SAN MARCOS, TX — Texas State women's basketball head coach
Zenarae Antoine and the Bobcat coaching staff have announced the additions of forward Julia Coleman and guard Emillia (Emi) Steele as members of the program's latest signing class.
"I am so excited that Julia and Emi are joining our Bobcat family," Antoine said. "They both bring versatility, athleticism, and a positive work ethic to our program. They are great Bobcat signees, because they are great basketball players and phenomenal young women who came from families that hold similar values as our program and university. It's a great day to be a Bobcat!"
Julia Coleman | 6'0" | Forward | St. Louis, Missouri
Coleman was an all-state selection under head coach Kat Martin at Westminster Christian Academy in St. Louis, Missouri … she was also a first-team all-district selection as well as the district's co-most valuable player … a St. Louis All-Metro Third-Team selection … played for Coach Larry Sutton of the Missouri Phenom EYBL on the AAU circuits … her cousin, Patrick Chew, is currently a freshman in the Murray State men's basketball program
Emillia (Emi) Steele | 5'10" | Guard | Euless, Texas
Steele, during her time at Colleyville Heritage, has been named a three-time first-team all-district selection as well as newcomer of the year, offensive most valuable player and most valuable player … ranked as the No. 25 prep women's basketball player in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, according to Prep Girls Hoops … ranked No. 44 within the state of Texas in the Class of 2023, according to Premier Basketball … she also participated with the Higher Goals club basketball organization, which won the Tournament of Champions, under Coach Wayne Watts
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING …
Julia Coleman
"We are thrilled Julia joined our bobcat family today! Julia is a high character kid that comes from family built around athletics. She has always been around sport with her family, and she is the ultimate team player. From the moment we saw Julia, we knew she would fit our style of play based on her athleticism, versatility, and her ability to play with such a high motor at her position," - Coach
Zenarae Antoine, Texas State women's basketball head coach
"I am so proud of Julia and the hard work she has put into her career and reaching her dreams. It has been an honor to coach her these last four years and see her grow and develop. She has achieved so many of her goals already and determined to reach even more this year. Her versatility and athleticism should allow her to make an immediate impact in the Sun Belt Conference and I am confident she will thrive at Texas State. It is a great fit for her, and her best is yet to come," – Coach Kat Martin, Westminster Christian Academy girls basketball head coach
Emillia Steele
"We are excited to welcome Emi to our bobcat family! Emi is grounded in her values from her family and will continue to uplift our team culture through her work ethic and energy. Emi is a versatile big guard that thrives off her defense and uses her length and athleticism to slash to the rim. Additionally, Emi comes from a historic high school program in Colleyville Heritage that values high standards and a winning tradition," – Coach
Zenarae Antoine, Texas State women's basketball head coach
"Congratulations on becoming a Bobcat, Emi! We are so proud of all your accomplishments as a Lady Panther basketball player. We wish you nothing but the best at Texas State! We love you," – Coach Courtney Lee, Colleyville Heritage girls basketball head coach
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