Holy Cross (Covington) posted a record of 25-5 for the 2023-2024 season and ranked as one the top teams in the state. The 6’2 center and multi-sport star Julia Hunt Julia Hunt 6'1" | C Holy Cross (Covington) | 2024 State KY was a major contributor in her final season for the Indians with her ability make her presence felt in the paint on both ends of the floor. She averaged 13.8 PPG, 8.4 RPG, 2.4 SPG, 2.8 APG, and 4.8 BPG on the season and won Kentucky Miss Volleyball for the second year in a row and was a candidate for Kentucky Miss Basketball as well. She was also named 9th Region Player of the Year, All-Conference Division II Player of the Year, and was a 9th Region 1st-team selection.

Julia Hunt Julia Hunt 6'1" | C Holy Cross (Covington) | 2024 State KY imposed her will on offense and defense throughout the entire game. Her ability to protect the rim made it hard for GRC to get anything inside. Hunt was relentless on the glass and showed off some pretty post moves on the low block. Hunt led the way in points with 19 and rebounds with 11.

Hunt is a special talent. While she is an incredible basketball player, she actually is signed to play D1 volleyball at Washington next year. Those volleyball skills can be seen when you watch her play. She has some of the best timing you’ll see when it comes to blocking shots. She’s got good strength and elevation. One of the best post defenders in the state when you watch the way she can alter shots around the basket. Offensively, she is strong with the ball and has good touch. She can finish on both sides of the rim and also makes great passes out of the post. Covington Holy Cross has an excellent leader in Hunt.

Is not just the top player in NKY but one of the top centers in the state overall. She is a multi-sport athlete, that held D1 offers for Basketball and Volleyball. She was just named the 2023 KVCA Ms. Kentucky Volleyball. Hunt averaged 13.2PPG, 9.3RPG along with several blocks leading Holy Cross (Covington) in all three categories. Her stellar play helped them win the “A” state tournament last season. Hunt is an elite shot-blocker, that scores well around the rim and rebounds at a high level. (D1 Volleyball Commit)

Hunt was easily one of the best post players I watched this season. Her ability to block shots and grab rebounds really stood out. Her timing and the poise she plays with makes her a really intriguing prospect. She also has great touch around the basket and can step out to knock down jump shots.

2022-23 Season Stats: 13.2 PPG, 9.3 RPG, 51.1% FG (overall), 22.2% 3pt FG, 66% FT

One of the top recruits in the 24 class, Julia is going to be a matchup problem for all opponents she sees in Richmond. She’s just shy of a double double average at 14 points and 9 rebounds per game.

Hunt was dominating when I saw her team play. And when I say dominating, I mean she single-handedly was killing the opposing team’s defense. She not only has excellent length and height, but she also is strong and has great touch around the rim. Her team would just throw it up to her and she would grab the ball over everyone else to finish at the rim. Hunt finished on both sides of the basket and was a consistent free throw shooter. Defensively, she was altering everything inside and coming up with a lot of blocks and rebounds.

Hunt is one of the best rebounders around. She locates where the ball is going to go off of the rim and then she goes after it strong. She also does it consistently on both ends of the floor. Hunt is a solid defender. She moves her feet and times her blocks so well. On the other end of the floor, she can put the ball in the basket at a high percentage. In fact, she shot 54.8% overall last season. Hunt led her team in scoring and rebounding at 16 ppg and 10.9 rpg as a sophomore and should lead them in both categories again this year. She has good touch around the basket and she stays with plays even when her or her team misses a shot. Hunt can also effectively step out to knock down shots as well.