Three Mystics Tapped for National Teams
Aaliyah Edwards, Jade Melbourne, and Julie Vanloo
Representing Canada, Australia, and Belgium
The Washington Mystics are proud to announce that three of their players have been selected to represent their respective national teams in international competition.
Aaliyah Edwards (Canada), Jade Melbourne (Australia), and Julie Vanloo (Belgium) will all participate in upcoming tournaments with their national teams.
Edwards, a rising star in the WNBA, will join Canada at the 2024 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in Tokyo, Japan. She is expected to play a major role for her country, which is looking to improve upon its silver medal performance at the previous World Cup.
Melbourne, a veteran of the Australian national team, will represent the Opals at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. She is known for her versatility and leadership on the court, and she will be a key contributor for Australia as they seek to regain their Olympic gold medal.
Vanloo, who recently received Belgian citizenship, will make her debut for Belgium at the 2024 FIBA Women's European Championship in Slovenia. She is expected to bring her defensive intensity and court vision to the Belgian team, which is looking to make a deep run in the tournament.
The Mystics organization is thrilled for these three players and wishes them all the best in their international endeavors. Their success on the global stage will not only benefit their respective national teams but also bring pride to the Mystics and the city of Washington, D.C.
Conclusion
The selection of three Mystics players to national teams is a testament to the quality and depth of the Mystics roster. It is also a reflection of the team's commitment to developing and supporting its players both on and off the court. As these three players represent their countries on the international stage, they will undoubtedly make the Mystics and the WNBA proud.
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