Chloe Sotell, a former guard for Pepperdine University, has officially committed to play for the Missouri women’s basketball team, as she announced in an Instagram post earlier this week.
This signing was confirmed by a spokesperson from the Missouri program, who verified that Sotell was the player referred to by Mizzou head coach Kellie Harper in her “bat-signal” message posted on X (formerly Twitter) last week, signaling a key addition to the roster.
Sotell marks the seventh transfer to join the Tigers during this offseason, highlighting Missouri’s active efforts to strengthen their squad through the transfer portal.
Standing at 6 feet tall, Sotell is a rising sophomore who made a significant impact at Pepperdine last season. Over the course of 30 games, she led her team with an average of 10.6 points per game, along with contributing 3.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 1.2 steals per contest.
Demonstrating her importance to the team, she started in 26 of those games and logged an average of 29 minutes on the court per game. Her well-rounded game and consistent performance are expected to add depth and versatility to Missouri’s backcourt.
Sotell’s arrival continues Missouri’s trend of bolstering their roster with experienced players via the transfer portal, as the coaching staff aims to build a competitive team for the upcoming season.
With her combination of size, skill, and experience at the collegiate level, Sotell is poised to make an immediate contribution to the Tigers’ ambitions moving forward. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see how she integrates into Missouri’s system and helps the team achieve its goals.
