University Of Notre Dame Women's Basketball Roster
The University of Notre Dame Women's Basketball team has a rich history of success, with a total of two National Championships and nine Final Four appearances. The team is comprised of talented athletes who are dedicated to their sport and their education. In this article, we will introduce you to the current roster of the Notre Dame Women's Basketball team, providing you with an in-depth look at the players, their stats, and achievements.
The Head Coach: Niele Ivey
Niele Ivey is the head coach of the Notre Dame Women's Basketball team, taking over the position in April 2020. Before becoming the head coach, she served as an assistant coach for the team for 12 years. She is a former Notre Dame player under head coach Muffet McGraw, where she won a National Championship in 2001. Ivey has been recognized for her exceptional coaching skills, winning the 2020 Women's Basketball Coaches Association Assistant Coach of the Year award and the 2021 Naismith Women's Coach of the Year award.
The Players
The Notre Dame Women's Basketball team is comprised of 14 talented athletes, each with their own unique strengths and skills.
Maddy Westbeld
Maddy Westbeld is a freshman forward from Kettering, Ohio. She was a McDonald's All-American and a four-time state champion in high school. In her first season with the Fighting Irish, Westbeld started in all 26 games and averaged 12.2 points and 7.4 rebounds per game.
Sam Brunelle
Sam Brunelle is a sophomore forward from Ruckersville, Virginia. She was a McDonald's All-American and the 2019 Gatorade Virginia Girls Basketball Player of the Year in high school. In her first season with the Fighting Irish, Brunelle started in all 31 games and averaged 13.9 points and 7.6 rebounds per game.
Anaya Peoples
Anaya Peoples is a sophomore guard from Danville, Illinois. She was a McDonald's All-American and the 2019 Illinois Ms. Basketball in high school. In her first season with the Fighting Irish, Peoples started in all 31 games and averaged 8.8 points and 7.3 rebounds per game.
Dara Mabrey
Dara Mabrey is a junior guard from Belmar, New Jersey. She transferred to Notre Dame from Virginia Tech, where she was the 2019 ACC Freshman of the Year. In her first season with the Fighting Irish, Mabrey started in all 26 games and averaged 13.3 points and 3.4 rebounds per game.
Katlyn Gilbert
Katlyn Gilbert is a senior guard from Indianapolis, Indiana. She was the 2018 Indiana Miss Basketball in high school. In her first season with the Fighting Irish, Gilbert started in all 33 games and averaged 14.3 points and 4.6 rebounds per game. Gilbert did not play in the 2020-2021 season due to injury.
Other Players
The other players on the Notre Dame Women's Basketball roster include:
- Destinee Walker, senior guard from Orlando, Florida
- Mikayla Vaughn, redshirt junior forward from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Abby Prohaska, junior guard from Liberty Township, Ohio
- Brynn Maxwell, freshman guard from Glenview, Illinois
- Liah Edmonds, freshman forward from Glen Burnie, Maryland
- Alasia Hayes, freshman guard from Murfreesboro, Tennessee
- Madeline Westbeld, freshman forward from Kettering, Ohio
- Nicole Benz, freshman guard from Lake Zurich, Illinois
- Olivia Miles, freshman guard from Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania
- Payton Scott, freshman guard from New Berlin, Wisconsin
Stats and Achievements
The Notre Dame Women's Basketball team has a long list of accomplishments, with two National Championships and nine Final Four appearances. Additionally, the team has won 27 conference regular season titles and 24 conference tournament titles. Here are some notable accomplishments from the current players:
- Maddy Westbeld: ACC Freshman of the Week (3 times), Naismith Trophy Midseason Watch List
- Sam Brunelle: ACC All-Freshman Team, ACC Freshman of the Week (4 times), Naismith Trophy Midseason Watch List
- Anaya Peoples: ACC All-Freshman Team, ACC Freshman of the Week (4 times), Naismith Trophy Midseason Watch List
- Dara Mabrey: ACC Player of the Week (2 times), ACC All-Academic Team, Naismith Trophy Midseason Watch List
- Katlyn Gilbert: 2019 Gulf Coast Showcase MVP, 2018 All-ACC Freshman Team
Overall, the Notre Dame Women's Basketball team is a force to be reckoned with, with a talented roster and impressive achievements. We can't wait to see what the future holds for this team!
