Overview of GOOD FOLLOW — Aneesah Morrow Talks LSU, Connecticut Sun, Athletes Unlimited, Her Fashion Identity, & More!
This episode of the Good Follow Show (DraftKings Network) features Aneesah Morrow in conversation with host Roz Golanbure from Athletes Unlimited media day in Nashville. The interview covers Morrow’s transition from college standout (DePaul → LSU) to WNBA rookie with the Connecticut Sun, her fashion and beauty identity, rebounding DNA and competitiveness, her experience at Athletes Unlimited, family background, thoughts on the transfer portal, and a quick DraftKings “Pick of the Week” college basketball segment.
Key topics covered
- Fashion and personal style: stylist, NYFW with Coach, future ambitions in fashion/beauty/modeling
- Hair, nails and self-expression as a Black female athlete and how that intersects with on-court performance
- Athletes Unlimited experience and how AU fosters community among competitors
- Rookie WNBA season with the Connecticut Sun: adapting from a winning college program to a rebuilding pro team
- Learning from veterans (notably Tina Charles) about slowing down and playing efficiently
- College career and transfer: DePaul to LSU, winning culture under Kim Mulkey, Katrina McClain Award
- Rebounding ability, motor, physicality and mental approach to competing
- Family athletic background and representing the South Side of Chicago
- Views on the transfer portal and NIL-related opportunities for women’s athletes
- DraftKings Pick of the Week: preview of USC vs. South Carolina (college women’s basketball)
Main takeaways
- Multifaceted identity: Morrow balances a strong athletic brand with a bold fashion/beauty identity—she sees modeling and fashion as a future path alongside basketball.
- Community matters: Athletes Unlimited gave her a welcoming environment; she emphasizes connections and relationships as a major, often underestimated, source of long-term value.
- Transition mindset: Moving from LSU’s winning culture to a rebuilding WNBA squad required patience and “giving herself grace” while learning from vets and adjusting her game.
- Rebounding excellence: Despite being undersized for some frontcourt matchups, she attributes her rebounding to heart, work ethic, athleticism (volleyball background), positioning and strength.
- Leadership & representation: As the first woman from her family/area to reach the WNBA, she feels responsibility to represent Chicago and lead by example.
- Transfer portal: Aneesah supports player movement as it opened opportunities for her — she acknowledges potential downsides but values the freedom it provided.
Notable quotes & insights
- “I am the chosen one — and it’s not easy for the chosen ones.” — on carrying responsibility and embracing opportunity.
- “If I could rebound, there’s not a bad rebound for a team.” — on the value and impact of rebounding.
- On fashion: she describes her style as a blend of “tomboyish” and “chic/feminine,” rooted in Chicago influences and expressed through fur, glam, and versatility.
- On learning from Tina Charles: “Pro is slow — and I had to learn timing and efficiency,” emphasizing the value of deliberate play as a pro.
Stats & background highlights (from the episode)
- Drafted No. 7 overall in the 2025 WNBA Draft by the Connecticut Sun (rookie season discussed).
- Winner of the Katrina McClain Award (top NCAA power forward).
- Finished among the top rebounders in Division I history (episode references “third most rebounds in D1 history”).
- Started college career at DePaul, transferred to LSU to play for Kim Mulkey.
- Parents were collegiate athletes at Nebraska (father on the 1994 national title football team; mother a Nebraska basketball Hall of Famer).
What to watch / action items
- Follow Aneesah Morrow’s Athletes Unlimited season (previewed; AU season coming February 2026) and her continued development with the Connecticut Sun.
- Watch how she integrates fashion and off-court branding (NYFW appearances, modeling, beauty collaborations).
- For college hoops fans: monitor LSU’s season (Morrow encouraged them to rebound, aim for Final Four) and the highlighted USC vs. South Carolina matchup (DraftKings Pick of the Week).
- If you bet or follow betting promos: episode includes DraftKings promo and Kay Jewelers sponsorship spots.
Episode details & sponsors
- Host: Roz Golanbure; recorded live at Athletes Unlimited media day in Nashville.
- Network: DraftKings Network — Good Follow Show.
- Sponsors/promos mentioned: DraftKings Sportsbook (promo code GOODFOLLOW), Kay Jewelers (early Black Friday sale).
- Short “Pick of the Week” segment previews USC vs. South Carolina (focus on freshman Jazzy Davidson for USC and veteran Taniya Ladson for South Carolina).
This episode is useful for listeners interested in young WNBA talent, player branding/fashion crossover, pro transition stories, and the growing role of alternative pro leagues like Athletes Unlimited in player development and exposure.