Prospect Spotlight: Isabella Anes (2020)
A standout guard for prep school powerhouse Sunrise Christian, 2020 Isabella Anes is looking forward to a return to the court after suffering an injury this offseason while running with Canada Elite this past summer. A 5’6 point guard, Anes…
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Continue ReadingA standout guard for prep school powerhouse Sunrise Christian, 2020 Isabella Anes is looking forward to a return to the court after suffering an injury this offseason while running with Canada Elite this past summer.
A 5’6 point guard, Anes is an athletic guard with terrific court vision. She likes to play an aggressive style and focuses on distributing the ball effectively and playing solid defense.
Last year, Anes put together a strong season for Sunrise, averaging 16.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists and shot 52 percent from the field and 40 percent from 3-point range.
“Last year was the best year I had during my time in the US. Despite we end up one game short of the championship, I took important lessons out of every game that made me grow and mature in and off the court,” Anes says. “Assuming the role of captain put me out of my comfort zone and taught me a lot about my weakness.”
Anes got to play two sessions while running with Canada Elite this past offseason (Spooky Nook GUAA in April and Atlantic City Showcase in May) but saw her summer come to a premature end as she tore her ACL in Indianapolis.
She says the injury was especially disappointing after a strong showing in New Jersey.
“I worked so hard to have a great summer season; after all, it was my first and last one,” she says. “I did not get to play a lot during our first tournament as I was adapting to the team. After practicing with the team, I put up great numbers in NJ and got the interest of a few schools.
“I have not been discouraged by this though. I strongly believe God has a reason for everything. Regardless timing, I have faith I will end up wherever I am supposed to be. I had surgery on October 21st, and now I’m on my way of recovery.”
Anes says she has spent the offseason focusing on recovering from injury.
“My whole focus of this season is to get the most out of this injury, work as hard as I can, and come back mentally and physically stronger than ever,” Anes says. “I want to be able to set up a great example and inspiration for other players who might go through a tough situation as well.”
Anes says her first coach Beto Manzanilla has had the biggest impact on her basketball career to date.
“Without him, I would have not accomplish many of the things I have so far. He formed me not only as a player but as a human being, I can’t thank him enough for making me who I am today,” she says.
A fan of several NBA and WNBA players, Anes says she enjoys watching a variety of players compete at the highest levels.
“ I love to watch players who play collective basketball, who make the whole difference on the team, and who effectively lead on the floor,” she said. “This is why I look Sue Bird, Heissler Guillent (VEN), Trae Young, and Luka Doncic. I feel they are players who adapt to different situations and contribute a lot to their teams (offensively) without forgetting the importance of being a great defender.
“I want to implement to my game the court vision and ball handling skills of Trae Young, the aggressiveness and effectiveness of Luka, and the shot of Heissler, and the leadership of Sue.”