Last season, Notre Dame had transfer center in [autotag]Lauren Ebo[/autotag], and she played a key role en route to the ACC regular-season championship. [autotag]Niele Ivey[/autotag] has opted to play that card again for the 2023-24 season, looking to the transfer portal for a center again. This time, she has landed [autotag]Becky Obinma[/autotag] from Pepperdine.
For the past two seasons with the Waves and one season at TCU, Obinma has averaged 5.0 points, 4.8 rebounds and 0.9 blocks a game. She has yet to face an ACC opponent in her collegiate career, so this will be completely new territory for her. It will be new for the Irish, too, as she’s the only true center currently on the roster.
Ivey said the following about Obinma:
“I’m thrilled to officially welcome Becky to our Notre Dame family! Becky brings experience, athleticism and depth to the post position. She has a great motor and contagious energy on and off the court that will fit perfectly with our team. I’m looking forward to adding her post presence and speed in the open court to enhance our offensive capabilities.”
Here’s hoping this arrangement works out well for both her and the Irish.
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