Niele Ivey shared a heartfelt message for Notre Dame as honors continued to roll in following Olivia Miles’ well-deserved recognition……
Notre Dame women’s basketball head coach Niele Ivey expressed heartfelt pride and gratitude as accolades continued to pour in for her team, particularly highlighting senior guard Olivia Miles’ recent honors. Miles was named the ACC’s Kay Yow Scholar Athlete of the Year, an award recognizing excellence in both academics and athletics. Additionally, Miles was selected as a semifinalist for the Naismith Women’s Player of the Year award, underscoring her significant contributions on the court.
Ivey herself was honored as a semifinalist for the Naismith Women’s College Coach of the Year, reflecting her exceptional leadership throughout the season. She also acknowledged the unwavering support from Notre Dame’s broader athletic community, particularly football head coach Marcus Freeman. Freeman’s consistent presence at women’s basketball games, often accompanied by his family, exemplifies the camaraderie and mutual support among Notre Dame’s coaching staff. Ivey remarked on Freeman’s genuine support, stating, “He’s very genuine. He genuinely supports me and our program, and it’s always amazing having somebody with his profile and status to come support us.”
These collective achievements and the supportive environment at Notre Dame have fostered a culture of excellence, propelling the women’s basketball team to new heights and setting a promising tone for the postseason.
