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Marquesha Davis is an American professional basketball player known for her athleticism, defensive prowess, and leadership on the court. Hailing from McGehee, Arkansas, she had a standout high school career at Springdale High School, where she scored over 1,000 points by her junior year and was a multi-year all-state selection. She committed to play college basketball for the Arkansas Razorbacks following her junior season.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Marquesha Dra’shawn Davis |
| Born | May 29, 2001 (McGehee, Arkansas, USA) |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Position | Guard |
| College | University of Arkansas (2019–2022), University of Mississippi (2022–2024) |
| WNBA Draft | 2024, Round 1, Pick 11 by New York Liberty |
| WNBA Debut | 2024 |
| Current Status | Free Agent |
| WNBA Career Stats | 1.2 PPG, 0.5 RPG, 0.2 APG (as of end of 2024–25 season) |
| Overseas Career | Shandong Six Stars (China, 2024–2025), Chicago Sky (2025) |
Davis began her collegiate career at the University of Arkansas, where she played three seasons. During her time at Arkansas, she averaged 2.5 points and 2.1 rebounds per game as a freshman, 4.6 points and 2.1 rebounds per game as a sophomore, and 5.9 points and 2.4 rebounds per game as a junior. After the 2021–22 season, she transferred to the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss), where she had a breakout senior season. At Ole Miss, Davis averaged 14 points per game and was named First-Team All-SEC in 2024. She helped lead the Rebels to their third consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance.
Davis was selected 11th overall in the first round of the 2024 WNBA Draft by the New York Liberty. In her rookie season, she appeared in 20 regular season games, averaging 1.2 points, 0.5 rebounds, and 0.2 assists per game. Despite limited playing time, she contributed to the Liberty’s success, culminating in the team’s first WNBA championship.
In July 2025, Davis was waived by the Liberty. Later that month, she signed a seven-day hardship contract with the Chicago Sky to provide depth during a challenging stretch of the season.
During the 2024–2025 offseason, Davis signed with the Shandong Six Stars of the Women’s Chinese Basketball Association (WCBA). She played 36 games for Shandong, averaging 31.1% from three-point range, and gained valuable experience in international competition.
WNBA Champion (2024): Contributed to the New York Liberty’s first WNBA title.
First-Team All-SEC (2024): Recognized as one of the top players in the Southeastern Conference during her senior season at Ole Miss.
Overseas Experience: Played for the Shandong Six Stars in China, gaining international experience.
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