#  @TigerRemario TigerRemario TigerRemario posts on X about notre dame, history, wnba, in the the most. They currently have [--] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [--] engagements in the last [--] hours. ### Engagements: [--] [#](/creator/twitter::1977623270712393728/interactions)  - [--] Week [-----] -84% - [--] Month [------] +24% ### Mentions: [--] [#](/creator/twitter::1977623270712393728/posts_active)  ### Followers: [--] [#](/creator/twitter::1977623270712393728/followers)  - [--] Week [--] +3.50% - [--] Month [--] +51% ### CreatorRank: [---------] [#](/creator/twitter::1977623270712393728/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [ncaa basketball](/list/ncaa-basketball) [ncaa football](/list/ncaa-football) [countries](/list/countries) [finance](/list/finance) [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) [automotive brands](/list/automotive-brands) [social networks](/list/social-networks) [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations) [celebrities](/list/celebrities) [pga golfers](/list/pga-golfers) **Social topic influence** [notre dame](/topic/notre-dame) #480, [history](/topic/history), [wnba](/topic/wnba), [in the](/topic/in-the), [rpg](/topic/rpg), [paint](/topic/paint), [south carolina](/topic/south-carolina), [strong](/topic/strong), [top 10](/topic/top-10), [dame](/topic/dame) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "Notre Dame commit Jacy Abii dropping [--] points in high school against USCs Kennedy Smith arguably the best perimeter defender in the Big [--]. Those moves and that skillset. Wow ☘ @JacyAbii From: 1Up Hoops Academy" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1982178673751929225) 2025-10-25T20:13Z [--] followers, 22.8K engagements "@ndwbb Our Player X" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1982521971649995160) 2025-10-26T18:57Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "@WomensHoops_USA Elite Blakes reminds me of Kelsey Mitchell at the shooting guard position" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1982972168419119146) 2025-10-28T00:46Z [--] followers, [----] engagements "@TheAthletic @UConnWBB @UCLAWBB @TexasWBB @ndwbb @VandyWBB While other players may emerge given the available evidence to us now I think this is 100% right" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1983287735843729557) 2025-10-28T21:40Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "@Kendostart3 Notre Dame has an exhibition game this Thursday October 30" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1983307708356067716) 2025-10-28T22:59Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "@AmariByles2026 @IrishCoachIvey @SW_Select3SSB @ndwbb Michaela Mabrey saw it first ☘" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1983311915574288437) 2025-10-28T23:16Z [--] followers, [----] engagements "@angdicarlo @SaintJoeSports @SaintJoeHigh @SaintJoeGBB @kellyratigan1 @ndwbb @ChuckFreeby @TweetNDFCU Ive been impressed with her other interviews Ive happened to see. Ill try to check it out" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1983533898010419547) 2025-10-29T13:58Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "Great news for the Notre Dame and South Bend communities ☘ About a year ago this site near South Bend Indiana was just cornfields. Today its [--] of our U.S. data centers powering Project Rainier one of the worlds largest AI compute clusters built in collaboration with @AnthropicAI. It is 70% larger than any AI computing platform https://t.co/V7PzIqMTA4 About a year ago this site near South Bend Indiana was just cornfields. Today its [--] of our U.S. data centers powering Project Rainier one of the worlds largest AI compute clusters built in collaboration with @AnthropicAI. It is 70% larger than" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1983668638428312038) 2025-10-29T22:53Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "@ndwbb Excellent start Hannah looking locked in Cass will be the big surprise KK / Vanessa / Gisella / Kelly very solid. And we're excited for our bucket-getter Iyanna Moore to get back" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1984068816780009592) 2025-10-31T01:24Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "I think Cass will have a breakout season this year. She was ranked #16 in that famous [----] high school class. The first time I watched her play was in the [----] American when she played for Team Canada against the USA. She was as good as any player on the court that game which included Rickea Jackson Angel Reese Lauren Betts Janiah Barker and Raven Johnson. And she was only 18" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1984070815332327927) 2025-10-31T01:31Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "@ndwbb *2023 Americup" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1984075583102578892) 2025-10-31T01:50Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "Because hes responsible for hiring coaches that resulted in firings that led to two of the biggest contract buyouts in history. When he was at Texas A&M he hired Jimbo Fisher that resulted in a $70 million buyout after Fisher was fired. The Brian Kelly firing resulted in a $50 million buyout. You can imagine how angry and seething the donors are at having to help pay for the new coach on top of these buyoutseffectively paying coaches not to coach" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1984277385152254342) 2025-10-31T15:12Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "Working Hypothesis on the LSU situation with Kim Mulkey: Mulkey is distraught at the Scott Woodward firing because she has an inkling that the $50 million Brian Kelly buyout and Woodwards heavy support of Mulkey might eat away at her NIL budget and thus ability to pay players going forward" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1984279916645667191) 