Notre Dame basketball has secured former Rutgers forward Bryce Dortch for the 2026 season. The 6-foot-9 player adds depth to the team's front court options.
Notre Dame basketball is adding a former Big Ten forward to it's 2026 roster.
Former Rutgers forward Bryce Dortch announced on his instagram that he will be playing basketball next season in South Bend. The 6-foot-9 big man spent two seasons with the Scarlet Knights and will give Notre Dame head coach Micah Shrewsberry another front court option.
Dortch arrived at Rutgers as a member of a very highly regarded 2024 recruiting class. He was ranked among the top-200 players nationally and saw his role expand unexpectedly in his first season because injuries to the front court led him to burn his redshirt.
In 43 career games, Dortch averaged 1.8 points and 2.6 rebounds per game. In his sophomore year, he appeared in 31 games and averaged 2.1 points and 3.2 rebounds as the main backup at center.
Shrewsberry is under a lot of pressure from Irish fans having missed a postseason for the second straight season. He praised this portal class for its' fit and maturity saying via social media that "these guys buy into our culture." The coach will hope that the talent brought in can do more than fit into culture, but also provide some extra wins as he hopes to turn things around in South Bend.
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Bryce Dortch transferred to Notre Dame to join the basketball program and provide additional front court depth.
During his time at Rutgers, Dortch averaged 1.8 points and 2.6 rebounds per game over 43 career games.
Dortch's addition will enhance Notre Dame's front court options, especially under head coach Micah Shrewsberry.
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