Notre Dame Basketball Embraces Summer Workouts Amid Challenges
A rain‑soaked practice on July 27 revealed both promise and problem areas for the Fighting Irish as they prepare for the upcoming season.
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A rain‑soaked practice on July 27 revealed both promise and problem areas for the Fighting Irish as they prepare for the upcoming season.

From Shields Hall’s construction to a philosophy built on trust, Marcus Freeman steers the Fighting Irish toward a championship‑driven 2026 season.
Notre Dame’s basketball program is reshaping its roster through the transfer portal and a year‑by‑year approach, guided by Coach Micah Shrewsberry and AD Pete Bevacqua, as financial constraints and a missed ACC tournament force a strategic pivot.
A forthcoming hardcover celebrates the life of Lou Holtz, the Notre Dame coach who led the Fighting Irish to the 1988 national championship. The book, priced at $39.95 and set for delivery in September, gathers stories, photographs and reflections from journalists Mike Berardino, Tom Noie, Bill Moor and John Heisler.
The recently announced volume 'Echoes of Holtz' gathers stories, rare photographs and reflections from the career of former Notre Dame coach Lou Holtz, who passed away earlier this year.
Veteran coach Muffet McGraw, who retired after 38 seasons at Notre Dame, shares candid thoughts on the transactional nature of modern college athletics, the mental health of student‑athletes, and the need for structural reform.
Olivia Miles, the No. 2 pick in the 2026 WNBA draft, discusses her move from Notre Dame to TCU, the reactions she faced, and her growth on and off the court.