LSU Transfer Bella Hines Joins TCU Women's Basketball Roster

Hines is the fifth addition for the Horned Frogs through the transfer portal.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 3:53pm

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A cubist-style painting depicting fragmented, overlapping geometric shapes in the official colors of TCU and LSU, conceptually representing the dynamic action of a women's basketball game.The influx of transfer talent will help TCU build another strong backcourt to defend their Big 12 title.Baton Rouge Today

TCU women's basketball continued building its roster through the transfer portal this weekend with the commitment of former LSU guard Bella Hines. Hines, a 5-10 rising sophomore, appeared in 33 out of 35 possible games last season while averaging 4.2 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 1.1 assists in 13 minutes per game. Hines is the fifth transfer portal signing for TCU since the portal opened on April 6.

Why it matters

The Horned Frogs, the two-time defending Big 12 champions and Elite Eight participants, are reloading their roster through the transfer portal to maintain their status as one of the top women's basketball programs in the country.

The details

Hines, an elite shooter in high school, shot 45% from the field and 37.3% from 3-point range as a Tiger. She hit double-figure scoring four times, including 10 points in 16 minutes against SEC foe Oklahoma on March 6. Hines nabbed New Mexico Player of the Year honors twice while in high school, averaging 28.6 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 1.6 assists during her four-year prep career. She logged 3,170 career points, led the state of New Mexico in scoring average, 3-pointers, field goals (321), and free throws (208), and was a consensus five-star prospect.

  • Hines appeared in 33 out of 35 possible games last season.
  • Hines' court time increased as she played at least 15 minutes in seven of the last 10 games.
  • Hines committed to TCU on April 13, 2026.

The players

Bella Hines

A 5-10 rising sophomore guard who transferred from LSU to TCU.

Mark Campbell

The head coach of the TCU women's basketball team.

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The takeaway

Hines' addition to the TCU roster, along with the four other transfers the Horned Frogs have landed, positions them to remain one of the top women's basketball programs in the country as they look to defend their Big 12 titles and make another deep NCAA Tournament run.