
Notre Dame Bolsters 2026‑27 Roster with Two Transfer Additions
Coach Micah Shrewsberry adds veteran point guard Braeden Smith from Gonzaga and 6‑foot‑9 forward Yoro Diallo from UVA Wise, aiming to reinforce the squad ahead of the upcoming season.
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Coach Micah Shrewsberry adds veteran point guard Braeden Smith from Gonzaga and 6‑foot‑9 forward Yoro Diallo from UVA Wise, aiming to reinforce the squad ahead of the upcoming season.

Yoro Diallo’s recent signing adds a versatile front‑court piece to Notre Dame’s roster, linking him with former Winthrop teammate Logan Duncomb and coach Micah Shrewsberry.

Notre Dame’s basketball program has added Yoro Diallo, a forward who excelled at the University of Virginia’s College at Wise, to its roster, highlighting a strategic recruitment that outpaced several other contenders.

Notre Dame has added Division II standout Yoro Diallo to its roster, a move that promises increased depth and a new dimension for the program as it looks to rebound in the ACC.

Graduate of Moeller High School in Cincinnati, Diallo announced his pledge to Notre Dame after a standout prep career that spanned both basketball and soccer, bringing Division II experience and a 6‑foot‑9 frame to a program poised for a strong start in Rome.

Notre Dame secures transfer forward Yoro Diallo, adding size and versatility to a roster already ranked No. 61 nationally.

After a standout season at UVA Wise and a brief stint at Winthrop, forward Yoro Diallo has chosen the University of Notre Dame for the 2026‑27 campaign, citing a desire to push his limits both on the court and in the classroom.