Carla D. Morrow
	Position: Assistant Coach Experience: Fifth Season Alma Mater: Tulsa '02

Carla D. Morrow enters her fifth season as an assistant women's basketball coach at Xavier University for the 2011-12 season, and her first under head coach Amy Waugh. Morrow came to Xavier after spending two years at the University of Colorado as the Lady Buffs' director of basketball operations.

"I am very happy to have the opportunity to stay at Xavier," commented Morrow. "I look forward to working with Amy. I know she will bring great energy to the program both on and off the court."

In Morrow's four seasons at XU, the Musketeers have put together a 108-23 overall record and a 52-4 mark in Atlantic 10 play. Morrow has helped Xavier to six Atlantic 10 Championships (2008, 2010 and 2011 Tournament and 2008-09, 2009-10 and 2010-11 Regular Season) and NCAA Tournament berths in each of the last four seasons. The Musketeers advanced to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament in 2010 and to the Second Round in 2011.

In 2010-11, Xavier posted its second consecutive undefeated regular season in Atlantic 10 play (14-0), becoming the first team in A-10 history to accomplish that feat. Morrow works closely with post players, including 2011 WNBA draftees Amber Harris and Ta'Shia Phillips, who were chosen fourth and eighth respectively.

The 2009-10 campaign was one of the most successful in school history as the Musketeers posted a 30-4 overall record, including a spotless 14-0 mark in A-10 play. XU finished fourth nationally in rebound margin (+11.1) and 11th in field goal percentage defense (34.9). XU also completed the season ranked No. 5 in both polls.

While at Colorado, Morrow was responsible for organizing the team travel and film exchange, coordinating Colorado's women's basketball summer camps and publicity events while also serving as the team's academic, equipment and compliance liaison.

Prior to her time with the Buffaloes, Morrow served as the director of basketball operations at Missouri State University, formerly known as Southwest Missouri State. While with the Bears, Morrow's duties included film exchange and handling day-to-day operations within the program. During her time at SMS, the Bears won the 2005 WNIT and made an appearance in the 2004 NCAA Tournament.

As a player, Morrow was a four-year standout guard at the University of Tulsa from 1998-2002. Morrow was the first player in Tulsa history with 1,000 points and 600 rebounds in a career. She finished her career ranking second in 3-point field goals (122), total field goals (427), rebounds (642), steals (201) and games played on the Golden Hurricane career charts and was third in scoring with 1,115 points.

Morrow was named to the All-Western Athletic Conference Second Team as a senior in 2002, averaging 12.2 points and 6.0 rebounds per game. She signed a free agent contract with the WNBA's Seattle Storm in 2002 to become the first Golden Hurricane to sign a professional contract.

Morrow graduated from Tulsa in 2002 with a bachelor's degree in sport management. She spent the 2002-03 season as the freshman and varsity basketball coach at Tulsa Central High School. Morrow earned her master's degree in physical education from Southwest Missouri State in 2004.

A native of Houston, Morrow graduated from Elkins High School in Missouri City, Texas, in 1998 where she lettered in basketball, volleyball and soccer.

Morrow's parents, Carl and Dora and brother Chadrick, reside in Missouri City, Texas.

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