Colorado University Athletics

2025-26 Women's Basketball Roster

Zadel vs. Portland St.
Team Celly vs BYU
Sophie Zadel Headshot
Jersey Number 22

Sophie Zadel

  • Position:
    Forward
  • Height:
    6-4
  • Class:
    Freshman
  • Hometown:
    San Antonio, Texas
  • High School:
    Alamo Heights H.S.
SOPHOMORE (2026-27)
  • Sophie Zadel is a sophomore forward for the Buffs.
Career Highs:
  • Points: 3 vs Arizona (12/31/25) 
  • Assists: 2 at Baylor (01/08/26)
  • Rebounds: 5 vs New Mexico (11/06/25)
  • Field Goals Made: 1 5 times 
  • Field Goal Attempts: 7 vs Portland St. (11/16/25)
  • Minutes: 19 vs. Boise St. (11/18/25)
  • Free Throws Made: 1 vs VCU (11/24/25), vs Arizona (12/31/25)
  • Free Throw Attempts: 3 vs Arizona (12/31/25)
  • Steals: 1 vs. Boise St. (11/18/25)
  • Blocks: 1 vs Col. of Charleston (12/02/25), vs Portland St. (11/16/25), vs Boise St. (11/18/25)  
Career Statistics:
  • Points: 12
  • Assists: 4
  • Rebounds: 30
  • Field Goals Made: 5
  • Field Goal Attempts: 22
  • Minutes: 117
  • 3-Point FGM: 0
  • 3-Point FGA: 0
  • Free Throws Made:
  • Free Throw Attempts: 7
  • Steals: 1
  • Blocks: 3
 
FRESHMAN (2025-26)
  • Played in a total of 18 games for the 2025-2026 season
  • Had a total of 12 points for the season and a season-high of three against Arizona (Dec. 31)
  • Obtained a total of 30 rebounds and a season-high of five in the game against New Mexico (Nov. 6)
  • Averaged 1.7 rebounds per game
  • Reached a season-high of two assists in the game at Baylor (Jan. 8)
  • Had a total of two free throws for the season, scoring one against VCU (Nov. 24) and Arizona (Dec. 31)
 
MAJOR:
  • Exploratory Studies
 
HIGH SCHOOL:
  • Competed in cheer, basketball and track
  • Won athlete of the year
  • Four-time basketball Academic All-District
  • Made basketball All-District First Team junior year
  • Two-time national champion with cheer team
  • High jump district champion
  • High jump area champion
  • 300 hurdles area finalist (3rd place)
  • Member of the Spanish National Honor Society
  • Played at SA Hoops Elite for one year
  • Played at Player First for two years
 
PERSONAL:
  • Daughter of Maria Zadel and David Zadel
  • Has two sisters, Lizzie and Josephine
  • Dad played football at Wake Forest from 1994-97 and played for the Dallas Cowboys in 1998
  • Played in orchestra for nine years
  • Chose CU because of the coaching staff and culture of the team that showed that the program was focused on more than just basketball
  • Most thrilling sports moment was winning first playoff game in high school
  • Favorite hobbies include being with friends and family, swimming, being in the sun and listening to music
  • Biggest sports hero is Paige Bueckers because she’s been through many injuries and recovered to become one of the greatest players in college
  • Wants to travel to Greece or anywhere in Europe
  • Favorite food is chicken tenders and french fries
  • Favorite music artist is SZA or Drake
  • Wants to play professionally after graduation
  • Fun fact: Sophie plays the violin and used to be a cheerleader
 
 
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