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Observer Sports Staff | Wednesday, April 26, 2017
Former forward Matt Ryan announced via Twitter on Wednesday night that he will transfer to Vanderbilt for the remainder of his collegiate career. After averaging 14.5 minutes and 5.1 points in 36 games and four starts as a freshman in the 2015-16 season, Ryan’s role shrunk this past season, as the former New York high school state
Observer Sports Staff | Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Sophomore forward Matt Ryan has been granted a release to transfer from Notre Dame, the program announced in a statement Tuesday night. “We wish Matt nothing but the best in his career moving forward,” Irish head coach Mike Brey said in the statement. “He was part of two great teams at Notre Dame and we fully support
Marek Mazurek | Monday, February 13, 2017
Junior forward Bonzie Colson holds a special place in the hearts of Irish fans for playing the role of an undersized big man. In his 2 1/2 years at Notre Dame, Colson has managed to produce double-doubles and give the Irish solid minutes in big games. But even the most optimistic Notre Dame (19-7, 8-5 ACC) fan
Alex Carson | Monday, December 5, 2016
On most nights, when Irish freshman guard T.J. Gibbs hits a 3-pointer in the final two minutes to give his team a 51-point lead, the bucket would be a bit of an afterthought. But Sunday night, it helped Notre Dame set a program record, as for the first time ever seven Irish players hit double
Alex Carson | Tuesday, February 9, 2016
After Saturday’s win over No. 9 North Carolina, Irish head coach Mike Brey pondered whether or not this Notre Dame squad was capable of hitting 10 3-pointers in a game like some of his previous teams had been able to. He got an immediate response from his team Monday night in Greenville, South Carolina, as the
Brian Plamondon | Friday, February 5, 2016
Looking to bounce back from losing two of its last three games, Notre Dame welcomes No. 1 North Carolina to Purcell Pavilion on Saturday night. Notre Dame (15-7, 6-4 ACC) is coming off a 79-70 loss on the road to Miami on Wednesday and thus will be trying to avoid its first back-to-back losses since
Marek Mazurek | Tuesday, February 2, 2016
Armed with the return of junior guard Demetrius Jackson, Notre Dame returns to action against No. 17 Miami on Wednesday night in Coral Gables, Florida. After a roller-coaster series of games last week, the Irish (15-6, 6-3 ACC) are trying to stabilize the ship against the Hurricanes (16-4, 5-3). The Irish entered last week on
Marek Mazurek | Friday, January 29, 2016
No. 25 Notre Dame learned the importance of a top point guard last night, as the Irish were blown out by Syracuse, 81-66, without junior guard Demetrius Jackson calling the shots at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, New York. “We’re a little different without Demetrius Jackson,” Irish head coach Mike Brey said. “We’re a little
Marek Mazurek | Wednesday, January 20, 2016
After upsetting then-No. 9 Duke, the Irish are looking to build momentum as they host Virginia Tech tonight at Purcell Pavilion. Notre Dame (12-5, 3-2 ACC) downed the Blue Devils, 95-91, on Saturday at Cameron Indoor Stadium behind a career-high 31 points from sophomore forward Bonzie Colson. The victory gave Notre Dame its first signature win
Alex Carson | Monday, January 18, 2016
If Notre Dame was always a team ready for a breakout performance this season, it sure hadn’t shown too many glimpses of it. While junior guard Demetrius Jackson had stepped up his play as one would expect in the absence of the graduated Pat Connaughton and Jerian Grant, most of his returning Irish teammates hadn’t really followed