Here’s what you need to know about the University of Arizona’s women’s basketball team

This is the second season in a row the University of Arizona Wildcats haven’t had an Arizonan on the roster.

November 25, 2024

Arizona forward Isis Beh (33) during an NCAA basketball game against UT Arlington on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

The University of Arizona women’s basketball team is in its 53rd season, and its first season as part of the Big 12 Conference.

This is head coach Aida Barnes’ ninth season coaching the Wildcats.

Here’s what you need to know about the women playing in Tucson this season:

Note: High schools are in the same state or country as home towns unless noted.

#1 Lauryn Swann

Position: Guard
Class: Freshman
Hometown: New York City
High school: Long Island Lutheran

#2 Jada Williams

Position: Guard
Class: Sophomore
Hometown: Kansas City, Mo.
High school: La Jolla Country Day School

#4 Skylar Jones

Position: Guard
Class: Sophomore
Hometown: Chicago
High school: Whitney Young

#5 Ajae Yoakum

Position: Forward
Class: Graduate student
Hometown: Portland, Ore.
High school: Benson Polytechnic

#10 Erin Tack

Position: Forward
Class: Junior
Hometown: Kelso, Wash.
High school: Kelso Senior

#11 Sahnya Jah

Position: Forward
Class: Sophomore
Hometown: Alexandria, Va.
High school: Montverde Academy (Fla.)

#12 Montaya Dew

Position: Forward
Class: Redshirt sophomore
Hometown: Las Vegas
High school: Centennial

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