Julie Allemand

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Julie Allemand
No. 20 – Chicago Sky
PositionPoint guard
LeagueWNBA
Personal information
Born (1996-07-07) 7 July 1996 (age 25)
Liège, Belgium
NationalityBelgian
Listed height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Listed weight147 lb (67 kg)
Career information
WNBA draft2016 / Round: 3 / Pick: 33rd overall
Selected by the Indiana Fever
Playing career2014–present
Career history
2014–2017BC Castors Braine
2017–2020ASVEL Féminin
2020Indiana Fever
–presentChicago Sky
Career highlights and awards
Medals
EuroBasket
Bronze medal – third place 2021 Spain/France

Julie Allemand (born 7 July 1996) is a Belgian basketball player for the Chicago Sky of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA).[1] She was formerly with Lyon ASVEL Féminin and is a member of the Belgian national team.[2] In the 2016 WNBA draft, she was selected by the Indiana Fever in the third round.[3]

Career[]

WNBA career[]

Indiana Fever (2020)[]

Allemand was drafted by the Indiana Fever in the third round of the 2016 WNBA draft. She spent 2016–19 with her Belgian professional team, BC Castors Braine, before joining the Fever for the 2020 season.[4]

She had a successful rookie season, recording the second-most assists per game in the league (5.8).[5] She was named to the 2020 AP All-Rookie team.[6]

She sat out of the 2021 season, citing mental health struggles and burnout after the Olympics.[7]

Chicago Sky (2022–present)[]

Ahead of the 2022 season, Allemand was traded to the Chicago Sky as part of a three-team deal.[8]

International career[]

She participated at the 2018 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup.[9]

Personal life[]

Allemand is openly lesbian.[10]

References[]

  1. ^ "Julie Allemand". WNBA.com - Official Site of the WNBA. Retrieved 2021-11-15.
  2. ^ Eurobasket.com profile
  3. ^ "WNBA: Julie Allemand (Castors Braine) draftée par Indiana Fever". sudinfo.be. 15 April 2016.
  4. ^ "Julie Allemand: Across the Court; Around the World". The International Center. 2020-12-18. Retrieved 2022-02-03.
  5. ^ Ward, Zack (2020-09-27). "Julie Allemand shot 47.8 percent from 3-point range and averaged 5.8 assists per game". Swish Appeal. Retrieved 2022-02-03.
  6. ^ "Crystal Dangerfield is Rookie of Year, Cheryl Reeve top coach in media WNBA awards". StarTribune. 15 September 2020. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
  7. ^ "Julie Allemand announces break from basketball in heartfelt statement". The Next. 2022-01-02. Retrieved 2022-02-03.
  8. ^ Merchant, Sabreena (2022-02-03). "Three-team trade sends Diamond DeShields to Phoenix". Swish Appeal. Retrieved 2022-02-04.
  9. ^ "Julie ALLEMAND at the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2018". FIBA.basketball.
  10. ^ Outsports (12 July 2021). "At least 180 out LGBTQ athletes at Tokyo Olympics, a record by far". Outsports. Retrieved 3 August 2021.

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