Sophomore forward Aneesah Morrow is transferring to LSU, she announced Friday. Here’s what you need to know:
- Morrow was one of the most highly sought players in the transfer portal after averaging 25.7 points and 12.2 rebounds per game this past season at DePaul.
- After being contacted by more than 30 programs, Morrow narrowed her list to LSU, USC and South Carolina.
- The Tigers already picked up Hailey Van Lith (from Louisville) through the transfer portal this season, but adding Morrow gives LSU the top two players out of the portal this offseason as well as the No. 1 2023 recruiting class, headlined by guard Mikaylah Williams, the No. 2 guard, according to ESPN.com.
#24 New Home💛💜.
COMMITTED pic.twitter.com/odeWNYz3OK— Aneesah Morrow (@AneesahMorrow24) May 5, 2023
The Athletic’s instant analysis:
The allure of LSU
The national championship has certainly made Baton Rouge an attractive location for recruits, both out of high school and the transfer portal, but the Tigers’ ability to capitalize on NIL deals for their athletes has also stood out. Angel Reese and Flau’jae Johnson have spoken publicly about their NIL opportunities because of the Tigers’ success, and they’ve discussed how their social following grew tremendously during March Madness. The Tigers…
