Mark Schindler

Mark Schindler is a freelance reporter for the baiduhai.

Notre Dame forward Maddy Westbeld passes against North Carolina guard Lanie Grant on Jan. 5, 2025, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

How Notre Dame’s Maddy Westbeld used her recovery time after surgery to mold a new mindset for her final season

January 13, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

Maddy Westbeld enters her final college basketball months with a veteran's perspective and mindset, shaped by the ups and downs of her five years at Notre Dame.

Notre Dame coach Niele Ivey greets Olivia Miles as she heads to the bench in an NCAA Tournament game against North Carolina State on March 26, 2022, in Bridgeport, Conn. (Cloe Poisson/Hartford Courant)

How No. 6 Notre Dame prepares its players for the WNBA — while also keeping the focus on winning

November 27, 2024 at 7:42 a.m.

While the WNBA season and draft aren’t the main focus for No. 6 Notre Dame, they are key components of how coach Niele Ivey has shaped the program.

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