2025-10-31T15:22Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "I think Top [--] overall is a safe bet. Rebecca Lobo who has seen it all in terms of womens basketball has said she cant think of a historical comp for Hidalgo when you talk about combining motor + offensive and defensive skillset at her position. Shes already [--] of only [--] players in NCAA to be 1st team All-American as a fresh and soph (with Juju Maya and Paris). And shes on track to be the only player in NCAA history to have [----] pts [---] asts [---] rbds and [---] stls. Its no secret that the WNBA is desperate for good point guards. If all goes well and she fulfills her potential (not guaranteed by" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1984309233320673364) 2025-10-31T17:19Z [--] followers, [----] engagements "I also tend to rate highly a players ability to excel in Team USA competitions which is about as close to a WNBA type level of team (certainly for the age group) as one can play in before the WNBA ofc. It shows an ability to play in different systems and with other good players. And she excelled both in U19 World Cup and Americup winnimg gold and making the top [--] all-tournament teams in both" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1984311961862226381) 2025-10-31T17:30Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "@CP3_777 Those are amazing numbers and Sarah is an amazing player. But I do wonder how many of those minutes should be adjusted for level of competition. If I recall correctly Paige got injured during their Big East conference play" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1984314360358195269) 2025-10-31T17:39Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "During the Notre Dame vs UConn telecast last year Ryan Ruocco and Rebecca Lobo addressed this point. They mentioned they asked WNBA GMs about it and said it wouldnt be a problem. Lobo who has seen it all proceeded to say there is no comp for her in terms of motor offense and defense. Small guards typically are weak on defense or there are offensive questions (eg Jordin Canada). But so far she seems to be the two-way package. Also Jordin Canada and Veronica Burton are roughly her size and are highly regarded players in the W" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1984400945829347791) 2025-10-31T23:23Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "With the caveat that Im only looking at this as an outsider with minimal insight into the inner workings of the LSU program how much of a concern is there that the Scott firing + $50 million Brian Kelly payout might end up eating into her NIL budget Obviously the Lola signing was great for them but Im wondering if there are athletic department wide financial ramifications of all this to the wbb program in particular. Scott Woodward seemed to be a big backer of the program" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1984407352603443626) 2025-10-31T23:49Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "@TheHoopHerald @CourtsideFilms Shes not a pro yet but heres a video of Notre Dames Hannah Hidalgo cooking high school boys 1v1. Hannah Hidalgo dominating in 1v1 against high school boys at Paul VI before joining Notre Dame womens basketball. From: Paul VI NJ Girls Basketball https://t.co/amuzhgb3Kd Hannah Hidalgo dominating in 1v1 against high school boys at Paul VI before joining Notre Dame womens basketball. From: Paul VI NJ Girls Basketball https://t.co/amuzhgb3Kd" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1984829922393932227) 2025-11-02T03:48Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "According to basketball reference game log by game score his previous worst performance was an [--] pt [--] rbd [--] ast [--] blk [--] turnover game on 4-15 shooting (a -31) in an 87-123 loss at OKC in the 11th game of his career. Definitely have to build in variance to player expectations" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1985192272858931277) 2025-11-03T03:48Z [--] followers, [----] engagements "Coach Niele Ivey in Texas for the kickoff of high school basketball this past weekend. Im sure cheering on her recruits Jacy Abii and Amari Byles and also looking at some promising prospects from the [----] and [----] classes. Many impressive players there. ☘ @ndwbb Welcome To 🚏The relude Presented to you By: PluggFlixx 📸 @Extraeyesmedia resented By : @SkillsPB_Events https://t.co/3HWT0P723I Welcome To 🚏The relude Presented to you By: PluggFlixx 📸 @Extraeyesmedia resented By : @SkillsPB_Events https://t.co/3HWT0P723I" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1985220455729619199) 2025-11-03T05:40Z [--] followers, [----] engagements "@chaddyboy93 Lmao. We know the Irish produce WNBA pros well-rounded players who advance their skills on both ends. Sonia Citron coming in at #16 and getting drafted #3 (#1 in her age group) being a prime example" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1985423029690839292) 2025-11-03T19:05Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "@TylerDeLuca Taliah Scott shoots up the Big [--] player of the year watchlist #monitoring" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1985423461146378253) 2025-11-03T19:06Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "@chaddyboy93 Another one Jackie Young was ranked #11 coming into college. She was drafted #1 in the WNBA. https://www.espn.com/high-school/girls-basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/166876 https://www.espn.com/high-school/girls-basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/166876" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1985424813981323518) 2025-11-03T19:12Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "Idk. Donovan was ranked #3 in her high school class per ESPN (ahead of 1st team All-Americans). Part of the college coachs job (not necessarily the head coach but the positions coach on the staff with the head coach oversight) is for player