Julia, a freshman guard for Freeland, proved to be a strong addition to an already talented backcourt during Sunday’s action at the Northwood Team Camp. She showed an ability to space the floor by knocking down shots from beyond the arc and also displayed confidence attacking off the dribble, finishing well on slashing drives to the rim. With the ball in her hands, she played with composure and poise beyond her years, making solid decisions in the flow of the offense. Julia also made her presence felt on the glass and competed hard defensively, showing a tough, physical edge on that end of the floor. Her all-around effort gives Freeland another promising piece moving forward.

A young and talented squad that brings back the bulk of last year’s core is about to get better. Freeland adds another outstanding guard talent to their backcourt with Julia joining the ranks. She’s a sniper from three-point distance, handles the ball well with both hands, has some length, works hard to contribute as a rebounder, disrupts shots, and doesn’t shy away from contact when she drives to the rim. Julia’s demonstrated confidence and poise while playing up on the PGH Circuit for Mystics P24. I expect varsity basketball to be a seamless transition for the freshman.

Julia will be a very talented guard prospect to pay attention to for Mystics 14U Select at the PGH MI College Tour. She competes with a relentless motor, is a sharpshooter from beyond the arc, and can penetrate off the dribble to create open looks for herself and teammates. Julia’s active defense produces turnovers and easy points for the team.

Julia delivered an impressive all-around performance for the Mystics, making her mark in multiple areas of the game. The guard showed confidence in her jumper, spacing the floor and knocking down shots when given room. She also mixed in strong rebounding efforts, crashing the glass and securing possessions against bigger players. Defensively, Julia relied on sharp instincts to read plays, coming up with key stops and even swatting away a couple of shots. Those defensive plays quickly turned into offense, as she pushed the ball the length of the floor and finished through contact on one memorable drive for a three-point play. Her ability to impact the game on both ends stood out throughout the day.