Sophie Abela to continue her basketball stardom in Colorado

More athletic success for Maltese youth as basketball player Sophie Abela heads back to Colorado for the upcoming season to continue her successful career. Following a transfer to University of Colorado-Colorado Springs, this will mark Abela’s second season spent there after making a Omer of herself with Otero Junior College in 2020. UCCS Athletics announced on their Twitter page that Abela will be forming part of the recruiting class heading into the 2021-22 seasons.

After spending one year in Colorado with Otero Junior College and helping to lead the team through an amazing postseason run, Abela took the leap from JUCO to NCAA Division Two after committing to UCCS. She was described as having the potential to impact the team very positively as she has the ability to play the point position and create opportunities for teammates to score.#MaltaDaily

Photo Source: sophieabela4 IG, UCCS Athletics Twitter