Jaliya Davis
- Forward •
- 6-2 •
- 2007-05-05 Yrs •
- Kansas •
- USA •
- 2029
- 2025-26 KU |
- PTS 19.8 •
- REB 6.5 •
- FG% 61.0 •
- 3P% 0.0
Player Profile
Jaliya Davis is a 6’2″ forward who was named the 2026 Big 12 Freshman of the Year and a first-team all-conference selection. Davis led all freshmen nationally in scoring at 21.0 points per game. While she does the bulk of her damage in the paint with a 63% field goal percentage, she displays good mobility in transition and is showing a face-up jumper. Her combination of high-volume efficiency and high-motor post play has put her in play as one to watch for the 2029 WNBA Draft.
Notable Teammates
S’Mya Nichols (Kansas)
Player Tracker
2026
March 3 – Swept major conference honors as a freshman, being named the unanimous Big 12 Freshman of the Year and earning a spot on the All-Big 12 First Team.
Set a historic Power Conference record by winning nine consecutive Big 12 Freshman of the Week awards.
March 30 – Concluded a dominant freshman season leading all Division I freshmen nationally in scoring with 21.0 points per game.
Game Analysis
- vs. BYU (Feb 2026) – Jaliya Davis recorded her first career double-double with 28 points and 12 rebounds to lead Kansas [Read the article.]
- vs. Cincinnati (Feb 2026) – Jaliya Davis Drops 28 Points in Win vs. Cincinnati [Watch the highlights.]
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