as a sophomore, bell averaged 7.0 points and 3.8 rebounds per game and shot 36% from behind the three-point arc. he scored a season-high 18 points on 6-of-11 shooting along with six rebounds to help the wildcats beat seton hall 84–76 on january 21, 2012. on january 25, he recorded his first double-double with 14 points and 13 rebounds in a loss to louisville. he suffered a sprained ankle on february 15, 2012, which derailed the rest of his sophomore season. villanova finished the season a disappointing 13–19.