FORT MYERS, Fla. – Florida Gulf Coast women's basketball head coach Raina Harmon announced the signing of Dy'Nasti Bell on Wednesday.

Dy'Nasti Bell | 6-3 | F/C | Muskegon HS | MBA | Muskegon, Mich.
Bell averaged 10 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 blocks per game en route to an All-Conference and an honorable mention All-State selection as a junior. She scored the game-winning basket to win the 2026 Michigan Division 1 State Championship for Muskegon HS – the first in program history – which she cites as her favorite sports memory.

"Dy'Nasti has tremendous size, length, and upside," Harmon said. "She runs the floor exceptionally well, finishes around the basket with either hand, and has continued to expand her offensive game with the ability to knock down midrange shots and attack other bigs off the dribble. Defensively, her length will allow her to alter shots around the rim, protect the paint, and create additional possessions with her rebounding. We're excited about her potential and what she can become in our program."

She plays for coach Bernard Loudermill at Muskegon HS, and plays club for coach Noelle Brown at MBA. Academically, Bell is both a National Honors Society member and an honor roll student. 

"I chose FGCU because I felt like it was an opportunity to grow, not just as a basketball player, but as a person," Bell said. "I wanted to step outside of what I've always known, challenge myself, and be part of a program where I can keep learning and becoming the person I want to be. It felt like a decision I was making for myself and my future."

Off the court, she would like to meet Naomi Osaka, saying "as someone who loves basketball but also wants to explore who I am outside of it, I admire how she makes room for her individuality, especially through her fashion and creativity. I'd love to hear about her journey of figuring out who she is beyond her sport."

Bell describes herself as "a really curious person, and I love writing, art, nature, and learning about people and the world around me."

While still exploring her career options, she has interest in communications, sports broadcasting, or environmental engineering. Bell desires to pursue something that challenges her, gives her financial stability, and allows her to make a meaningful impact while continuing to learn and grow.

Season tickets, mini plans, and single-game tickets for FGCU women's basketball are on sale now. Tickets to see FGCU face Tennessee and either Houston or Creighton during Coconut Hoops at Alico Arena are also on sale now.

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