Notre Dame is racking up representation on preseason watch lists. Olivia Miles and Sonia Citron already have been named to watch lists for awards given to the country’s best point guard and shooting guard respectively. Now, you can add Maddy Westbeld to the list.
Westbeld has been named to the watch list for the Katrina McClain Award. This award is given to the top power forward in the country. Given that the All-ACC Team has seen Westbeld become a member each of the past two seasons, that shouldn’t be a surprise.
Westbeld has started all 86 games in the three seasons that have spanned her Irish career so far. In 2022-23, she led the Irish with 1.2 blocks a game while also averaging 11.2 points and 6.6 rebounds and shooting 44.9% from the field. She tied her career scoring high with 25 points against Wake Forest. She also set career highs in blocks (four against Northern Illinois) and steals (four against Louisville).
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