Notre Dame women's basketball get their first transfer of the season
TL;DR
Notre Dame women's basketball has signed their first transfer of the season, Anaya Hardy, a 6'3" forward from Louisville. Hardy brings two years of eligibility and a strong performance record, including three double-doubles last season.
Key points
- Notre Dame women's basketball signs Anaya Hardy
- Hardy is a 6'3" forward from Louisville
- She averaged 4.9 points and 4.2 rebounds last season
- Coach Niele Ivey praised Hardy's potential impact
- Hardy has two seasons of eligibility remaining
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Notre Dame women's basketball just got their first transfer of the season.
Louisville Cardinals forward Anaya Hardy committed to the Fighting Irish on Friday, giving head coach Niele Ivey a 6-foot, 3-inch front court piece with two seasons remaining.
Hardy spent her first two seasons playing for the Louisville and while limited as a freshman, she emerged as a contributor in her sophomore season. She played in 35 games and started in 27 of them. She scored 4.9 points per game while also grabbing 4.2 rebounds. Her .667 field goal percentage led her team. The Detroit native also posted three double-doubles which is the type of interior production that the Irish will hope will translate in the ACC.
Irish coach Niele Ivey had positive words on her new front court player saying, "Anaya's size, rebounding, and defensive ability will elevate our front court, she's coachable with a high motor - the kind of player who grows with us."
Earlier on Friday, the Irish lost KK Bransford to the transfer portal. Hardy's arrival gives the Irish a physical, developing option who fits a roster built around returning senior superstar Hannah Hidalgo and a highly regarded incoming recruiting class.
Notre Dame is coming off a season where they finished 12-6 in the ACC and 25-11 overall. The team eventually lost to the UConn Huskies in the Elite Eight. With the return of Hidalgo, and with reinforcements like Hardy, the Irish look to advance even further next year and re-join the elites of women's basketball.
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This article originally appeared on Fighting Irish Wire: Notre Dame women's basketball adds to front-court via transfer portal
Q&A
Who is Anaya Hardy and what are her stats from last season?
Anaya Hardy is a 6'3" forward who played for Louisville, averaging 4.9 points and 4.2 rebounds per game last season, with a .667 field goal percentage.
What impact is Anaya Hardy expected to have on Notre Dame women's basketball?
Anaya Hardy is expected to enhance Notre Dame's front court with her size, rebounding, and defensive skills, as noted by coach Niele Ivey.
How many seasons of eligibility does Anaya Hardy have left?
Anaya Hardy has two seasons of eligibility remaining after transferring to Notre Dame.
