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Minot’s Bell begins collegiate career with Sooners

By MDN Sports 1 min read
File photo. Leelee Bell was unanimously named Miss Basketball in her final season at Minot High School on Friday, March 27, becoming the third female player from Minot High to win the award. Bell averaged 28 points and 12 rebounds per game in her final season as a Majette, helping them win their third state title in program history. Bell signed to the University of Oklahoma in 2025. Bell began her collegiate career in Oklahoma this season. Minot Daily News

Minot High school graduate and former North Dakota Miss Basketball award winner Leelee Bell played her first game with the University of Oklahoma, routing No. 12 North Carolina 91-79.

Bell commuted to playing basketball at the University of Oklahoma early in her senior year, signing her letter of intent in October of 2025.

After helping take the Majettes to their third state title in program history, Bell headed down south to start her college career.

Bell’s first game as a member of the No. 21 ranked Oklahoma Sooners was against the North Carolina Tar Heels on Monday, November 2.

Bell led both teams in scoring, totaling 25 points for the Sooners and going nine for 21 in shooting in her debut game.

Bell also netted six rebounds for the Sooners.

Oklahoma opens the season with a 1-0 record heading into their second game, as Bell and the Sooners face off against Morgan State on Sunday, November 8.

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