2025-2026 Notre Dame Women's Basketball

[burmafrd1944]

I actually believe that she could pick a very good team. That is not her problem to my mind.

results of her career as HC do not greatly support that
she can see talent but so far she has not been able to recruit a top team

 

[Old Man Mike]

This isn't college. She doesn't have to "recruit". These people die to get picked.

 

[burmafrd1944]

This isn't college. She doesn't have to "recruit". These people die to get picked.

Really? in this day and age a lot of them are blase about things. This is not an Olympics year and the National Team is not what it was; and this is not THE national team anyway

 

[Old Man Mike]

really

 

[sfk324]

Playing like a different team with KK back, capped by a really good road win today at Louisville.

 

[notredomer23]

The women seem to be peaking at the right time. ESPN Bracketology had them as a 6 seed going into Louisville. That win I'd think bumps them to at least a 5.

 

[Irish#1]

Seems like they’re starting to find their way. Good time to do it.

 

[Old Man Mike]

A. Hannah playing somewhat smarter as she matures;
B. Cass deserves a medal for selfless team play;
C. KK doing all she can; de Jesus shooting more confidently;
D. still no answer for teams with bully girls (Hannah and Cass still lead rebounding.)

I'm not seeing Hannah as being Atlas-Girl in many tournament games. Commentators comparing her to Caitlin Clark as far as carrying teams "alone" in NCAA tourney are morons. Clark had 4 other VERY competent vets on those teams.

As an aside, Ivey looked stress-drained in face. ... just wondering .........

 

[BabyIrish]

Hannah absolutely took over the 4th quarter and too much a degree the entire second half. If she wasn't scoring, she was creating opportunities for her teammates. If she wasn't getting steals, she was getting rebounds. That was a great win yesterday. Always love when we can beat Jeff Walz.

 

[burmafrd1944]

A. Hannah playing somewhat smarter as she matures;
B. Cass deserves a medal for selfless team play;
C. KK doing all she can; de Jesus shooting more confidently;
D. still no answer for teams with bully girls (Hannah and Cass still lead rebounding.)

I'm not seeing Hannah as being Atlas-Girl in many tournament games. Commentators comparing her to Caitlin Clark as far as carrying teams "alone" in NCAA tourney are morons. Clark had 4 other VERY competent vets on those teams.

As an aside, Ivey looked stress-drained in face. ... just wondering .........

comparing any current players to Caitlin is dumb; generational player. Hannah is a great player, but not in Caitlin's class
We will see if Ivey learned anything as the tournaments come up. IF she was able to get the team to peak NOW an play AS a TEAM now then maybe last years epic collapse was worth it

 

[Chicago Domer]

On another note: ND is 5-2 agains the top 6 teams other than the Irish. Only team they did not beat was Duke. Beat NC, Syracuse, NC State, V Tech and Louisville (split). A number if good wins on their resume.

I’d like to see them get at least a few wins in the ACC tourney.

 

[Old Man Mike]

Some wins in the ACC tourney WOULD be nice. I'm hoping for it, but my reason tells me it's a coin-flip every game. (and I see nothing but a loss vs Kara Lawson; a great coach who I saw coming before she hired --- wish we'd gotten her.) Hannah and Cass/KK/deJesus CAN beat everyone else, but they can also beat us when only Hannah is scoring &/or the opposing coach sells out defensively to make Hannah "stop her dribble" and give up the ball. I would hard hedge on all screens for Hannah until the ball is stopped. We don't have the offensive skills elsewhere to make that pay percentage wise.

 

[BabyIrish]

I think it would be tough sledding to get 2 or 3 wins in the tourney. I find it hard to beat any competitive team a second time in the same calendar year. And NC St.'s coach is no joke. He'll have his team ready. Our depth issues also don't spell out success in a tourney with no rest days.

 

[laughingirish92]

turned off youtube tv after college football playoffs to save some money and so i haven't seen this team play in a while so is Hannah the ACC POY or did another ACC opponent outplay her for it

 

[BabyIrish]

turned off youtube tv after college football playoffs to save some money and so i haven't seen this team play in a while so is Hannah the ACC POY or did another ACC opponent outplay her for it

She should be. Toby Fournier is also considered a strong contender from Duke. Hannah is averaging 20+ points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, and 5 steals. I think only one other player has averaged that in the history of the game. In my opinion, not only should she win ACC POY, but she should also win National POY.

 

[Old Man Mike]

Hannah will almost certainly be ACC POY and an All-American. NATIONAL POY though? She's the best TALENT but might not get that. I'm betting the voters (whoever they are) pick someone from one of the big teams. The UCLA giant center is set up for it, but I wouldn't be surprised if one of the UCONNs got it (like Strong.)

 

[BabyIrish]

Hannah will almost certainly be ACC POY and an All-American. NATIONAL POY though? She's the best TALENT but might not get that. I'm betting the voters (whoever they are) pick someone from one of the big teams. The UCLA giant center is set up for it, but I wouldn't be surprised if one of the UCONNs got it (like Strong.)

That's why I said should. Too much politics for it to happen and give it to a person on a team that doesn't finish in the top 25. And I stand corrected, she is the second player in both men's and women's history to average 25 points, 5 boards, 5 assists and 5 steals. But I still believe that kind of stat line that puts you in the record book that way should earn you National Player of the Year.

 

[sfk324]

Hannah is officially the ACC POY and DPOY.

Edit to add: Cass was named as most improved.

 

[Irish#1]

 

[Old Man Mike]

Really love that for Cass.

 

[arrowryan]

Unless they blow a 20 point 4th quarter lead, they’ll be heading to the semis. Nice to see one of the basketball teams put something together.

 

[ozzman]

Hannah and the ladies buried NC State in the 3rd. Finish strong now

 

[arrowryan]

There should never be a down year at a program like ND with an established HC. But unfortunately, that’s what this year was supposed to be. They had rough stretches, but overall I think they’ve punched above their weight this year. Next year should be much better (hopefully)

 

[burmafrd1944]

Team looks strong now
this will be seven wins in a row
exact opposite of how last season ended
last years squad had more talent

this years squad is a team

 

[Huntr]

Arike punched a dude and got arrested for it lol.

From The Athletic, light on details as of yet:

Ogunbowale, who plays for the Dallas Wings in the WNBA, was arrested at 4:22 a.m. on Thursday outside of a Miami nightclub, per a copy of the police report. She was later released on bond. The police report states that Ogunbowale, who was being escorted out of E11even due to an unrelated altercation, punched a man with a closed fist and he fell to the ground. The police said that they reviewed CCTV footage and confirmed the victim’s statement. Per the police report, Ogunbowale was taken into custody without incident.

 

[ozzman]

Arike punched a dude and got arrested for it lol.

From The Athletic, light on details as of yet:

Nothing good happens outside a nightclub at 422am

 

[SeekNDestroy]

Nothing good happens outside a nightclub at 422am

Not true. That’s how I used to get laid.

 

[stpeteirish]

Nice win for the Irish ladies. We might actually steal a first round host in the NCAAs

 

[sfk324]

Nice win for the Irish ladies. We might actually steal a first round host in the NCAAs

Have a hard time seeing them in the Top 16 unless they win the ACC tournament, and even that might not be enough.

 

[laughingirish92]

haven't seen most conference games this season so is Duke beatable for our irish or do they have to have an off night for our ladies to pull out a win