Notre Dame was unable to get a sixth year of eligibility out of the NCAA for their oft-injured star Tim Abromaitis, but they were able to get the same situation approved for forward Scott Martin (Valparaiso, Ind.). The Purdue transfer will return to play for the Irish in 2012-13. … [Read more...] about Notre Dame gets another year for Scott Martin
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Notre Dame Winning with 3 Cs: Confidence, Cohesion, Chemistry
Given what was expected of Notre Dame this year, versus what they've produced, it's time to talk about Fighting Irish leader Mike Brey as possible conference coach of the year. He has two Big East coaching awards already ('07, '08), but this could be the best coaching job he's ever done. A so-called rebuilding year has turned into a 21-4, top ten nationally ranked season. ND … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Winning with 3 Cs: Confidence, Cohesion, Chemistry
Notre Dame Routs USF: Notes and Numbers
Notre Dame is off to its best start in 30 years in men's college basketball and gaining confidence with every victory. The eighth-ranked Fighting Irish too their seventh straight Saturday, routing runt of the Big East litter South Florida 78-55 with a balanced scoring attack led by Jack Cooley's career-high 18 points. The strong start is the program's best since the … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Routs USF: Notes and Numbers
Scott Martin a Key Addition to Notre Dame Resurgence
In the offseason, the talk around the college basketball program in South Bend was all about personnel losses -most notably Tory Jackson and Luke Harangody- not new additions. But today Notre Dame's 21-4 record signifies the best 25-game start under head coach Mike Brey. It's the first time the Irish have won at least 21 of their first 25 games since the 1980-81 campaign. … [Read more...] about Scott Martin a Key Addition to Notre Dame Resurgence
Scott Martin, a Versatile Purdue Transfer, Key Cog for Notre Dame
One of the keys to Notre Dame's college basketball season will be how much the Irish get out of Scott Martin, a Purdue transfer who missed the last two seasons, one from NCAA mandated transfer protocol, and a second year from a knee injury. Martin is a 6-8 senior who sees most of his 27 minutes a game at guard. At Media Day Coach Mike Brey discussed what Martin's best … [Read more...] about Scott Martin, a Versatile Purdue Transfer, Key Cog for Notre Dame
99 in 99: #39 Notre Dame Fighting Irish
The Big East is once again stacked this year. Eight of the top 39 teams in my “99 in 99” college basketball preview rankings call the conference home. Notre Dame comes in at #39 despite losing four-year starters Luke Harangody and Tory Jackson. Click here if you missed teams #40-#99. You can also check out Paul M. Banks’ story from the Irish’s media day. By: David Kay … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #39 Notre Dame Fighting Irish
