Anjolie Abelard Anjolie Abelard 5'7" | CG/PG Milton Academy | 2028 State New E (2028) | CG |

Anjolie has made it easy to mention her here. The 2-way menace is on a hot streak lately and standing out with her signature style of play. Abelard makes it hard on primary ballhandlers, creators as well as scorers as a point of attack defender. The long arms plus her reactive agility give opposing players real trouble. Even though she hangs her hat on defense, the offensive approach has been pretty balanced in recent play. She’s making good decisions on the fly too. Schools should start paying attention to Abelard.

Anjolie Abelard Anjolie Abelard 5'7" | CG/PG Milton Academy | 2028 State New E (2028) | CG | MA

Anjolie was nominated for DPOY plus she was also named an All-Star in her division this season. Abelard has improved on every part of her game coming in as a sophomore and it’s shown. Even though she’s shown considerable growth as an overall scorer, it’s her foundational defense that separates her from her peers. Anjolie shows extreme intelligence reading plays, she constantly understands where to be at to make the right play and has an outstanding motor. Abelard is just one of those players that’ll take on any challenge thrown her way; the type of player most coaches dream for. It’s been an absolute pleasure watching her continue to ascend.

Anjolie has been a key piece in helping Milton Academy secure the #5 seed in the Class A playoffs. She’s shifty off the dribble, keeping defenders guessing and using a smooth floater to finish over help defense. Anjolie anticipates passes well for steals and finishes strong by using her body to shield defenders. She sees the floor clearly as a passer and confidently knocks down perimeter shots when left open.

Anjolie Abelard Anjolie Abelard 5'7" | CG/PG Milton Academy | 2028 State New E (2028) | 5’7 CG | MA

Anjolie’s stock is on the rise. She’s been a reliable option that’s becoming more assertive especially in the scoring department. Abelard’s selfless nature as well as adaptable traits make her a universal plug-in. The sheer drive she plays with will always create fruitful opportunities no matter the situation. Anjolie has gotten better skillfully and that could very well be attributed to her consistent efforts to get in the gym. That sweat equity as well as repetition can do wonders to development; it’s really starting to pay off for Abelard’s confidence. She hasn’t even fully blossomed yet and she’s already a 2-way difference maker. Eyes will be on her through the year.

Anjolie brings a strong two-way impact, especially on defense. As a freshman last season, she had a standout performance against Dana Hall with seven steals while serving as the primary perimeter defender. Offensively, she lives up to the “shooting” guard label with a lightning-quick release from three and also has a smooth floater to finish over size in the paint.

Anjolie did not disappointment. She was quick and released or pushed the ball for fast breaks. She was able to score in the paint or get to the line. She also played great perimeter defense and made hustle plays.

Anjolie has great hands on defense, able to stay in front of her opponent the full length of the court and pick pockets for steals, often getting steal after steal. She has a smooth floater game to finish over taller defenders and is an extremely unselfish player, always willing to make the extra pass to set up her teammates. Confident at the rim, Anjolie attacks the basket strongly and can finish with either hand.

Anjolie stands out for her effort and activity on the defensive end. She is a strong perimeter defender, forcing deflections and creating steals. Her mental edge shows in her energy and effort on that end of the floor.

Anjolie Abelard Anjolie Abelard 5'7" | CG/PG Milton Academy | 2028 State New E (2028) | 5’7 CG | Milton Academy

Abelard can make it a tough day for the opposing team’s primary scorers. She remains engaged and low, staying attached to players’ hips while keeping them within reach. Anjolie gets in the passing lanes early plus she shows great anticipation on the flight of the ball. Her offense has really come around over the last year. She’s typically assisting an assured basket or getting one herself. Abelard isn’t ball dominant either, so others can feed off her influence. Anjolie should be featured heavily this season and her production will be scaled up.

Anjolie brings edge. She’s a two-way guard who thrives with energy and effort — bringing strong defense especially on the perimeter, creating steals and deflections, and attacking the rim to finish. After earning ISL All-League Honorable Mention, she’s proven she can impact games in multiple ways, on both ends. Expect her confidence and consistency to continue to grow this season.