The Notre Dame men’s basketball team, led by coach Micah Shrewsberry, is determined to end a four-year NCAA Tournament drought (three under Shrewsberry and one under former coach Mike Brey).
Following these ongoing struggles, the Fighting Irish faced a tough schedule last season, finishing tied for 16th in the ACC at 4-14 and 13-18 overall. As a result, the 49-year-old now faces mounting pressure, with a 41-56 record over three seasons at Notre Dame. He can’t afford another misstep, as his tenure as head coach hangs in the balance.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish’s 2026 Transfer Portal Tracker
Amid mounting challenges, excitement and uncertainty swirl around the Notre Dame 2026-27 men’s college basketball lineup. As Shrewsberry orchestrates another rebuild, determined to end the Fighting Irish’s NCAA Tournament drought, the transfer portal window has added further drama, with seven players entering and several already committing to new teams.
Confirmed Departures
- Markus Burton – Committed to Indiana
- Jalen Haralson – Committed to Tennessee
- Cole Certa – Committed to Clemson
- Garrett Sundra – Committed to James Madison
Burton entered the transfer portal after three seasons at Notre Dame. His third season was cut short by a season-ending ankle injury, limiting him to 10 games. Over 69 games for the Fighting Irish, he averaged 19.1 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 1.6 steals. The 6’0″ guard committed to Indiana on April 13 and has at least one year of eligibility remaining. He is seeking a medical hardship waiver to extend his eligibility by one year.
Haralson committed to play for Tennessee on April 15, spurning offers from Ohio State and North Carolina. The 6’7″ guard averaged 16.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 2.6 assists in 27 games during his lone season at Notre Dame.
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Certa had a breakout 2025-26 men’s college basketball season with the Fighting Irish. In 31 games, the 6’5″ sharpshooter averaged 12.8 points and 1.7 rebounds, shooting 36.7% from 3-point range. He made 2.6 3-pointers per game and shot 89.2% from the free-throw line. Certa signed with Clemson on April 12 and has two years of eligibility remaining.
Sundra committed to James Madison on April 15, following two seasons at Notre Dame. The 6’11” power forward appeared in 31 games for the Fighting Irish this past season, averaging 3.5 points and 3.2 rebounds per game.
Players Leaving in the Transfer Portal
- Ryder Frost
- Sir Mohammed
- Kebba Njie – exhausted college eligibility but seeking a medical redshirt waiver
Frost entered the transfer portal on April 7 and has three years of eligibility remaining. The 6’7″ four-star wing appeared in 26 games for Notre Dame, averaging 2.7 points on 40.4% shooting from the field.
Mohammed formally entered the portal on April 7, after his second season with Notre Dame concluded. In 31 games, the 6’6″ guard averaged 5.7 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.5 assists. The son of NBA veteran Nazr Mohammed shot 42% from the field and started in five games for Shrewsberry last season.
Njie officially entered the portal on April 9 after playing four seasons, including one at Penn State and three at Notre Dame. The 6’10” forward appeared in 17 games for the Fighting Irish, averaging 2.5 points and 3.4 rebounds. He is seeking an additional season through a medical redshirt waiver after his season ended abruptly due to a knee injury.
Confirmed Returning Players
- Logan Imes
- Brady Koehler
- Braeden Shrewsberry
- Tommy Ahneman
Imes started in 10 of 31 games and averaged 21.1 minutes per game during his junior season with the Fighting Irish. He tallied 4.7 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game. The 6’4″ guard will play as a senior for Notre Dame in the 2026-27 men’s college basketball season.
Koehler was efficient during his freshman year with the Fighting Irish last season. The 6’10” forward started in 13 of 30 games for Shrewsberry, averaging 5.6 points and 3.2 rebounds in 16.0 minutes.
Braeden Shrewsberry started in 31 games for Notre Dame last season, averaging 32.7 minutes per game. The 6’4″ son of Micah Shrewsberry tallied 11.9 ppg, 3.1 rpg, and 1.9 apg, shooting 39.0% from the field, including 40.2% from 3-point range.
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Ahneman did not see action for Notre Dame during the 2025-26 season after undergoing left-knee surgery in the 2025 offseason. The 6’10” freshman is expected to be a key post presence in the 2026-27 season.
Expected To Return
- Brady Stevens
Stevens, the son of Boston Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens, appeared in five games during the 2025-26 season, totaling 3 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 assist. He is expected to have three years of eligibility remaining after redshirting the 2024-25 season.
Incoming Transfer Players
- Logan Duncomb (from Winthrop)
- Braeden Smith (from Gonzaga)
- Ethan Roberts (from Penn)
Duncomb committed to Notre Dame on April 14, becoming the first player to commit to the Fighting Irish during the transfer portal window. The 6’10” graduate transfer center had a breakout 2025-26 season with the Eagles. He appeared in 32 games for Winthrop, averaging 18.3 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game.
Gonzaga transfer Smith committed to Notre Dame on April 20 and has one year of college eligibility remaining. The 6’0″ guard played his first two seasons at Colgate before transferring to Gonzaga for the 2025-26 season. He appeared in 35 games (18 starts) for the Bulldogs and averaged 5.1 points, 2.2 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.0 steals this past season.
Roberts announced on April 16 that he has committed to Notre Dame for his final year of eligibility. The 6’5″ guard played in 23 games for Penn this past season, averaging 16.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.0 steals. He led the Quakers in scoring over the past two seasons.
Incoming Freshmen
- Jonathan Sanderson
- Gan-Erdene Solongo
- Nick Shrewsberry
Sanderson, the son of Notre Dame Men’s Basketball’s Director of Strength and Conditioning Jon Sanderson, is a four-star point guard recruit ranked 55th by ESPN and 65th by 247 Sports. He attended The Ensworth School as a junior, averaging 24.0 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 1.8 steals per game.
Seven-foot Solongo, a Mongolian-Irish dual citizen, is a four-star recruit and was ranked 12th-best center and 93rd overall in the Class of 2026 by Rivals. During his junior year at The Ensworth School, he averaged 12.3 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks per game.
Shrewsberry, the son of Notre Dame head coach Micah Shrewsberry, committed to play for the Fighting Irish in October 2025. The 6’5″ shooting guard is currently enrolled at Saint Joseph High School in South Bend, Indiana. As a junior, he averaged 13.9 points, 4.1 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 2.6 steals for the Huskies.
