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Notre Dame hoops preseason chat

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Adam

10:16

Any more information on why Ryan Ayers left the program? I was surprised that nobody brought it up at Mike’s Media Day Press Conference the other day.

Thomas Noie

10:16

Andrew: Does Martin Ingelsby know that? At one time, maybe he was. The longer Mike Brey goes, the less I'm sure that Martin Ingelsby is the clear-cut successor. I'd look hard at Chris Quinn. Really hard. Concern there is he's being tailored for a future NBA job than college. Next coach after Mike Brey? Firmly a TBD situation.

Andrew City of Champions, PA

10:14

Is there a more appropriate choice than Martin Ingelsby to replace Brey when he retires?

Thomas Noie

10:14

I like to flip the question when it always turns to recruiting - if you're a five-star guy, or a Top 100 guy and have a who's-who of schools chasing you, and believe (as so many do) that you're a one-and-done guy, why would you go to Notre Dame? Kids that go to Notre Dame are just different. They're looking for the total college experience. Not just to play basketball, but to get an education. That's not happening at Duke or Louisville or Carolina or pick your perennial Top 25 team. it just isn't. Fans have this belief that Top 50 or Top 100 guys should be lined up outside Notre Dame's front door to get in. That just doesn't happen.

10:11

Matt: It wasn't from a lack of effort. Seriously. After those two Elite Eight runs, he landed the one guy he wanted in D.J. Harvey. He was supposed to be big-time, remember? But injury and ineffectiveness and an unwillingness to change his game over those two years led to a transfer. Brey then brought in what everyone pegged as a Top 15 class in the current junior class. It was a whopper class of five guys (way too big for the way ND likes to play). So the year after that, he decides to take a run at the five-star guys (Cole Anthony, Isaiah Stewart, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl) and strikes out. Why? Because anyone else he tried to recruit that year asked him point blank about the one thing all prospects covet - playing time. At that time, Brey couldn't promise as much as a minute because he had no idea what he had in the five then-freshmen. Then recruiting looks like it slides....

Matt, Rocket City, AL

10:07

Why was Brey unable to generate any bounce on the recruiting trail from the back to back great 8 runs?

Thomas Noie

10:06

As for Robby Carmody, don't see what transferring would do - at this point. Playing time hasn't been the problem. He's had chances. Heck, he was the first true freshman to start the first game of his collegiate career since Torin Francis did it in 2002. He's had chances. He has to stay healthy. Now down the road, that may have to be something he explores. That's three major injuries he's had. He's got to first show that he can stay healthy before anyone figures out where he fits. Is there a role and a future for him? Nobody knows. That starting line is in stone. For now. What happens down the road with Trey Wertz? That would be the only flip - Wertz for Goodwin.

10:04

Whew, good to hear from you Jack, and a lot to unpack. Here it goes - Wertz was mentioned first question out of the gate. Refer to that answer. It's still wait and see with him. Listening to Mike Brey talk through Zoom earlier this week, Matt Zona's going to have a role. Maybe a big one. Brey loves his work ethic and toughness. So count him in. I wanted to ask about Tony Sanders, but we ran out of time. I think if this were a normal season, and Elijah Taylor and Robby Carmody weren't hurt to start, Sanders would be a five-year guy. But with Taylor out for the year and Carmody a question until Christmas, and every player getting an automatic extra year of eligibility, you give Sanders a long look. There's nothing to lose...

Jack McGowan from Indy

10:01

Hey Tom, excited for ND hoops to be back in business! I have a couple questions, if you don’t mind answering them. Out of Wertz (if he is eligible) Zona, and Sanders, who do you think makes the biggest impact on the team? Do you think they all play, or could Zona or Sanders have to wait a year? Also, do you think Robby Caromody might transfer? I know his brother is in the football team and was sought after recruit, but I feel like a mid major school might fit him better. Lastly, is the starting lineup of Hubb, Ryan, Goodwin, Laz, and Durham set in stone, or could there be a surprise guy that could maybe start over Goodwin (I feel like he does better of the bench). Thanks for your time and Go Irish

Thomas Noie

10:01

Tom: That early-season schedule is something. I've seen some non-league slates that are challenging, but Mike Brey outdid himself. I don't know that he did it more to gain experience for this team (the core has gotten a lot of it taking their lumps the last two years) as he did for this reason - nobody has any idea what this season will look like. Will the Irish play all 27 games? Will they play half of those? Brey's thinking was that his players have gone through so much with the virus that he wanted to reward them by playing as many marquee games as possible. Winning record? Tournament resume? ALL that is out the window this season. If they can just play 27 games, that might mean more than locking down an NCAA tournament seed.

Tom from Gary, Ind.

9:58

Will the challenging early-season schedule benefit ND instead of mostly cream puffs to gain experience?

Thomas Noie

9:58

Darn return button....you can't properly work through the hiring process at that point, let alone during a pandemic. So it was an emergency fill situation, which also leaves open Scott martin's role as video coordinator likely until the spring. Harold Swanagan's been on staff longer as the Director of Basketball Operations, but I think he's more comfortable in that role - he gets to lead somewhat of a normal family life with his wife and three kids. Not everyone wants to be a coach. Swan seems like one of those guys.

9:56

Continuing with the AC role, wasn't surprised that Scott martin was elevated because of the time frame. The team already was into preseason work. You can'

9:55

Anthony: No word on what happened, which says a lot. I'll leave it open to interpretation but a former Notre Dame player and Mike Brey's hand-picked choice to serve as an assistant just doesn't leave unless he has to leave. What's the saying, You think you know someone, and then realize you don't know anything about them?

Anthony

9:54

Any word on what happened with Ryan Ayers? And we’re you surprised with the promotion of Scott Martin

Thomas Noie

9:54

Dave: Great to hear from you, and about hoops. I'd say right now, let's put it at a 5 for Trey Wertz being eligible to play for Notre Dame (yet still retaining two additional years after his transfer from Santa Clara). This is a Mike Brey-led charge through the NABC to the NCAA to allow all transfers immediate eligibility to help with roster management when teams get hit with COVID-19 issues. Brey believes the roster thing will be an issue if guys go down. It should be an all-hands-on-deck scenario. Wertz gives them extra insurance. Brey said this week he's going to need a max of seven guys to play a given game. Oh, and Wertz can help in what already is a crowded perimeter. We'll see, but I have a hard time seeing the NCAA rule on something like this in anything close to a timely manner.

Dave from Washington, DC

9:51

Hey Tom! Can’t believe hoops season is upon us. On a scale of 1 to 10 - 1 being ‘no shot’ and 10 being ‘it’s gonna happen’ - what are the chances we’ll see Trey Wertz play for the Irish this year?

Thomas Noie

9:48

We made it....for now....it's unofficially/officially college basketball season. There will be no exhibitions. No open practices. No nothing before we just start playing real games that matter. For Notre Dame, that's T-minus 16 days before meeting No. 13 Michigan State. Plenty to discuss in today's chat. Can we go three hours? Four? As long as the questions keep coming, I'll keep typing. Be sure to include your name and hometown with any question/comment. With that, you know the rest...let's light this chat candle.

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