2025 Player Season Recaps: Aneesah Morrow's Strong Rookie Season in Connecticut

Uncasville, CT — Aneesah Morrow, drafted 7th overall by the Sun in the 2025 WNBA Draft, concluded her rookie campaign with the Connecticut Sun by establishing herself as one of the most impactful first-year players in the WNBA. Averaging 7.7 points, a team-leading 6.9 rebounds, 0.5 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.4 blocks per game, Morrow brought consistent energy and physicality to the Sun frontcourt.

Among all WNBA rookies in 2025, Morrow ranked second in rebounds per game, ninth in scoring, ninth in steals and sixth in blocks, underscoring her well-rounded contributions on both ends of the floor. She recorded 14 games with double-digit scoring and posted eight double-doubles, showcasing her ability to dominate the glass and contribute offensively.

Morrow delivered a career-high 20 points against the Seattle Storm on June 27 and grabbed a career-best 15 rebounds versus the New York Liberty on August 25. Her rebounding instincts were a constant presence throughout the season, as she led or co-led the Sun in boards on 20 occasions.

The Chicago native etched her name into franchise history by becoming just the second rookie to finish a season with at least 300 points and 280 rebounds, joining her teammate and former Rookie of the Year Tina Charles, who posted 528 points and 398 rebounds in her debut season.

With her strong interior presence and relentless motor, Morrow has laid a solid foundation for a promising career and emerged as a key piece of the Sun’s future.

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