After Dijonai Carrington’s trade to the Dallas Wings and with Alyssa Thomas heading to Phoenix, the Connecticut Sun knew they had to bring in someone who would complement their existing thin roster. Especially Marina Mabrey, who will most likely be the center of their offense this coming season. Bringing in LSU’s Aneesah Morrow at No. 7 and Saniya Rivers at No. 8, they’ve made some serious waves. But despite Morrow’s standout draft status that has many calling her the missing piece, a recent social media snap has fans buzzing. Like Kevin Durant’s “6’9” claim, what’s truly catching the WNBA off guard isn’t Morrow’s game—it’s her frame.

The now-viral picture features Marina Mabrey posing with the two rookies. While the moment should have been a celebration of a new chapter for Connecticut, it became a conversation starter for something unexpected: a noticeable height discrepancy.

Shared by Hartford Courant writer Emily on X, the post captioned “The new era of the Connecticut Sun!” didn’t stir excitement for the lineup as much as it sparked speculation in the comments. 

Many fans pointed out that Morrow appeared significantly shorter than expected, standing next to Rivers and Mabrey.

Fans Go Full CSI Over Aneesah Morrow’s Height: Is She Really 6’1?

Fans aren’t buying the stats, and they’re pulling out the receipts.

“Is Aneesah Morrow like 5’10???”

That question lit up X after a now-viral photo showed Aneesah Morrow—listed at 6’1 on LSU’s official site—appearing shorter than 5’11 Marina Mabrey, who was rocking Uggs (which, let’s be real, max out at a 1.5-inch boost). Even with the footwear edge, Mabrey shouldn’t have looked taller… right?

Another fan added, “So ‘official heights’ are apparently: Aneesah Morrow 6 ft 1, Marina Mabrey 5 ft 11, Saniya Rivers 6 ft 1. Something isn’t adding up…”

And it really isn’t. The visual inconsistency has fans playing height detective, especially when Morrow is expected to fill the massive shoes of 6’2″ Alyssa Thomas in Connecticut.

That’s a tall ask—literally. Not only does Alyssa Thomas stand out on the court with her height, but her stats are equally towering. She holds the WNBA record for most triple-doubles with 15—11 in the regular season and 4 in the playoffs. Thomas is the only player in league history to record multiple triple-doubles in the postseason, further cementing her legacy as one of the most versatile players the league has ever seen. (Source: WNBA.com, ESPN)

Another Fan noted, “Rivers has normal shoes on and is 6’1 like Mabrey. I don’t think it’s the shoes making Morrow a shorty.”

And that’s where things get more damning. Many might say that the visual gap likely comes from the photo’s angle—Mabrey’s standing more centrally and upright, while Morrow is to the side, the camera is focusing on, and that too with slightly bent knees. This can distort perception. Correct. But if Morrow and Rivers are both 6’1”, Rivers wouldn’t have matched up with Morrow while she is slouching in a TikTok video—yet she does, or maybe, just maybe both Mabrey and Rivers have had a height boost recently.

One fan added, “Yeah, Morrow might need to change her position. Lol”

Oof.

Morrow, a forward with elite college credentials—20.5 PPG, 12.3 RPG at LSU (according to espn.com), and second all-time in NCAA double-doubles (104)—might face a size mismatch in the WNBA if her real height actually falls short of her listed 6’1″. For context: the average WNBA forward is 6’2.45″ (source: JokerMag.com), and Azurá Stevens of the LA Sparks towers at 6’6″.

Still, it’s not all tea and trolling. One fan noted:

“Shyanne, Marina, and Saniya = Playoffs.”

At least for Marina Mabrey, that’s a straight fact. The Connecticut Sun guard averaged 15.9 points in the 2024 WNBA Playoffs and dropped a record-breaking 27 points off the bench in Game 1 against the Fever. Meanwhile, Morrow and Rivers are entering the league with eye-popping résumés. Rivers is the only NC State player with 1,100+ points, 600+ rebounds, 350+ assists, 180+ steals, and 100+ blocks in just three seasons.

But if fans are this fixated on height now… Morrow better show out on the court, platforms or not.