Men’s Hoops
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I haven't given a crap about the Notre Dame basketball team in a long time now that they got a five-star prospect I'll definitely be tuning in
Woo Hoo! I had read on X a day ago that he was trending in IU's favor...glad to hear that Haralson is Irish!
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Awesome...a zero star poster is interested in ND hoops.
I have followed Irish basketball through the good and bad (some really bad) years...for all of us loyal ND basketball fans...stay off the bandwagon!
Yes…yes…coach Shrew was adamant that he could recruit Indiana basketball talent to ND. Haralson is a great get, not only for his immediate impact on the floor as a freshman, but the positive noise this creates around Shrew and ND basketball. Here’s a young man with expectations of playing in the NBA, who buys into Shrew’s NBA resume. With Koehler and Haralson in the fold, let’s go for the trifecta!
Yes! I have kabitched for years about ND not going after more home grown talent. I was thrilled with Coach Shrews hire and have high hopes for the future of ND basketball.
Really looking forward to the Women's Irish team this year...that backcourt should be amazing!
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I saw Haralson play in the FIBA and noticed that he was from Indiana. I said to myself that
I watch Haralson play for team USA in the FIBA tournament. He is that dude!!!. I said to myself that it would be a phenomenal feat, if Notre Dame were to land him. Truth be told, I didn't think that we would pursue him. I am so glad to be wrong - Great Job Coach!!! Go Irish!!!!
Now imagine what getting 5 star prospects to ND football would do ?
There are MANY low key ND basketball fans out there -- just like me -- ready to root for a top prospect in the game. It will add instant credibility to the ND basketball program, and fans will turn out.
Im a fair weather fan in basketball, but football is something else entirely.
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This was a BIG TIME GET for the ND basketball program. There's no way this kid signed without some kind of NIL guarantee.
It happened under the new AD who commented on an off-season podcast the importance of ND having to compete in NIL in order to level the playing field. He stressed the importance of bringing ND back to national championship relevancy (because thats how he would be evaluated for his job).
This is easily one of the biggest gets -- in terms of the rarity of the prospect -- in the men's basketball and football programs (combined) in a long time. Fingers crossed this is a sign of something greater going forward for the ND athletic department than merely an isolated/individual event.
It happened under the new AD who commented on an off-season podcast the importance of ND having to compete in NIL in order to level the playing field. He stressed the importance of bringing ND back to national championship relevancy (because thats how he would be evaluated for his job).
This is easily one of the biggest gets -- in terms of the rarity of the prospect -- in the men's basketball and football programs (combined) in a long time. Fingers crossed this is a sign of something greater going forward for the ND athletic department than merely an isolated/individual event.
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I couldn't agree more. I don't think the football-only fans of ND realize how much Indiana punches above its weight when it comes to basketball recruits. IU, Kentucky, Michigan St., and Purdue have dominated the region for top recruits, but there's no reason we can't step in there with the right coach and approach. Here's hoping this means that Shrews is our guy!
If the women stay healthy, they could make a serious run in the NCAA Tourney!
We might struggle against the best bigs in women’s basketball, but we should really be able to push the pace and make others play at our tempo. As you say, the backcourt should be amazing, and entertaining as hell. Looking forward to this.
I recall your frequent kabitching in years past about ND not going for home grown talent, and I never appreciated the football talent pool in Indiana until we started going after this. We’ve benefited immensely from this, and happy to see Shrew following suit.
The women's season begins October 30th. That's going to be must see basketball for me!
Back when I was a kid, it was easy to keep track of the HS basketball talent in Indiana. Local newspapers carried the rankings and covered the entire state, but with class basketball that has all changed. Not a fan of class basketball, but there's still plenty of outstanding HS players in Indiana. Hopefully with Coach Shrews more will be staying home to play their college ball.
Looking forward to watching the men this year to see how the program is progressing.
Next year. IU fans are quite salty over the Haralson commitment. Certainly looks like ND men's basketball is trending up.
Shrew hit the Trifecta! Ryder Frost is third commit this week, and all three top 100 prospects visited ND together a few months ago.
That will have a huge impact on our F+++- rating. 🤣
Read an SI article that says ND basketball currently has the number 1 recruiting class. If true...Wow, you keep going Coach Shrew and staff!
Top 100 player and CENTER Ahneman just committed. Shrew has just put together the best recruiting class I can recall in ND men’s basketball. Four top 100 players with complimentary skills and size. Wowsers as my wife would say.
Was reading X and cracking up over fans from other programs scoffing if Irish fans thought ND could win a natty in basketball. I replied with a why not with a brief explanation of Coach Shrews Hoosier roots and Hoosier Hysteria . 😁
Hard slamming 3 star big man looking to dominate in the paint!
If Kentucky and Duke can be good in football then we can be good in hoops. It's only fair. Go coach Shrew!!
Looks like we got our big…who’s the PG that we are trying to get? Seems like the last piece
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