Axel Julien
French basketball player
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Axel Julien (born 27 July 1992) is a French professional basketball player for JDA Dijon of the LNB Pro A.[1] He is a two-time LNB All-Star selection and has been a core member of Bourg since he joined the team in 2021.
Julien with JDA Dijon in 2017 | |
| No. 83 – JDA Dijon | |
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| Position | Point guard |
| League | Pro A |
| Personal information | |
| Born | 27 July 1992 |
| Listed height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) |
| Career information | |
| NBA draft | 2014: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2009–present |
| Career history | |
| 2009–2015 | Hyères-Toulon |
| 2015–2021 | JDA Dijon |
| 2021–2024 | JL Bourg |
| 2024–present | JDA Dijon |
| Career highlights | |
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Professional career
Julien grew up with the juniors of HTV Basket and made his debut with their junior team ("Espoirs") in 2008.[2] He won the LNB Pro A Leaders Cup in 2020 with JDA Dijon, his first major trophy.[2]
On May 31, 2024, he signed with JDA Dijon of the LNB Pro A for a second stint.[3]
National team career
Julien has played for the France U20 and France university team. He played at the 2015 World University Games as well as at the 2012 FIBA U20 European Championship.[2]