Bella Miele ’26 Signs NLI with Saint Anselm College

THOMPSON, CONN. – Bella Miele, a senior from Marlborough, Massachusetts, signed her National Letter of Intent to play basketball for Saint Anselm College on Monday, November 17. 

 

Basketball has been a lifelong passion for Miele, who began playing “since [she] was little.” Over the years, the sport has become a deeply personal outlet as well as a competitive pursuit.

 

“Basketball has been my safe place, and I love the sport,” she says.

Miele’s connections with her teammates have been especially meaningful, as being around them brings her happiness and they consistently make her laugh. The bond and joy within the program have shaped some of her favorite memories. As she prepares for her final season with the Golden Knights, Miele says she is most excited about the time she will spend with her teammates and coaches.

 

Signing a Division II commitment represents the fulfillment of a dream Miele has worked toward for many years. Miele’s decision to play at Saint Anselm College was rooted in a sense of belonging and excitement about the opportunities ahead.

 

“I am excited to play at Saint Anselm because I will meet new people and play the sport I love at a high-level game,” she shares. “I loved the school, campus, team, and coaches, and it was just a perfect fit for me.”

The guidance and support Miele has received throughout her high school basketball career has been more than she could have ever asked for.

“I would like to say thank you to all the coaches here at Marianapolis for supporting me and pushing me to be my best,” Miele says.

 

Marianapolis Girls’ Varsity Basketball Coach, Wes Howard, praised Bella’s exceptional work ethic, character, and impact on the program:

 

“Bella has been such a pleasure to work with. She’s certainly incredibly skilled, but she is also such a hardworking and coachable player. Bella has always been ready to do whatever it takes for the team to be successful and do it without a second thought. I’m both grateful and proud that Bella has spent her last two years of high school representing our Marianapolis program and community. We are excited to cheer her on next year at Saint Anselm and have every confidence that she will continue to excel!”

 

In her upcoming basketball career at Saint Anselm College, Miele shares, “I am looking forward to making new friends and winning games.”