Utah State returns one starter. Sophomore guard Funda Nakkasoglu averaged 17.4 points and 4.7 assists last season. She was named the Mountain West's Freshman of the Year and is a member of this year's preseason all-conference team.
Other returning players who will likely have key roles include senior forward Tijana Djukic and sophomore center Hannah Hutchins.
"Funda has the experience and she'll be the focus of our opponents," Finkbeiner said. "[But] Hannah had a great off-season and has a real chance of making a dent for us. Tijana is also always right there. I really like our returning players.