Fix today. Protect forever.
Secure your devices with the #1 malware removal and protection software
Taiye Bello, one of the top rebounders in Gophers women’s basketball history, has died, her family announced Friday. She was 26.
In a post online, the family wrote, “The Bello/Lawal family is saddened to inform you of the tragic loss of Taiye Bello. Taiye was a beautiful daughter, sister, aunt, friend, and creative. She will be greatly missed by all who experienced her light. We ask that you respect our privacy in this time of mourning.”
The Gophers women’s basketball program posted on social media, “We are saddened to hear about the passing of Gopher Women’s Basketball alumna, Taiye Bello.”
Details of Bello’s death were not revealed.
Bello, a 2016 graduate of Southfield-Lathrup (Michigan) High School, lettered four years for the Gophers from 2016-20. One of Bello’s teammates with the Gophers was her twin sister, Kehinde, also a four-year letter winner with the Gophers.
Taiye Bello, who stood 6-2, finished her career as one of five players in program history with more than 1,000 rebounds. She is the Gophers’ all-time leader in offensive rebounds (462), including a program single-season record 152 offensive rebounds in 2018-19. Her total of 380 rebounds in 2018-19 is the fourth-best single-season mark in program history.
She is ranked third in program history in career defensive rebounds (549). She had a career-high 22 rebounds against Rutgers on Feb. 20, 2020, and her career-high 12 offensive rebounds at Illinois on Feb. 25, 2018, tied Amanda Zahui B. for the program single-game record.
Bello, who was second-team All-Big Ten in 2020 and honorable-mention All-Big Ten in 2019, is fourth in program history with 45 games of 10 or more rebounds. She is fifth in field-goal percentage (.512) and blocks (129), sixth in double-doubles (27) and ninth in rebound average (8.3).
Fix today. Protect forever.
Secure your devices with the #1 malware removal and protection software
It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the passing of Taiye Bello, a former standout player for the Gophers women’s basketball team from 2016-20. Bello, a talented forward known for her tenacity on the court and leadership off of it, has left an indelible mark on the program and the hearts of her teammates, coaches, and fans.
During her time at the University of Minnesota, Bello was a force to be reckoned with, averaging double-digit points and rebounds per game and earning numerous accolades for her performance on the court. But it was her infectious energy, positive attitude, and unwavering dedication to her teammates that truly set her apart.
Off the court, Bello was known for her kindness, generosity, and commitment to making a difference in the community. She was a role model for young athletes and an inspiration to all who knew her.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Bello’s family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time. Her legacy will live on not only in the record books but in the hearts of all those who had the privilege of knowing her. Rest in peace, Taiye Bello. You will be deeply missed.
Tags:
Taiye Bello, Gophers women’s basketball, Taiye Bello news, Gophers basketball player, University of Minnesota basketball, Taiye Bello death, Minnesota Gophers athlete, Women’s basketball player, Taiye Bello obituary.
#Taiye #Bello #Gophers #womens #basketball #player #died
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.