Juliana is an extremely strong guard who attacks the basket with confidence and is difficult to knock off her path once she gets downhill. Even before entering her freshman year of high school, she already looks physically prepared to compete at a high level. Juliana is also a versatile offensive threat, making her difficult to match up with because of the different ways she can impact the game.

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Jones is an incredibly versatile position. She’s known as a “big guard”, but her true value is her ability to play at least three different positions comfortably. She’s a natural mismatch that can lead in a bunch of categories. It’s just a bonus that she has ball handling and range. Jones is coming in as the 5th ranked player within the class.

Juliana has a combination of size, skill, and strength that makes her a difficult matchup. She is a good three-point shooter with deep range and can knock down shots both off the catch and off the dribble. Juliana does a good job setting her feet and staying balanced before getting into her shot. She also handles the ball confidently the length of the floor.

Juliana played extremely well at NY vs. NY Middle School Week One. Anytime she got into the paint, she consistently found a way to finish the possession. Juliana is also a strong defender who showed off her athleticism by rising up several times to swat away shots in the paint. She is a good three-point shooter who does a nice job quickly setting her feet and getting squared up before letting it fly.

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Jones has great instincts, a competitive flare and portrays daring playmaking qualities that make it hard to believe she’s in the class of 2031. Juliana’s stock is going to continue to rise; she can be a serious prospect that shakes things up within the class standings.