The Connecticut Sun’s 2025 season is a puzzle still waiting on its most dynamic piece, standing in 11th position on the Eastern Conference table, losing both the opening games. While early-season jitters are normal and very common for rebuilding squads, the Sun’s evolving identity hinges heavily on a rookie forward, who has yet to log a single minute. Aneesah Morrow’s name continues to echo louder than her absence, with the fans hanging on every update on her as if it might reveal the moment she steps onto the stage of the WNBA.
Morrow’s presence is felt even when she is yet to touch the hardwood, which increases the interest and builds curiosity. She was the seventh overall pick and came from LSU with a college resume that included the 2025 Katrina McClain Award and back-to-back First Team All-SEC honors. In her last season, she averaged 18.7 points and 13.5 rebounds, which made the Sun’s fans quite excited. But Morrow is more than just numbers; she represents hope.
She is the most important part of the Connecticut team that traded away veterans like Alyssa Thomas and let Brionna Jones and DeWanna Bonner depart in free agency. The future is here, yet one of its key builders hasn’t even started, yet the team has already lost 2 games, and they need a heroine. And now comes an update that sounds like a hope for the fans, but with a rider.
After being listed as ‘OUT’ with a right knee injury in Connecticut’s last game against Las Vegas Aces, Morrow’s status has officially shifted to ‘QUESTIONABLE’ for tonight’s match against the Minnesota Lynx.
The change is big, even though it seems small. It’s the first true indicator that her long-awaited debut might finally be coming soon, with her situation with her knee improving. The Game Status Report from May 23 is very different from the ruling from May 20. This gives Connecticut the opening door to optimism when they are in desperate need of a jolt.
“The intensity I bring on the boards is unmatched.”
Aneesah Morrow breaks down her elite rebounding skills with Candace Parker #NCAAWBB x @brwsports / @LSUwbkb pic.twitter.com/MGQeqopHnD
— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessWBB) May 23, 2025
The Sun has lost both of its games so far. They lost a close game to the Washington Mystics (90-85) and then got blown out by the Aces by 25 points. Without Morrow, Connecticut’s offense has relied mainly on Saniya Rivers, the No. 8 overall choice, but that seems not to be enough. Even though she had 11 points, four rebounds, and two assists against Las Vegas, showing flashes of brilliance, the team is looking to support her, and Morrow is anticipated to provide that.
Rivers could be a good defensive player who can score, but Morrow’s two-way potential, especially on the glass, could completely change how Connecticut plays inside. The rookie may not be big enough at 6-foot-1 to be a main post player, but she makes up for it with her nonstop energy, great rebounding skills, and a face-up game that is becoming better.
Rookie Depth vs. Undefeated Lynx: Who will step up if not Aneesah Morrow?
With Morrow’s status uncertain and Leila Lacan still marked as NWT owing to the overseas obligations. Connecticut will look to lean further into its youth movement against the unfazed Minnesota Lynx, which enters this game 3-0 and full of confidence. Napheesa Collier’s Lynx have been dominant through the opening stretch by showcasing next-level transition defense and solid half-court execution. If Morrow does get minutes tonight, she’ll likely be put right into a showdown with Collier—a trial by fire that might instantly determine how WNBA-ready her game truly is.
Connecticut head coach Rachid Meziane will also be watching attentively to see how her rookie core performs under pressure. Rayah Marshall may also get more playing time, although Saniya Rivers has already earned her spot in the rotation. Even so, Morrow’s presence makes the frontcourt much stronger. If cleared, her strong energy and college-honed rebounding may immediately trouble Minnesota’s size and pace.
Mar 30, 2024; Albany, NY, USA; LSU Tigers guard Aneesah Morrow (24) dribbles the ball against UCLA Bruins forward Gabriela Jaquez (23) during the second half in the semifinals of the Albany Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at MVP Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
Ultimately, whether Morrow is in or not, the Sun’s rebuild hinges on unlocking the chemistry between its best rookies. Tonight’s battle at Target Center offers more than a chance to notch the season’s first win, and it could mark the beginning of a new era, one that is highly looked forward to, driven by a young talent that shapes the WNBA.
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