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Julie Allemand

Julie Allemand is a Belgian professional basketball player who plays as a point guard.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Julie Allemand is a Belgian professional basketball player who plays as a point guard. She has competed in the WNBA and in European club basketball, and has been a member of the Belgian national team, winning EuroBasket Women titles in 2023 and 2025. She was selected by the Indiana Fever in the 2016 WNBA draft and later played for the Chicago Sky, Los Angeles Sparks, and Toronto Tempo.

Early life and background

Julie Allemand was born in Liège, Belgium, on 7 July 1996. She developed into a professional basketball guard, with sources identifying her as a Belgian player from Rocourt/Liège.

Professional career

Allemand was drafted by the Indiana Fever in 2016 but continued her career overseas before joining the WNBA. Her WNBA career has included stints with Indiana, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Toronto, alongside club play in Europe, including for Fenerbahçe.

International career

Allemand has represented Belgium internationally. She was part of the Belgian national team that won the EuroBasket Women championships in 2023 and 2025.

Awards and recognition

WNBA and league sources note that Allemand earned All-Rookie recognition and was the first third-round draft pick to make the WNBA All-Rookie Team. She was also named the 2021 Guard of the Year and Bosman Player of the Year in league coverage.

Key facts

  • Born in Liège, Belgium, on 7 July 1996.
  • Plays primarily as a point guard.
  • Drafted by the Indiana Fever in the 2016 WNBA draft, third round.
  • Became the first player in WNBA history to make the All-Rookie Team after being drafted in the third round.
  • Helped Belgium win EuroBasket Women titles in 2023 and 2025.
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Canadian context

Julie Allemand is relevant to Canadian readers because she has played in the WNBA and is listed by sources as a Toronto Tempo player, connecting her to Canada's new WNBA franchise.

Frequently asked questions

What position does Julie Allemand play?
She plays as a point guard.
Which country does Julie Allemand represent?
She represents Belgium in international basketball.
When was Julie Allemand born?
She was born on 7 July 1996.
Which WNBA team drafted Julie Allemand?
The Indiana Fever selected her in the 2016 WNBA draft.
Has Julie Allemand won major international titles?
Yes. She was part of Belgium’s EuroBasket Women-winning teams in 2023 and 2025.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julie_Allemand
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, position, draft details, and recent team summary.
  2. WNBA — https://www.wnba.com/player/1627700
    Supports: Draft status, All-Rookie recognition, rookie statistics, and career notes.
  3. French Wikipedia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julie_Allemand
    Supports: Belgian nationality, position, and EuroBasket Women 2023 and 2025 titles.
  4. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/wnba/player/stats/_/id/4001679/julie-allemand
    Supports: WNBA roster status, jersey number, height/weight, birth date, and draft details.
  5. WNBA Stats — https://stats.wnba.com/player/1627700/
    Supports: Current team listing and basic player bio details.