Taya Davis: Fifth Year Energy — Taking the Shockers to New Heights 🚀
At BYF Sports, we’re all about watching our student-athletes grow, adapt, and lead at every level. Taya Davis, one of our own, is entering her fifth and final collegiate season at Wichita State, and it’s shaping up to be one for the highlight reels.
🏀 A Proven Floor General
Taya joined Wichita State as a graduate transfer guard from Fordham for the 2025–26 season. At Fordham, she ranked second in the Atlantic 10 Conference and 58th nationally in assists per game with an impressive 4.7 assists per contest during her senior season **Reddit+13Wichita State Athletics+13Wichita State Athletics+13**. She also averaged 7.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.7 steals, anchoring the Rams both offensively and defensively.
Coach Terry Nooner praised her as an “elite play-making point guard” who thrives in setting up her teammates and making highlight-reel passes in traffic—a player who brings energy and spark that lifts the entire team **https://www.kwch.com+4Wichita State Athletics+4Wichita State Basketball Forum+4**. On defense, he noted she’s a “lockdown defender who loves to create turnovers and convert them into instant offense” .
🔄 The Path to Wichita State
Taya’s journey to her fifth year is rooted in hard work and versatility. After starting at Odessa College for her freshman season and then transferring to Garden City Community College—where she averaged 7.3 assists and 8.5 points per game, leading the team in assists and steals **ESPN+5Wichita State Athletics+5Wichita State Basketball Forum+5**—she finally landed at Fordham. Now, as a graduate transfer, she’s poised for one more season of impact and legacy-building.
🎯 Why Year Five Matters
This final year at Wichita State is more than just a season—it’s a chance to lead a younger team, pull from her wealth of experience, and leave a lasting mark on the Shocker program. Her maturity, court IQ, and competitive edge make her the perfect catalyst for growth—on and off the court.
🎉 A BYF Alum Repping the Shockers
Taya’s story reflects the BYF values of adaptability, growth, and excellence. From junior college to Fordham, and now Wichita State, she’s a prime example of perseverance and staying ready for opportunity.
Taya, we’re proud of you—and excited to see your fifth year unfold. The Shockers are lucky to have you, and we’ll be there rooting you on every step of the way.