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Notre Dame hoops lands highest-rated recruit in internet rankings era

Ladies and gentlemen, we got him.

If there was any doubt about [autotag]Micah Shrewsberry[/autotag] and his staff to get top recruits to commit to Notre Dame, that officially can go away.

[autotag]Jalen Haralson[/autotag], a five-star forward and the top-rated player from Indiana in the 2025 recruiting class according to 247Sports, has committed to the Irish over other finalists Indiana and Michigan State. That makes him the highest-rated commit to the program since internet rankings began in 2000.

The previous high mark for Irish commits was JJ Starling, who transferred to Syracuse after one year after [autotag]Mike Brey[/autotag] departed. Since Haralson is Shrewsberry’s guy though, his chances of leaving South Bend are much lower, as least as long as Shrewsberry’s around.

Haralson is the second Indiana-based recruit to commit to the Irish this week after four-star forward [autotag]Brady Koehler[/autotag]. It fits perfectly with the vision of focusing on talent in the basketball-rich Hoosier State that Shrewsberry had when he took over.

If you missed the announcement live, here it is:

Irish fans understandably will get antsy waiting for over a year to pass before they get to see Haralson in an Irish uniform. For those who don’t live far from Notre Dame though, they can catch him during his senior season at La Lumiere in La Porte.

Here’s to this being the first of many memorable moments Haralson will provide for the Irish and their fans.

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The Deuce Knight saga continues, this time with more potential good news for Notre Dame

This is extremely positive is true

It has hard to get a read on where Notre Dame football 2025 quarterback commit [autotag]Deuce Knight[/autotag] actually wants to play next season.

He committed to the Irish just over a year ago, and initially seemed to be all in. Then rumors came that he was wavering, which saw the 6-foot, 5-inch and 206-pound quarterback make visits to Ole Miss and Auburn.

Of those two teams with the highest probability of completing the flip, it has to be the Tigers, as Knight has been to multiple of their home games this year. He also has an official visit to see them again this coming weekend.

While it may seem like the writing on the wall doesn’t favor Notre Dame, On3’s Steve Wiltfong believes that a return trip to South Bend could be in the works when the Irish host Stanford on October 12th. If true, this, along with other factors like the Auburn team in disarray, would be big news for the Blue & Gold.

So far, Knight has only scheduled the one official, getting him back on campus is a must for Notre Dame.

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Notre Dame lands forward as first commit of 2025 recruiting class

Welcome, Brady!

Notre Dame had been waiting for its first commit in the 2025 recruiting class. Finally, that wait has come to an end.

[autotag]Brady Koehler[/autotag], a four-star power forward from Cathedral in Indianapolis, has announced that he’s committing to the Irish. He ranks 90th nationally among 2025 recruits on On3, 98th on ESPN and 114th on 247Sports, on which his composite score ranks him 14th all-time among Notre Dame commits since 2000.

When On3 asked him why he chose to play for the Irish under [autotag]Micah Shrewsberry[/autotag], he said this:

“I chose Notre Dame because of the relationship that I have built with coach Shrews, coach (Ryan) Owens, and the rest of the staff over the last year and how they are all in on me. Also, I feel like I will thrive at Notre Dame.”

Koehler’s commitment falls in line with Shrewsberry’s desire to attract talent within the state of Indiana. This also might just be the start as five-star forward Jalen Haralson, widely considered the state’s best 2025 recruit, has the Irish as one of his final choices for a decision he’ll make Wednesday.

For now though, Irish fans can be happy with Koehler:

Here’s hoping this is the start of a fruitful time for Koehler in South Bend.

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Turmoil at Auburn could be good news for Notre Dame keeping Deuce Knight

Not an idea showing with Knight on-campus

As we all know, Notre Dame football’s 2025 quarterback commit [autotag]Deuce Knight[/autotag] has been flirting with other schools as the early signing period rapidly approaches.

One of those schools is Auburn, and the 6-foot, 5-inch, 206-pound left-hander was there this past Saturday. The nation’s No. 29 overall prospect on the 247Sports composite saw the Tigers struggle once again, especially at the quarterback position.

A midgame change from Hank Brown to Peyton Thorne didn’t yield great results. The pair combined to throw four interceptions compared with just two touchdown passes. The Tigers fell at home to Arkansas, 24-14, and there were clearly some issues inside the quarterback room.

Thorne spoke with the media following the game, noting that Brown, who threw three of the picks, needs to focus more during the week of preparation.

This can only be seen as good news for Notre Dame and Knight. The dysfunction inside Auburn’s quarterback room should give him second thoughts of flipping to the program.

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While many still believe a flip is inevitable, the Irish are holding onto the fact they’re still a much better program fit for Knight than any other school sans drama.

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According to a report, Notre Dame will host two huge visitors this weekend

Big news for the Irish 2025 recruiting class

In-season recruiting is in full swing, and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football program is trying to take advantage of its home game environment.

The Irish will host Miami (OH) this weekend, their second game of the year in Notre Dame Stadium. With that multiple prospects will be in-house for the game, two of them being priority recruits.

Washington athlete [autotag]T’Andre Waverly[/autotag] and Georgia athlete [autotag]Antavious Richardson[/autotag] will be visiting the Irish this weekend according to a report by 247Sports Tom Loy. Richardson is currently committed to South Florida, but that was before multiple big time programs offered which include Notre Dame.

He’s ranked as the country’s No. 437 overall prospect according to the 247Sports Composite, while Waverly is the No. 385 player in the same rankings. The Washington native had a great frame at 6-foot, 4–inches and 225-pounds, as he could play either tight end or split out wide as a receiver. As for Richardson, he stands 6-foot and weighs 175-pounds who is viewed as more of a defensive back.

https://twitter.com/TomLoy247/status/1836752670196965490

Both prospects are highly considering the Irish, and getting them on campus is great new for Notre Dame.

