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2025 four-star power forward recruit lists Notre Dame on final five

Hope he chooses to stay in-state.

Notre Dame does not yet have a commit for its 2025 recruiting class. However, one four-star power forward recruit from Indianapolis could change that. We’ll just have to see.

Brady Koehler, who attends Cathedral, has narrowed his choice to five schools, including the Irish. Also on the list are Wake Forest, Virginia Tech, Iowa and Northwestern. He has visits lined up with each school. Notre Dame’s visit, the third chronically on his itinerary, happening from Sept. 6 through Sept. 8.

Koehler is listed as Indiana’s fourth-ranked recruit in the 2025 recruiting class according to 247Sports. That site also indicates that the Demon Deacons are the favorites to land him. However, Cathedral has also the Fighting Irish as its mascot along with the Blue and Gold as its colors, so maybe that’s an advantage for [autotag]Micah Shrewsberry[/autotag] and his staff?

Koehler is coming off a season in which he averaged 15.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.3 blocks a game. That will catch the attention of any college program.

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The present and future of Notre Dame quarterback have a fantastic relationship

Did we just become best friends?

It says a lot about a player who will never actually be teammates with another, treating them like they are already in the room.

That’s exactly the case with projected Irish starting quarterback [autotag]Riley Leonard[/autotag] and 2025 commit [autotag]Deuce Knight[/autotag]. It’s highly unlikely they will ever share a quarterback room together in South Bend, but that hasn’t stop their relationship.

In an interview with Matt DeGregorio of WLOX in Florida, Knight explained how much of an impact that Leonard has had on him. Not only do they chat, but they’ve been together a good amount while he’s been on campus, and the current starter has even invited him to train together.

Recruiting has now changed, but what hasn’t is the relationships. The two quarterbacks have a bond that seems unbreakable, which is another feather in Notre Dame’s recruiting hat.

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Notre Dame basketball makes top-5 for 2025 Minnesota center

The Irish will soon host the center on an official visit as well

While Notre Dame basketball still doesn’t have a 2025 commitment, it’s not due to lack of effort.

The Irish once again are a top contender for a nation prospect, this time it’s Minnesota center [autotag]Tommy Ahneman[/autotag]. The 6-foot, 10-inch and 235-pound big man cut his list down to five schools on Tuesday: Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska and Notre Dame.

As the nation’s No. 84 overall prospect according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings, Ahneman is one of the best players in his class. The Irish desperately need size added to their roster, as the tallest current player is 6-foot, 8-inches. Selling playing time by head coach Micah Shrewsberry is a must.

The battle of the Midwest schools will continue through the fall, as Ahneman has scheduled all of his official visits during the football season. He will be on hand when the Irish host Northern Illinois on September 7th.

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Notre Dame QB commit Deuce Knight signs NIL deal with trading card company

Congrats Deuce!

It’s a completely different era of high school and college athletics, and Notre Dame football quarterback commit [autotag]Deuce Knight[/autotag] it taking full advantage of the new opportunities.

On Monday afternoon it was announced that Knight has signed a deal with [autotag]Leaf Trading Cards[/autotag]. It’s a great opportunity for the future Irish signal caller, as we have seen other players like Texas quarterback Archie Manning do the same.

It enables players to capitalize off their Name, Image and Likeness, which is obviously a game changer for many. Knight should be extremely excited about this deal, as he will now be one of the many faces of the company.

Congratulations Deuce, we look forward to collecting your cards as soon as they are available.

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Notre Dame football offers 2026 Tennessee cornerback

The Irish offer the talent corner

For a little while, Notre Dame football has been quiet on the recruiting trail, but it looks like this week will be much different.

While the Irish are hosting their ‘Grill and Chill’ event, they also sent out an offer on Monday. The scholarship went to Tennessee cornerback [autotag]Caden Harris[/autotag], who is ranked as the country’s No. 181 overall prospect and 13th ranked player at his position according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings.

Harris has quite the impressive offer list before he starts his junior season as Alabama, Georgia, LSU and now Notre Dame have pulled the trigger on the star corner.

It would not be surprising at all to see more offers come in for Harris once his season starts. This will be an extremely tough recruiting battle for the Irish to win, but they are now officially in the mix.

