Last Updated on May 29, 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)

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