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Oklahoma State women's basketball: Breaking down the Cowgirls' 2023-24 roster

Scott Wright, The Oklahoman
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STILLWATER — Jacie Hoyt had to remake the Oklahoma State women’s basketball roster for her second season, and just like she did before her inaugural year, the coach found success in the transfer portal.

Hoyt also brought in her first full class of high school recruits for Year No. 2 at OSU, adding to the number of new faces representing the Cowgirls this season.

After an unexpected rise last season that ended with a trip to the NCAA Tournament, the Cowgirls are looking to build on that success as Hoyt sets the foundation for her coaching future.

Here’s a look at the Cowgirl roster for the 2023-24 season.

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From left to right, Oklahoma State 's Stailee Heard, Lior Garzon and Anna Gret Asi celebrate after an exhibition game against Oklahoma Christian on Tuesday in Stillwater.
From left to right, Oklahoma State 's Stailee Heard, Lior Garzon and Anna Gret Asi celebrate after an exhibition game against Oklahoma Christian on Tuesday in Stillwater.

Anna Gret Asi

5-8, Jr., G

The native of Estonia was a valuable piece off the bench as a backup point guard and outside shooter last season, leading the team at 43.3% from 3-point range. Now, she moves into the starting lineup and will be critical as a facilitator and shooter.

Brenna Butler

5-6, Fr., G

A walk-on from Gruver, Texas, Butler averaged 14.2 points and 4.5 assists per game as a senior, leading her team to a state runner-up finish. She will provide depth at point guard.

Ale’Jah Douglas

5-6, Sr., G

A transfer from Clemson, Douglas averaged 5.2 points and 1.2 assists per game last season and will bring veteran experience to the guard rotation.

Praise Egharevba

6-3, RFr., F

The native of Papenburg, Germany, redshirted as a freshman after arriving last December. Her long frame, athletic ability and rebounding skill will be valuable as she gets accustomed to college basketball.

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Oklahoma State coach Jacie Hoyt stands on the baseline during the fourth quarter of Tuesday's exhibition game against Oklahoma Christian at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater.
Oklahoma State coach Jacie Hoyt stands on the baseline during the fourth quarter of Tuesday's exhibition game against Oklahoma Christian at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater.

Kennedy Fauntleroy

5-7, So., G

Unanimously voted the Big East Freshman of the Year at Georgetown last season, where she averaged 10.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 2.4 steals per game, Fauntleroy is a talented guard who can help in a variety of ways.

Mia Galbraith

5-9, Fr., G

An All-State player at Lake Travis High School in Texas, Galbraith averaged 14.1 points, 4.7 rebounds and 3.0 steals per game as a senior and has a chance to carve out a role as a solid contributor.

Lior Garzon

6-1, Sr., F

One of the Big 12’s most dangerous outside shooters, Garzon set the OSU record for 3-pointers in a season with 80 last year. She came off the bench as a junior but will be entrenched in the starting lineup and relied on as a top scoring option.

Hannah Gusters

6-5, Jr., C

Gusters is likely ineligible until late December after transferring for the second time in her career. She began at Baylor, then transferred to LSU before landing in Stillwater last year. Her size and scoring ability make her capable of being a difference-maker on the interior.

Stailee Heard

5-11, Fr., G

The product of Sapulpa is the first in-state high school recruit signed by Hoyt. Heard has already shown promise with her athletic ability and willingness to play defense, which will give her an opportunity to contribute early.

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Oklahoma State's Stailee Heard, left, gets ready to attempt a layup as Oklahoma Christian's Brooklin Bain defends during Tuesday's exhibition game at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater.
Oklahoma State's Stailee Heard, left, gets ready to attempt a layup as Oklahoma Christian's Brooklin Bain defends during Tuesday's exhibition game at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater.

Brianna Jackson

6-3, Sr.*, F

A transfer from Old Dominion, Jackson’s consistency as a rebounder and defender will be her key contributions, though she can also score when needed. Her veteran experience will be valuable as well, having played 108 career games with 56 starts between stints at Miami and Old Dominion.

Rylee Langerman

5-9, Sr., G

The Norman native who starred at Christian Heritage Academy spent the previous three seasons at Arkansas, where she was a key contributor in a variety of ways. A prototypical glue player, she will continue to play that role as a capable defender, rebounder and passer who can also score when needed.

Quincy Noble

5-10, RSr.*, G

Noble was one of just 15 players in program history at North Texas to score 1,000 career points, a milestone she reached in just three seasons. In two of those years, she averaged at least 17 points per game. Her scoring ability will be her first duty in the Cowgirl lineup that must replace a lot of points from last year.

Chandler Prater

5-11, RSr., G

The Kansas transfer is well-known around the Big 12 for her defensive capabilities and she’s also a strong rebounder as a guard who helped the Jayhawks to the WNIT title last year. She brings a defensive intensity that will be valuable to a Cowgirl squad looking to strengthen that end of the court.

Landry Williams

5-9, Jr., G

One of three Oklahoma natives on the roster, Williams was a talented scorer at Tulsa Metro Christian Academy in her senior year of 2020-21 before signing with Hoyt at Missouri-Kansas City. She followed her coach to OSU and saw spot action last season.

*Super-senior  

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