Men’s Hoops

10-Year Extension for Brey

Multiple news outlets are reporting Notre Dame men’s basketball coach Mike Brey has signed a 10-year extension that will keep him at the school until the end of his coaching career. The two-time Big East Coach of the Year has been Notre Dame’s head man for 13 years.  This new extension will take him through…

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Sixes and Sevens

Mike Brey’s crew has a chance to make some Irish basketball history with a couple more wins

Halftime

Most Big East teams have played nine conference games, including Notre Dame.  All have played at least eight games.  It’s halftime in the conference season.  It’s time to cue The Amazing Christopher and take a look at the stats. It’s hard to imagine that there has ever been a more interesting, competitive and entertaining Big…

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Irish Burn Pittsburgh

Ben Hansbrough controlled the game tempo running Notre Dame’s “Burn” offense the entire game en route to 19 points and a 56-51 victory in Pittsburgh.  Carleton Scott added 16 points and 9 rebounds including 5 out of 6 from three point range. Pitt entered the game sporting the #2 national ranking with a 19-1 record,…

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Preview – Notre Dame at Pittsburgh

If the Fighting Irish want to prove that they can play well against good teams in Big East road games, they have a wonderful opportunity on Monday.  Notre Dame (16-4/5-3) will be in Pittsburgh to play the first place Panthers (19-1/7-0) in the Petersen Events Center where they are not inclined to lose.  Pitt has…

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