
“If you have connection and good people around you, like, honestly, you're the richest person in the world.” (Aneesah Morrow, [07:00])
On Responsibility as a Trailblazer:
“I am the first person in my family or on the south side of Chicago, on the women's side, to be able to be in the W and go professional.” (Aneesah Morrow, [07:00])
On Embracing the Challenge:
“It's not easy for the chosen ones... you have to embrace it... you have to be confident in it, because one day you can have it, the next day you might not.” (Aneesah Morrow, [08:03])
On Rebounding Mentality:
“It's not really proving other people wrong, but for me, it's proven to myself that I'm always right. And it's about the heart... the unseen hours is what really matter.” (Aneesah Morrow, [11:29])
On Pro Adaptation:
“I had to adapt and I had to change my perspectives On a lot of things very quickly.” (Aneesah Morrow, [15:49])
The episode is high-energy yet personal, presenting Aneesah Morrow as a multifaceted athlete—both glamorous and gritty. Roz Gold-Onwude’s warm interviewing style provides space for Morrow’s poise, confidence, and humility to shine. Morrow repeatedly stresses individuality, responsibility, community, and legacy—both in fashion and in her approach to sport—making this a vibrant, motivating listen for fans of women’s basketball and those inspired by young leaders blazing their own trails.