No Texas commit had ever won the Elite 11 MVP award until Bell ended the drought. He is the latest in a line of big-name prospects to commit to the Longhorns under Steve Sarkisian, following former No. 1 overall recruits Arch Manning and Quinn Ewers, the latter of which joined the program via the transfer portal.

Elite 11 MVP Dia Bell Shares Powerful Moment with Former NBA Star Father originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Dia Bell’s Elite 11 MVP moment was already historic, but it became unforgettable when he shared it with his father, former NBA guard Raja Bell.

Thursday will conclude the 2025 edition of the Elite 11 Finals, with the MVP and lineup being decided, Bell heavily in contention.