Last Updated on August 12, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Marquesha Davis is an aggressive scorer who thrives when attacking the basket and putting pressure on opposing defenses. Her athleticism and ability to create offense in a variety of ways have helped her emerge as a dynamic contributor at higher levels of the game.

Here is detailed information about Marquesha Davis:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Marquesha Davis
  • Nationality: American
  • Date of Birth: 29 May, 2001
  • Hometown: McGehee, Arkansas, USA
  • Height: 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
  • Weight: 160 lbs (73 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 1 inch
  • Shoe Size: Size 10 (US)
  • Number: Wears #5
  • Position: Guard/Forward
  • High School: McGehee High School (McGehee, Arkansas)
  • College:
    • University of Arkansas (2019–2022)
    • University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) (2022–Present)
  • WNBA Draft: Drafted 11th overall in first round of 2024 WNBA Draft by New York Liberty
  • Teams Played For: None (college athlete)
  • Championship Rings: None (as of now)
  • Kids: None
  • Siblings: Information about siblings is not widely documented.

Player Archetype / Play Style

Marquesha Davis fits the mold of a slashing two-way wing guard, the kind of perimeter player who brings length, downhill pressure and defensive activity without needing the offense built around her. At 6-foot-0, she has good size for a guard and uses it well on the defensive end, where she projects as a disruptive on-ball defender and passing-lane threat who can bother opposing scorers and hold up against multiple backcourt matchups. Offensively, her value comes from attacking off the bounce, getting into transition, finishing at the rim and producing as a straight-line scorer rather than a pure setup guard or volume outside shooter. The overall style is aggressive and functional: she plays with pace, gets to her spots, competes defensively and gives a team an athletic, hard-driving guard who can impact both ends with energy and physicality. (wnba.com)

Scouting Report

The interesting thing about Marquesha Davis is that she often creates advantages before the defender even realizes she’s attacking. She has a smooth change of pace that keeps defenders upright just long enough to open a driving lane, and once she gets a shoulder past the first line of defense, she’s comfortable finishing through contact or slipping a pass to a teammate after forcing the low defender to commit. Her scoring isn’t built around overpowering people; it’s built around angles, balance and patience. She can operate as a secondary pick-and-roll handler, but I like her even more attacking tilted defenses where she can make quick reads instead of having to organize every possession herself. That’s where her decision-making becomes more dangerous. Defensively, Davis competes with active hands and does a nice job tracking cutters without losing awareness of the ball. She’ll slide into nail help when needed, recover under control and generally avoids unnecessary risks that leave the back side exposed. The trade-off is that stronger, more physical wings can move her off preferred spots, and there are stretches where her perimeter jumper comes and goes, allowing defenders to duck under screens and challenge her to make them pay consistently from deep. Even so, she doesn’t stop influencing possessions because she’s constantly relocating after giving the ball up, looking for another driving angle instead of fading out of the play. To me, that off-ball movement is one of the more underrated parts of her game. She fits best alongside a primary creator who draws multiple defenders, giving her opportunities to attack rotating defenses, push the pace after stops and make quick, decisive plays without carrying the full burden of initiation. There are similarities to Odyssey Sims in the way she blends slashing with secondary playmaking, while parts of her game also echo Aari McDonald, particularly her ability to pressure defenses with speed, disrupt passing lanes and create offense from broken possessions rather than scripted actions. — Mat Diekhake, HeatingUp

Sources:
Ole Miss Athletics — Marquesha Davis Selected with the 11th Overall Pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft
Ole Miss Athletics — Marquesha Davis – Women’s Basketball
WNBA — Marquesha Davis
WNBA — Marquesha Davis
New York Post — Liberty boost bench by taking Marquesha Davis in 2024 WNBA Draft’s first round