Aneesah Morrow has quickly become one of the brightest stars in college basketball. From dominating with the DePaul Blue Demons to shining at LSU, she’s now on the radar for the 2025 WNBA Draft. She is expected to be one of the top picks of the first round this year.
But behind all the big stats and headlines is a family with deep sports roots. So, who are the people who shaped her journey? Let’s look closer at her parents, Nafeesah and Edward Morrow, and her basketball-loving siblings.
Meet Aneesah Morrow’s Parents, Nafeesah and Edward Morrow
She was born on February 2, 2003, in Chicago, Illinois, to Nafeesah and Edward Morrow. Both her parents were standout athletes at the University of Nebraska. Her mom was an all-conference forward on the women’s basketball team, while her dad played linebacker for the Cornhuskers football team.
Interestingly, Nafeesah originally dreamed of playing for DePaul and was even approached by legendary coach Doug Bruno, but she chose Nebraska to escape distractions back home. That decision led to her meeting Edward, and together, they left their mark at Nebraska, helping the school achieve major athletic milestones, including the Cornhuskers’ first-ever NCAA Tournament win. Their passion for sports is passed on to their kids.
Aneesah’s Siblings, Ed Morrow Jr. and Nazlah Morrow
Morrow is the fourth child in the Morrow family, where basketball is a family language. Her older brother Ed Morrow Jr. played basketball at Simeon High School, just like the LSU player, before heading to Nebraska and then transferring to Marquette. Her older sister, Nazlah Morrow, starred at Miami Dade Junior College before later playing at DePaul alongside the young star.
That upbringing shaped her drive. At Simeon High School, she led the program to its first-ever Class 3A state title in 2020 and averaged an incredible 28.4 points, 14.3 rebounds, and 4.6 assists in her final season. MaxPreps ranked her the No. 1 player in Illinois and No. 20 nationally.
She began her college career at DePaul, where she instantly turned heads—earning the WBCA and USBWA National Freshman of the Year awards in 2022. She later transferred to LSU, where she continued her dominance. In the 2024-25 season, Morrow played 33 games, averaging 16.5 points, 10.0 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 2.6 steals per game.
Now standing 6’1″ and boasting elite two-way skills, Morrow is a double-double machine. Her rebounding and scoring prowess have made her one of the top prospects heading into the 2025 WNBA Draft. She’s projected to be a potential top-5 pick with the Golden State Valkyries, who hold the fifth pick closely linked to her name. With deep basketball roots and a bright WNBA career ahead, she is poised to scale the heights of basketball stardom.