#16 Notre Dame Fighting Irish
RECAP
The Irish finished last season at 22-12(13-5) and lost in the south 2nd round to Xavier
KEY LOSSES
Tim Abromaitis 14pts 7reb 2.5ast
KEY RETURNERS
Eric Atkins 12.1pts 3.2reb 4.1ast
Jerian Grant 12.3pts 2.9reb 5ast
Jack Cooley 12.5pts 8.9reb .8ast
NEWCOMERS
Cameron Biedscheid SF 6’6″ 190
OVERALL
The Fighting Irish had a surprisingly successful season in the Big East last year and this year should be better. The Irish had hopes on returning Abromaitis but the NCAA denied him a sixth season but Notre Dame returns everybody else including Scott Martin who was granted a sixth season due to injuries. Atkins and Grant make up a talented duo in the back court that will take the Irish far in the Big East. Cooley is relentless inside and should average close to a double double this year. Notre Damn is good enough to win the Big East and be a Dark horse in the NCAA tournament.
#17 Texas Longhorns
