Let’s not pretend Niele Ivey is going to easily settle into her new role as Notre Dame’s women’s basketball coach. Not only is she facing the tough task of filling the shoes left by the legendary Muffet McGraw as one of her former players and assistant coaches, but she’s inheriting a program coming off its worst season in years and a far cry from what it’s known for. Still, the university is welcoming the St. Louis native back with open arms after a year away from South Bend. And the fact that her predecessor has the utmost confidence in her abilities speaks volumes:
Watch: Welcoming Niele Ivey Back to Notre Dame
Let’s not pretend Niele Ivey is going to easily settle into her new role as Notre Dame’s women’s basketball coach.