Former Minnesota record-breaking women’s basketball player Taiye Bello has died
Courtesy: University of Minnesota
Taiye Bello, the former Minnesota women’s basketball star who held the university’s all-time offensive rebound record, passed away on Friday at age 26.
“We are saddened to hear about the passing of Gopher Women’s Basketball alumna Taiye Bello,” the University shared in a statement Friday. “Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends during this difficult time.”
We are saddened to hear about the passing of Gopher Women’s Basketball alumna, Taiye Bello.
— Minnesota Women's Basketball (@GopherWBB) January 31, 2025
Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends during this difficult time.pic.twitter.com/vCngyiuvKd
Bello was a standout player during her time as a Gopher, playing on the team for four years from 2016 until 2020.
In her four years, Bello broke and set the all-time offensive rebound record with 462, a record she still holds. She also logged the third-most in defensive rebounds with 549.
A GoFundMe for Bello’s funeral can be found HERE.