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Report: Notre Dame football to host Ohio 2026 linebacker on Thursday

The Irish will ‘Grill and Chill’ with Johnson on Thursday

Although the 2025 recruiting class has yet to sign, Notre Dame football has still been extremely active with the 2026 cycle.

One of those prospects that the Irish are after is Ohio linebacker [autotag]Cincere Johnson[/autotag], who will be on campus for the ‘Grill and Chill’ event on Thursday. The 6-foot, 3-inch and 225-pounder will make his way to South Bend from Cleveland according to a report by 247Sports Eric Thomas.

Johnson is viewed as one of the nation’s top players, ranking as the No. 117 overall prospect and 10th ranked linebacker according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings. He told Thomas that he “love(s) and enjoy(s) going down to Notre Dame because of the football IQ, and the past, the history behind all the different coaches.”

It seems like Ohio State will be Notre Dame’s biggest challenger in Johnson’s recruitment, although the Buckeyes have yet to extend a scholarship offer to him.

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Notre Dame football misses out on another top wide receiver, Derek Meadows

This one hurts

For a while, Notre Dame football was cruising on the recruiting trail, but recently things have not gone the Irish’s way.

On Saturday afternoon, one of their biggest targets, Nevada wide receiver [autotag]Derek Meadows[/autotag], made his decision and it didn’t go Notre Dame’s way. The 6-foot, 5-inch and 200-pound prospect committed to LSU, another loss for the Irish at the position.

Meadows would have been a huge get for Notre Dame, as he’s ranked as the nation’s No. 68 overall player according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings. It’s been a rough cycle for wide receivers coach Mike Brown, as he’s missed on multiple prospects.

Although the Irish do have Jerome Bettis Jr. and Elijah Burress, the search for a third wide receiver will continue with Meadows picking the Tigers.

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Notre Dame reportedly offers 2027 Delaware guard Jezelle “GG” Banks

This would be a nice get even if we’d have to wait a while.

[autotag]Hannah Hidalgo[/autotag] is coming off the best season any Notre Dame freshman has had. Given the Irish’s ability to successfully recruit top talent, it wouldn’t be shocking if someone tried to top being named a First Team All-American among other things. It could happen if the Irish get their way.

The Irish reportedly are among three schools who are the latest to extend on offer to Jezelle “GG” Banks, a 2027 guard from Ursuline Academy in Wilmington, Delaware:

Banks already has received offers from multiple prominent programs. That tends to happen when you’re named the Gatorade Delaware Girls Basketball Player of the Year. That also tends to happen when you average 22.2 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3.4 steals a game as a freshman.

Hidalgo would be gone from the Irish by the time Banks arrived, so they wouldn’t get the opportunity to play each other. Still, it would be nice if Hidalgo knew she was leaving the program in good hands with Banks.

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Notre Dame football can’t sway Texas receiver, commits to rival Big Ten program

Not the best news to start the Irish’s week

The first to two big wide receiver dominoes has fallen for Notre Dame football, and unfortunately this one didn’t land the Irish’s way.

[autotag]Tanook Hines[/autotag], a Texas native, had Notre Dame among his final schools, but on Monday afternoon he decided that the lure of Southern California was too much to say no too. The 6-foot, 1-inch and 185-pound receiver committed to USC, taking yet another prospect off the Irish’s recruiting board.

The nation’s No. 355 overall player according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings decision hurts Notre Dame in multiple way, mostly that he opted to go to a rival school that is on the schedule in the future.

Hopefully, Notre Dame’s luck changes soon as they await the decision of Nevada star receiver Derek Meadows.

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Notre Dame football wide receiver target Derek Meadows changes commitment date

The Irish will have a wait a bit longer

Originally 2025 Nevada wide receiver [autotag]Derek Meadows[/autotag] was set to make his commitment on July 13th, but on Thursday night he announced a change in his plans.

The 6-foot, 5-inch and 200-pound star has pushed his verbal date back a week, and will now make his choice on July 20th, which will be done live on 247Sports YouTube Channel at 3 p.m. EST.

Meadows is having a tough time deciding between his five finalists of Georgia, Michigan, Alabama, LSU and Notre Dame. Many have expected the nation’s No. 68 overall and 10th wide receiver according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings to choose the Irish, but it clearly looks like he’s still mulling his decision.

Notre Dame and his other finalist will be anxiously waiting to find out what Meadows will do. Hopefully, he’s all Irish when he finally makes his announcement.

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