Chris Bell transferring to Cal

[kcsu]

I hope that Chris takes care of himself first. If he can figure himself out he has a chance to have a good life. Im sure he is smart. Has to be to have a chance to transfer to Stanford. Imagine him going to Stanford having a good year, getting a great degree, playing at the next level which would most likely be offshore and going forward from there. How good would that be for him. It's obvious that Red put an enormous amount of effort into helping him. Also, obvious that his teammates understood and supported him.
So good luck to Chris I hope that he makes his decision based on more than basketball.

 

[Sherman20]

Interesting that both Bell and Choppa are listed as top 100 transfers on 247. Bell also too 100 in ON3, but Choppa is much lower on that ranking service. Like sub-200.

https://247sports.com/season/2025-basketball/transferportaltop/

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Interesting that both Bell and Choppa are listed as top 100 transfers on 247. Bell also too 100 in ON3, but Choppa is much lower on that ranking service. Like sub-200.

https://247sports.com/season/2025-basketball/transferportaltop/

Why is that interesting?

 

[Lukeyloo]

Might as well keep the SU to Clemson pipeline going for shooters..

 

[Dick_in_MI]

I hope that Chris takes care of himself first. If he can figure himself out he has a chance to have a good life. Im sure he is smart. Has to be to have a chance to transfer to Stanford.

Chris was in The Maxwell School, which is unusual for most SU athletes. So he is indeed smart.

For that reason, I could certainly see him ending up at Stanford or Cal.

 

[SanDiegoCuse]

 

[CusefanATL]

Why is that interesting?

did you watch bell play here?

 

[BigNastyJon]

I loved Bell - has one of the prettiest shots I’ve ever seen in Orange, seems smart and witty. Also seemed like a good teammate all things considered.

Hope he crushes it wherever he ends up.

 

[Scooch]

I loved Bell - has one of the prettiest shots I’ve ever seen in Orange, seems smart and witty. Also seemed like a good teammate all things considered.

Hope he crushes it wherever he ends up.

Some of you are really nice people

In all honesty, I'll likely forget all about the guy soon enough. And if he ends up on a P4 program and has a good year I'll probably be mad about it.

Shrug.

 

[kcsu]

Some of you are really nice people

In all honesty, I'll likely forget all about the guy soon enough. And if he ends up on a P4 program and has a good year I'll probably be mad about it.

Shrug.

Who is the author of the Chris Bell experience? Its one of my all time favorites

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Who is the author of the Chris Bell experience? Its one of my all time favorites

C'est moi.

 

[LetMeIn]

C'est moi.

 

[orange79]

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[Hopkins16]

I hope he goes to Miami because Jai Lucas is a very good teacher and I believe will be a great coach, and might be able to get through to Bell. I’m not impressed with Penny as a coach.

 

[DoctahLexus]

Even if he somehow turns it around and crushes it elsewhere, it was still time for him to move on from here. Whatever the reason is for it, he was not able to deal with adversity at Cuse. The lack of effort in other areas of his game when his shooting was not going well, in year freaking 3, was beyond unacceptable.

 

[LAorange44]

Wish him well. From everything I heard, he sounds like a good kid, a good student, from a good family. Good luck young man.

 

[Nicknack]

I loved Bell - has one of the prettiest shots I’ve ever seen in Orange, seems smart and witty. Also seemed like a good teammate all things considered.

Hope he crushes it wherever he ends up.

Seems smart and witty?? How do you deduce this?

Not sure about the good teammate thing. Maybe you're right but it certainly didn't look like it at times. Ask Cuffe about that.

I won't miss the kid.

 

[CardiacCuse]

its gonna be confusing for a lot of people but seems he will end up at a good program next

 

[Nicknack]

its gonna be confusing for a lot of people but seems he will end up at a good program next

It's what many have been saying on this board. Chris could be a key player (off the bench) and surrounded by the right mix of players. Counting on him to be your starting SF doesn't won't work well for most teams, certainly didn't for us after trying it for 2 1/2 seasons.

 

[CusefanATL]

I loved Bell - has one of the prettiest shots I’ve ever seen in Orange, seems smart and witty. Also seemed like a good teammate all things considered.

Hope he crushes it wherever he ends up.

what?

 

[Scooch]

its gonna be confusing for a lot of people but seems he will end up at a good program next

Not that confusing. He's an excellent stand-still shooter from 3. On a team that moves the ball, drives and kicks, and can find open shooters he could he a great weapon.

We haven't done any of that recently and the staff here, for reasons known only to them, thought he could be an all-around player.

 

[CusefanATL]

"he doesnt dribble. he hasnt dribbled all year" - Kevin Keatts after he told his team Bell doesnt dribble before he hit 9 3's in a half.

He also doesnt play defense unless hes blocking a fast break layup and he doesnt rebound and he doesnt jump on his "jump shot" and he is not shy of yelling at his teammates and pouting on the bench.

he'll have a few big games and people will say "told you so" which is fine and their prerogative.

but ive never cared less about someone leaving. he brought nothing to our table.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

I even put it in italics.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

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I can't even be mad about this.

 

[RF2044]

Chris Bell has an elite-caliber skill that is highly valued.

He didn't do much else, and didn't have a well rounded game. I also question whether he is dedicated to working hard to improve his skill set, as that didn't occur in any facet of his game during his three years at SU.

He seems like one of those kids who didn't necessarily "love" the game, but has used it to advance himself via a scholarship. Nothing wrong with that.

I think he gave both JB and Red some minor problems off the court, but wasn't a bad kid overall. I wish him the best, but not displeased that he's moved on.