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Notre Dame football offers elite Mississippi 2026 wide receiver

The Irish are back to Mississippi offering another elite prospect

There was an interesting movement in Notre Dame football recruiting on Thursday afternoon, as an offer went out that may not just impact the 2026 class.

Mississippi wide receiver [autotag]Tristen Keys[/autotag] announced on Thursday that the Irish were the latest school to give him a scholarship, adding another elite school to his growing list. At 6-foot, 2-inches and 175-pounds, he ranked as the nation’s No. 41 overall prospect and 6th at his position according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings.

Why this offer may impact another class is due to who Notre Dame has in its 2025 class, quarterback [autotag]Deuce Knight[/autotag]. The current Irish commit has been flirting with Auburn the past few weekends, and will be there again on Saturday.

Knight had previously made a post about Key, saying that he wants him to join him in South Bend. This statement was made long before the quarterback was having second thoughts about his verbal, and the two could ultimately play in college together.

https://twitter.com/Tkgot5/status/1836470089115123742

This won’t be an easy recruitment for the Irish to win out, as Key has offers from multiple major power programs early into his junior year.

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Deuce Knight will once again not be visiting Notre Dame this weekend

The Irish QB commit will visit another school this weekend

While Notre Dame football has will have its second home game of the year on Saturday, its 2025 quarterback commit [autotag]Deuce Knight[/autotag] won’t be in attendance.

The 6-foot, 5-inch and 206-pound left-handed star will once again be visiting Auburn this weekend according to a report by On3’s Jeffrey Lee. It is the third time this season that he will visit the Tigers, once again raising concerns about how seriously committed he is to Notre Dame.

Many, including myself, believed that the nation’s No. 29 ranked player according to the 247Sports Composite would have changed his mind by now. While that hasn’t been the case, it could be in the future, especially considering how many times Knight has opted not to make a return trip to South Bend.

For the Irish to avoid seeing their only class of 2025 quarterback commit stay in committed, they need to get him back on campus as soon as possible.

https://twitter.com/JLeeAULive/status/1836543513514610833

Knight could see his hosts for this weekend struggle, like they did in their loss to Cal in Week 2, which would surely help Notre Dame’s cause.

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2026 four-star Pennsylvania safety recruit to visit Notre Dame

Can the Irish get him?

In June, Tom Loy of 247Sports predicted that Notre Dame would land Joey O’Brien, a 2026 four-star safety recruit. 247Sports considers O’Brien the best player in Pennsylvania among the 2026 recruiting class. On3 also considers the Irish the odds-on favorite to be O’Brien’s choice.

Of course, the Irish aren’t the only program aiming for O’Brien’s services. Penn State and Michigan also are said to have good chances at getting him. Altogether, O’Brien has received offers from 19 programs. He can pick pretty much anybody he wants because he’s that good.

The Irish now will be able to make an on-campus pitch to O’Brien because he’s set to visit Notre Dame this coming weekend for the game against Miami (Ohio). Hopefully, they can put together a convincing presentation because their current 2026 recruiting class of [autotag]Noah Grubbs[/autotag] and [autotag]Dylan Faison[/autotag] hasn’t changed since Loy made his prediction. It would be nice to see another addition to that class:

https://twitter.com/SWiltfong_/status/1836069798301585916

Best of luck to the Irish in their pursuit of O’Brien, especially recruiters [autotag]Mike Mickens[/autotag] and [autotag]Marty Biagi[/autotag], the two defensive backs coaches.

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Notre Dame offers 2026 Florida 4-star defensive back Sunday night

The Irish offer the Florida star Sunday night

While Notre Dame football took care of business on the field this weekend against Purdue, the good times didn’t end there.

The Irish got back on the recruiting trail and made an offer to Florida 2026 defensive back [autotag]Ayden Pouncey[/autotag]. The 6-foot, 3-inch and 160-pound prospect is one of the best in the country, ranking as the No. 162 overall prospect and 12th ranked safety according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings.

The long-armed defender already had an impressive offer list that includes Georgia, Missouri, Oregon, Penn State and others. Football runs in the family, especially to the Florida Gators as both his brother Jordan and Ethan, both suited up for them.

It will be hard to break the family tradition of playing for the Gators, but Notre Dame has had recent success recruiting the state of Florida. Adding in the uncertainly with their head coach, and there’s an opportunity for another program to land the legacy. Hopefully, they continue that by landing Pouncey in the future.

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Notre Dame baseball lands a commitment from California pitcher Jackson Campbell

The Irish add a big-time arm to their 2026 class

Notre Dame baseball is having themselves a great start to the recruiting cycle for the 2026 class.

They added to their class on Thursday with a commitment from California pitcher [autotag]Jackson Campbell[/autotag]. The Mater Dei star stands 6-foot, 3-inches and weighs 200-pounds.

He also plays football for the powerhouse, but will stick to the diamond when he moves to the collegiate level. Campbell’s fastball sits around 88 miles-per-hour, while he also has a great slider. He has a solid curveball and change-up as well, and could also play outfield if pitching doesn’t work out for him.

Notre Dame head coach [autotag]Shawn Stiffler[/autotag] has to be extremely happy with Campbell’s commitment, as there typically isn’t as much of a learning curve for players that come out of his region.

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Notre Dame and Western Michigan stand for the national anthem Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Frank Eck Stadium.

According to Perfect Game, the Irish currently have five commitments in the 2026 class.

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