Nov. 4, 2014
Countdown to Tipoff
10 days
Today’s spotlight: Rachel Bell
Vanderbilt freshman Rachel Bell is today’s featured player on our Countdown to Tipoff package that will lead up to the Commodores’ season opener against Belmont on Nov. 14.
Bell is a local standout from Creek Wood High, where she was one of the most celebrated players in the program’s history. She was a Class AA Miss Basketball finalist in both her sophomore and senior seasons, and was named to the All-District team in each of her four seasons.
Bell, who averaged 24.8 points and 6.2 rebounds per game as a senior, scored 38 points in state tournament quarterfinals, going 13-of-27 from the floor and also pulling down 10 rebounds.
Here’s a little inside scoop on Bell.
Favorite movie: Love and Basketball
Favorite fast-food place: Sonic
Favorite athlete (past or present): LeBron James
Favorite celebrity: Adam Sandler
Favorite TV Show: Orange is the New Black
Favorite band/artist: Drake
Favorite thing to do on an off day from practice: Ride dirt bikes and water tubing
Favorite song (and who sings it): New Flame by Chris Brown
Hidden talent: I can beat box and make weird animal sounds with my mouth
