MOBILE, Ala. – The University of South Alabama women's basketball head coach Terry Fowler announced on Friday that Jayla Morrow has signed her national letter of intent with the Jaguars. Morrow joins South Alabama's 2017 recruiting class of Casey Ferguson, Antoinette Lewis and Devyn Lowe, who all signed with the program in the fall signing period.
 
"We're extremely excited to have Jayla join us," said Fowler. "She checks all of our boxes in recruiting; she's a good student, competitor, worker and a winner. Jayla has been a part of four consecutive Alabama State Championships and has only suffered 13 losses during her four year high school career.  She seeks daily improvement in everything she does and brings a warrior's mentality to our program."
 
Jayla Morrow
5-8 – Guard
Wenonah High School (Dragons)
Birmingham, Ala.
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Morrow signs with the Jags after lettering at Wenonah High School in Birminham, Alabama for head coach Emanuel Bell.  Morrow had been an integral member of the Dragons winning four-straight Class 5A state, regional and area championships during her high school career.
 
Morrow averaged seven steals a game, which led the entire state in 5A. She also produced 10 points and five assists per game.
 
The starting point guard for her team that went 31-3 this past season, Morrow was named to Alabama Sports Writers Association Class 5A All-State Third Team, joining two of her teammates who also earned selected all-state honors.
 
In AAU action Morrow played for Birmingham Gators, Alabama Elite and Road Runners.
 
Morrow received interest and/or offers from Clemson, Troy, Southern Miss, Princeton, James Madison and others.
 
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