The #1 Recruit In Oregon: Sofia Bell

Sofia Bell is a 4 Star recruit who plays Wing at Jesuit High School. Bell is ranked as the 34th best recruit in the nation and is ranked as a top 10 Wing in the nation as well. In addition, Bell is listed as the #1 recruit in the state of Oregon. Sofia Bell is committed to play at Oregon next fall.

Who are some role models in your life?

Some of the role models in my life are players who have already achieved goals of mine and play at the highest level, like Sabrina Ionescu, Paige Bueckers, and Jackie Young. They inspire me to keep pushing.

What artists do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?

I usually listen to a lot of Drake and Migos pregame.

What are the strengths of your game?

I think some of the strengths of my game include my shooting, defense, and playmaking ability.

What is your favorite memory of your career?

My favorite memory of my career so far is winning Nike Nationals/Peach Jam last summer. Our team worked really hard to achieve this goal, so seeing the hard work pay off was awesome.

Who is the best player you have ever played with or played against in your career?

I’ve been able to train with Cameron Brink a number of times and she’s one of the hardest workers, most skilled players, and toughest players I’ve guarded.

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?

Advice I would give to aspiring D1 athletes would be to work on your skills and work hard in the classroom.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?

I think it would be fun to travel to either Egypt or Brazil.

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?

I fell in love with the game around 7th or 8th grade when I decided basketball would be my primary sport. That’s when I really started training outside of practice and developing my game.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?

I would want to meet Serena Williams. It would be amazing to talk to someone who has been so dominant in their sport for so long.

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?

My favorite sports moment as a fan would have to be watching the University of Oregon beat the USA Olympic Team a couple years back.