Kiara Williams
POSITION: Forward/Center
HEIGHT: 6-1
CLASS: Senior
HOMETOWN: Little Rock
LAST SEASON: Started all 37 games and led the Razorbacks in rebounding, averaging 6.6 per game and blocked shots (1.5 per game). … Scored a season-high 15 points at Georgia and in Arkansas’ win over Houston in the Women’s National Invitation Tournament. … Grabbed a career-high 17 rebounds and blocked a career-best 7 shots at then-No. 17 Kentucky.
THE SKINNY: Despite being undersized, she will be a presence inside as a rebounder and defender and also has shown to be an outstanding passer.
A’Tyanna Gaulden
POSITION: Guard
HEIGHT: 5-7
CLASS: Redshirt Junior
HOMETOWN: Ocilla, Ga.
LAST SEASON: Averaged 5 points and 2 steals per game while playing in 30 games off the bench last year. … Scored in double figures in four games, including five 3-pointers against Arizona State. … Missed seven games because of an injury.
THE SKINNY: Should again give good depth at the guard position and serve as a backup point guard.
Marquesha Davis
POSITION: Forward
HEIGHT: 6-0
CLASS: Freshman
HOMETOWN: Springdale
LAST SEASON: Earned first-team All-Arkansas honors and averaged 21 points and 10 rebounds per game as a senior at Springdale. … Chose Arkansas over Kentucky, Ole Miss, Oklahoma State, Texas Tech, Houston and Georgia Tech.
THE SKINNY: Her athleticism and length should help make Davis an impact player as a freshman.
Alexis Tolefree
POSITION: Guard
HEIGHT: 5-8
CLASS: Senior
HOMETOWN: Alexander
LAST SEASON: Averaged 10.2 points per game, including a season-high 22 against Arizona State. … Led the Razorbacks in scoring in seven games. … Made a team-high 77 3-point shots and played in 36 of Arkansas’ 37 games, averaging 24 minutes per game.
THE SKINNY: Showed the ability to make the perimeter shot and has worked hard in the offseason to improve her consistency.
Erynn Barnum
POSITION: Forward
HEIGHT: 6-2
CLASS: Redshirt Freshman
HOMETOWN: Little Rock
LAST SEASON: Redshirted last season while becoming academically eligible.
THE SKINNY: Has a knack for getting past defenders and scoring inside and should help give the Razorbacks more size and length on the interior.
Grayce Spangler
HEIGHT: 5-11
CLASS: Junior
HOMETOWN: Fayetteville
LAST SEASON: Played in 13 games and made 7 of 14 3-pointers.
THE SKINNY: Should provide depth off the bench.
Jailyn Mason
POSITION: Guard
HEIGHT: 5-9
CLASS: Senior
HOMETOWN: Mason, Ohio
LAST SEASON: Averaged 30 minutes per game, second-highest on the team. … Averaged eight points, 3.6 rebounds and almost two assists per game. … Shot 38 percent from 3-point range. … Averaged 12 points per game during three WNIT games including a season-high 17 against TCU.
THE SKINNY: Has been the hallmark of consistency for the Razorbacks and should provide more of the same this season as a scorer, passer, rebounder and defender.
Avery Hughes
POSITION: Guard
HEIGHT: 5-7
CLASS: Freshman
HOMETOWN: Bentonville
LAST SEASON: Finished as Bentonville’s second all-time leading scorer. … Earned all-state and all-conference honors twice for the Lady Tigers. Helped lead Bentonville to a Class 6A state runner-up finish.
THE SKINNY: Should provide depth as a walk-on for the Razorbacks.
Amber Ramirez
POSITION: Guard
HEIGHT: 5-9
CLASS: Redshirt Junior
HOMETOWN: San Antonio
LAST SEASON: Redshirted after transferring from TCU.
THE SKINNY: Averaged just under 10 points per game in each of her two season at TCU and shot 38 percent from 3-point range. … Should give the Razorbacks another perimeter scoring threat.
Taylah Thomas
POSITION: Forward
HEIGHT: 6-1
CLASS: Junior
HOMETOWN: Arlington, Texas
LAST SEASON: Played in all 37 games, averaging 17 minutes per game. … Shot a shade over 50 percent from the floor (51-of-101). … Averaged 5 rebounds per game. … Led Arkansas with 11 points against Prairie View A&M. … Grabbed 12 rebounds, her second game to reach double digits in her career, in a win over Wisconsin.
THE SKINNY: Returned in better shape this season and has improved quickness … Should again split time with Kiara Williams at a post position.
Destinee Oberg
POSITION: Center
HEIGHT: 6-3
CLASS: Freshman
HOMETOWN: Burnsville, Minn.
LAST SEASON: Missed the season because of an injury. … Chose Arkansas over Florida State, Kansas State, Louisville, Maryland, Michigan State, Minnesota, North Dakota, Purdue, Rutgers, Vanderbilt, Wisconsin and others.
THE SKINNY: Gives the Razorbacks some much-needed size inside.
Macy Weaver
POSITION: Forward
HEIGHT: 6-3
CLASS: Junior
HOMETOWN: Davis Junction, Ill.
LAST SEASON: Played in 12 games but was limited because of an injury.
THE SKINNY: Continues to give the Razorbacks depth at the post position.
Chelsea Dungee
POSITION: Junior
HEIGHT: 5-11
CLASS: Redshirt Junior
HOMETOWN: Sapulpa, Okla.
LAST SEASON: Set a single-season record with 759 points. … Earned second-team all-Southeastern Conference honors by the coaches and media. … Scored in double figures in 34 of 37 games, including six games of 30 or more. … Set a school record for an SEC game with 41 points against Auburn. … Became only the second player in school history to earn SEC all-tournament honors.
THE SKINNY: Comes in with preseason accolades being named first-team preseason all-SEC and third-team All-American after an outstanding first season at Arkansas.
Ginger Reece
POSITION: Forward
HEIGHT: 5-10
CLASS: Freshman
HOMETOWN: Lawton, Okla.
LAST SEASON: Guided Lawton Eisenhower to its second consecutive state tournament appearance. … Chose Arkansas over Texas Christian and Washington.
THE SKINNY: Looks to help the Razorbacks with added depth off the bench.
Makayla Daniels
POSITION: Guard
HEIGHT: 5-8
CLASS: Freshman
HOMETOWN: Frederick, Md.
LAST SEASON: Named Maryland’s Miss Basketball after averaging 21.4 points per game. … Frederick High School’s all-time leading scorer (boy or girl). … Chose Arkansas over Iowa, Iowa State, Texas Tech, Marshall, Delaware, Richmond and Saint Joseph’s.
THE SKINNY: Should help give depth at the point guard position and has the ability to also rebound well from that spot.
Rokia Doumbia
POSITION: Guard
HEIGHT: 5-9
CLASS: Sophomore
HOMETOWN: Bradenton, Fla.
LAST SEASON: Played in 23 games … Scored season-high 11 points against Northwestern (La.) State.
THE SKINNY: Looks to get more playing time this season off the bench for the Razorbacks.