Breaking: For the first time in nearly two decades, LSU Women’s Basketball is celebrating back-to-back first-round WNBA Draft picks—a testament to the program’s resurgence and elite talent development under head coach Kim Mulkey.
In 2024, Angel Reese was selected 7th overall by the Chicago Sky after a standout collegiate career that included a national championship, SEC accolades, and a reputation as one of the most dominant forwards in the game. Known for her relentless rebounding, interior scoring, and unapologetic charisma, Reese became a household name and a driving force behind LSU’s rise to national prominence.
Just one year later, Aneesah Morrow followed in her footsteps. Selected in the first round of the 2025 WNBA Draft, Morrow brought a different but equally dynamic skill set to the table. A transfer from DePaul, Morrow quickly made her presence felt in Baton Rouge, showcasing versatility as a scorer, lockdown defense, and a high basketball IQ. Her ability to stretch the floor and create her own shot gave LSU a powerful edge during the 2024-25 season.
This marks the first time since 2005–2006 that LSU has produced first-round picks in back-to-back drafts, with Seimone Augustus and Sylvia Fowles anchoring that era of greatness. Now, with Reese and Morrow taking their talents to the WNBA, the Tigers have rekindled that legacy of excellence.
These consecutive draft successes signal more than just individual achievement—they reflect a program that continues to develop top-tier talent ready to make an impact at the next level. With national visibility, NIL influence, and Mulkey’s championship pedigree, LSU is once again proving it’s a powerhouse in women’s college basketball.
And with momentum like this, don’t be surprised if another Tiger hears her name called early in the 2026 WNBA Draft.
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