At the time of her selection, the 6-foot-3 junior forward had led the Magicians to a 21-1 record and a berth in the Class AA Western Dakota Association regional quarterfinals. Bell averaged 27.4 points, 11.2 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.9 steals on 50.6 percent shooting through 20 games, and also surpassed 2,000 career points in late January. The returning North Dakota Gatorade Player of the Year, she ranks as the state’s No. 1 recruit in the class of 2026 by Prep Girls Hoops.
Bell has maintained a B average in the classroom. She will begin her senior year of high school this fall.
Bell has volunteered locally as a youth basketball coach, and on behalf of the Special Olympics.