Bella McKevitt Bella McKevitt 5'8" | PG/SG Wando | 2029 State SC brought an incredible defensive presence to the court this Sunday, and her intensity was impossible to miss. Her defense is insane — she is constantly on top of the ball, applying pressure from the moment her opponent gets it and rarely giving them a chance to breathe or get comfortable.

Bella does an outstanding job of staying active, keeping her hands involved, and making her opponent work for every possession. Her ability to pressure the ball and create turnovers allows her to immediately turn defense into offense.

Once Bella gets a turnover in her favor, her speed becomes a major weapon. She is quick to get by her opponent, attacks open space, and can turn a defensive play into an easy layup before the defense has time to recover. Her ability to recognize those opportunities and push the ball makes her especially dangerous in transition.

Bella’s combination of relentless ball pressure, quick hands, speed, defensive awareness, and transition ability makes her a player who can change the momentum of a game without needing the ball in her hands every possession.

Defense creates offense, and Bella McKevitt Bella McKevitt 5'8" | PG/SG Wando | 2029 State SC is a great example of that.

One of the better ball handlers in attendance on Sunday, Bella did a great job of not only scoring at all three levels, but using her handle and passing to set up teammates all over the floor. She has excellent vision on offense, and anticipation on defense. When handling the ball she seldom wastes dribbles and was witnessed going coast to coast in 3-4 dribbles for quick transition layups. Her activity and energy from start to finish on the day made her a factor in every contest.

An athletic guard that has a solid all-around game. Bella is able to be the primary ball handler and floor general or slide over to the wing and become more of a scoring threat. She has the ability to create her own shot by her aggressive moves to the basket and can be a playmaker for her teammates because she sees the floor so well with her passing ability. She has a nice jumper as well and plays with a lot of confidence.

Even though 5A Wando encountered plenty of transfers over the offseason, McKevitt was not of them. McKevitt elected to remain in a Warriors uniform a year after guiding Wando to a 5A Division 1 Lower State championship. Last season, McKevitt was even one of Prep Girls Hoops’ Dr. Dish Players of the Week for the final week of December for a solid performance for the Warriors at the Beach Ball Classic in Myrtle Beach. A Palmetto 76ers product, McKevitt averaged 13.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 2.2 steals per matchup last season. She was one of two from the class of 2029 on last season’s Wando team. 

McKevitt is a name that is continuing to ring bells across the Palmetto State. She was part of a solid core for 5A Division 1 Wando that led the Warriors to a Lower State championship last season. McKevitt understands the art of finishing strong at the rim and approaching the game with a fearless attitude. As a 2029, she is playing up in class on the Palmetto 76ers/A’ja Wilson Elite 16U squad. Rebounding and collecting steals are also among McKevitt’s strong areas. McKevitt first played at the varsity level as an eighth grader and averaged 13.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 2.2 steals per game as she played in all 29 of Wando’s contests in 2025-26. 

This past season would see Wando claim the 5A Division 1 Lower State championship – and get within one contest shy of winning state for the first time since 1980. McKevitt’s play was key in the Warriors’ success throughout the last few months. The freshman guard was the Warriors’ leading scorer in 2025-26 averaging 13.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 2.2 steals per game. She tallied nine points when Wando took on Blythewood in this month’s 5A Division 1 state championship game at Colonial Life Arena. McKevitt is looking ahead to this year’s travel season where she will be part of Palmetto 76ers/A’ja Wilson Elite .  

The 2025-26 season was a banner one for Wando. McKevitt was one of the key names that led the Warriors to a 22-7 record and a Lower State championship. McKevitt played in her second season at the high school level last season and took a massive jump from her eighth grade campaign. She played in all 29 games last season for the Warriors and led the team in scoring. She averaged 13.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 2.2 steals per contest. With her freshman campaign complete, McKevitt looks to translate that momentum into a stellar travel campaign with Palmetto 76ers/A’ja Wilson Elite . 

Summerville is no easy team to defeat. After all, the Green Wave were 5A Division 1 Lower State champions last season. McKevitt ensured that 5A Division 1 would have a new Lower State champion as her Wando team defeated Summerville by a final score of 62-53. McKevitt contributed 18 points, three rebounds, three assists and three steals to the Warriors’ cause. One of two freshmen on this season’s Wando team, McKevitt has led a solid Warriors bunch in scoring this season – 13.9 points per game along with 4.5 steals, 3.8 assists and 2.1 steals per matchup. McKevitt looks ahead to Monday’s matchup with Ashley Ridge where the Warriors will seek a 5A Division 1 Lower State championship berth. 

The task that awaits Wando over the next several weeks is to claim its first state championship since the 1979-80 season. McKevitt’s play can get the Warriors to that point. She is one of only two 2029s on this season’s Wando roster. McKevitt has played in all 23 games this season for the Warriors and leads the team in scoring averaging 13.7 points per game. The Palmetto 76ers/A’ja Wilson Elite standout is also averaging 4.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.1 steals per contest. McKevitt’s play has contributed to Wando earning a ranking of fifth in the most recent 5A Division 1 coaches’ poll. 

Bella delivered an outstanding performance during a three-game stretch at the Beach Ball Classic, one of the nation’s premier holiday tournaments, consistently leading Wando High School against top-tier competition. Over games on December 19th, 20th, and 22nd, Bella racked up a total of 52 points, posting 20, 22, and 10 points in each contest. She either led or shared the team scoring honors in every game, showcasing remarkable efficiency and composure in high-pressure moments against elite opponents.