A lot of skill, determination, and hard work created an unforgettable moment on the court for Juliana Davis, a junior guard for the Madison Lady Cubs Basketball team, as she reached a major milestone – scoring her 1,000th career point. With a relentless drive to improve and a passion for the game, Davis has not only solidified her place in the school’s basketball history but has also inspired her teammates and the entire school community.
Davis practically grew up on basketball with her dad being a coach and her playing since kindergarten. Her playing her whole life has inspired her to be a better player each and every day. She goes into basketball with the mindset to “Keep practicing and keep pushing even when things get tough, to not give up on something I really enjoy doing and enjoy spending my freetime on.”
“I have learned that being confident leads to success and not giving up and playing your hardest can have good things come your way” stated Davis.
Davis had a lot of help and motivation along the journey. She states, “My dad and (Lady Cubs Assistant Varsity Coach) Kelsey (Block) have been the biggest influence on my scoring success. They have pushed me to be the best player I can be.”
Her dad has been beside her along the whole journey and it gives her inspiration because he played high school basketball as well.
Juliana isn’t the only active player in her household, currently. She has a brother, Mason Davis, who is a senior point guard and starter for the Madison Cubs Boys Basketball team. She also has a little sister in fourth grade, Remi Davis, who is currently on the Madison Lady Cubs little league team and is improving every day. She gets her inspiration from her two older siblings.
Davis puts in a lot of work in the off-season and rarely takes a day off. She always shows up on time, stays after practice to get up some extra shots, and arrives at games early to get more shots. Davis states, “I usually go out and shoot with Kelsey before games. The mindset I have before every game is just go in and play your hardest and play as a team and win. Everyone has nerves, so it’s okay to be a little nervous.
Her plans after high school are to go to college for basketball and it is undecided where she would like to attend.
“I want to play at the college level. Something I need to work on is getting stronger and working on my ball handling so I can handle it a lot better.”
Going to college to play basketball has been one of her dreams ever since she was a little girl. Davis states, “The players that inspire me the most are Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers.” For Davis, being in a family full of basketball and having people to look up to inspires her to be the best player she can be.
The talented Davis even started on the varsity level as a 5’6 guard at Madison Consolidated High School, averaging 11.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and 3.2 steals.
Coming off strong her sophomore year, she averaged 19.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 4.2 steals per game. That season, she led her team to the sectional championship game, where the Lady Cubs came just short of the Scottsburg Warriorettes.
This new season, Davis has come off stronger than ever, leading her team to a 12-4 record as of right now. Through the first 16 games, she is averaging 18.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 4.3 steals.
Davis is now ranked ninth on the Madison Lady Cubs point leader board passing Natasya Johnson (2001) with 928 points and Kathy Hay (2001) with 940 points.
Not only has she played basketball her whole life, but she has also been involved in softball, track, soccer, and volleyball when she was in middle school. She brought her love for basketball and volleyball to high school. After her sophomore year playing volleyball, she stopped playing to focus all of her love on basketball.
As Davis wraps up her unforgettable junior season, her remarkable achievement of scoring 1,000 points is just one chapter in what is shaping up to be an extraordinary high school career. Beyond the points, her leadership, dedication, and love for the game have made a lasting impact on her teammates, coaches, and the entire school community. With another year ahead, there’s no telling how much more she’ll accomplish, but one thing is certain: the future is bright for Davis, and the best is yet to come.
