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After taking a redshirt year during his first year on campus, Bell went on to have the best scoring career in Mountaineer history. Bell holds the record for career-points (1,904) and career field goals made (732), while his 547 points in 2013-14 sit second behind Louis Judson for points in a season. His 371 career free throws are third all-time, while his 134 makes at the line in 2013-14 sit sixth all-time. After graduating from Mansfield, Bell signed a professional contract with CAM Enrique Soler of the Spanish Professional Basketball League.
All-PSAC East 1st-Team and his third MU Winter Athlete of the Year. The Pottsville, Pa. native led the team in three-point percentage shooting 40% from behind the arc and was second on the team in rebounding and assists per game. Bell ranked sixth in the PSAC in scoring averaging 16.5 points per game in conference play.
As a junior, Bell finished second in the PSAC in scoring and 15th overall in the nation with 21.8 points per game. The forward set a new career high of 41 points, while scoring in double digits every game except two, on his way to his second All-PSAC East 1st-Team and first 2nd-Team NABC All-District and 2nd-Team Daktronics All-Atlantic Region.
Bell didn't wait long to leave his mark on the program as he became the fourth player in school history to be named PSAC East Freshman of the Year after earning a conference record eight Freshman of the Week honors throughout the season. Following the season, Bell was also named 2nd team All-PSAC East honors, while earning his first of three MU Winter Athlete of the Year.
Bell continued that trend in year two, earning his first 1st-Team All-PSAC honor and his second straight MU Athlete of the Year. Twice named PSAC East Player of the Week. Bell started all 28 games as a sophomore and led the team and ranked seventh in the PSAC in scoring at 17.4 points a game. The sophomore dominated in a win over Clarion, finishing with 34 points and 22 rebounds, which was the second highest total in NCAA Division II this season.
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