and skill developmentcreating a plan and executing on it to develop the player. Its been three years now. She going to need that offensive development if she hopes to be a long-term WNBA player" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1985472871943324062) 2025-11-03T22:23Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "@DayDreamThis If Toby comes to Notre Damechefs kiss" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1985477475326181642) 2025-11-03T22:41Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "That caption is right. Notre Dame commit Amari Byles really does move like a pro already. Very crisp and smooth Thank you @billionairevsn for the highlights https://t.co/vRLN62AV3Y Thank you @billionairevsn for the highlights https://t.co/vRLN62AV3Y" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1985505688395923877) 2025-11-04T00:33Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "It was good to see Iyanna Moore participating in [--] v [--] drills in their October [--] practice. She was held out of a scrimmage in mid-October. The injury keeping her out of Notre Dames first game tomorrow doesnt look too serious. Full video from @ndwbb below -" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1985880027259683281) 2025-11-05T01:21Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "Mikayla Blakes and Hannah Hidalgo (both Jersey born and raised) both had an effective FG% of 50%+ last year (best to adjust for the fact that 3s 2s). That is very good especially when considering they are at the very top of the opposing teams scouting report and play from the guard position. For reference only 60% of the players who made 1st team AP All-America last year had an eFG% over 50%. 46% sophomore year like what are we talking about Try something else quickly 🙂 46% sophomore year like what are we talking about Try something else quickly 🙂" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1985893756378497145) 2025-11-05T02:15Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "Sports discourse can be so toxic I think it stems from a flawed framework of thinking. Thinking in terms of snapshots leads to a 'bias for the present' (recency bias). A better framework is to think in terms of trajectories / patterns and 'variance'--ranges rather than point estimates. Players are going to overperform and underperform their 'averages'. Relax and avoid overreacting It comes across as very childish and myopic🤔😂" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1985940563179233662) 2025-11-05T05:21Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "I think UConn are the favorites. But the tournament is single-elimination. All it takes is foul trouble to Strong or Fudd or a bad shooting game where and a better defensive team stops those dribble drive penetrations and cuts that led to easy baskets that game or another team just getting hot from the field and they can most definitely be beat. After all if one really believed in ones heart of hearts that it were a foregone conclusion who would win they would deflate the entertainment factor that comes from sports always containing an element of unpredictability. I hold dearly to Aristotles" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1986096289273274538) 2025-11-05T15:40Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "Lets go Why NDWBB Faith Family Player Development Academics Blue Blood wcbb program. Its Guard U baby that plays a pro style system. Develops players INTO lottery picks (Soni Citron from #16 ranked HS player into the #3 pick and #1 pick in her age group Jackie Young from #11 ranked HS player into #1 pick etc). ☘" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1986098516046082196) 2025-11-05T15:49Z [--] followers, [----] engagements "@TheHoopHerald Im not sure about that [----] Justin Timberlake look coach. 😭" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1986103842426212575) 2025-11-05T16:10Z [--] followers, [----] engagements "If LIV golf is any indication of player payouts then certain WNBA players are about to be paid big-time if they decide to join (although certainly not quite the alleged $300 million to a Jon Rahm). Also just like the discourse around LIV got really heated I think we can expect WNBA discourse to get really heated as well. And just judging from what certain players have been saying and who they have connections with (albeit weak signals) I have my eye out on some certain players looking to join. NEWS: Nneka Ogwumike has signed a contract with new womens basketball league Project B. She is set" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1986157475494805981) 2025-11-05T19:43Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "@amicker23 Somewhere Cathy Engelbert is smiling for her Alma Mater 😭" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1986160790383305217) 2025-11-05T19:56Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "@ndwbb Player X I love how Vanessa is playing" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1986243728349274525) 2025-11-06T01:26Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "@ndwbb Great performance Very proud of her ☘" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1986258766036381779) 2025-11-06T02:26Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "@primetimeMitch Rather than appreciating her career high you decide to try to tear her down. Appalling We get it. Its obvious you have a bias for Duke being based in North Carolina. Now talk about Oluchi Okanawa and how much of an offensive force she is now that she transferred to Maryland" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1986470472561893643) 2025-11-06T16:27Z [--] followers, [----] engagements "@SkimMilkey Shooter☘ Kayla McBride ranked #20 out of high school. Four years at Notre Dame later #3 overall pick in the WNBA draft" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1986585290694402423) 2025-11-07T00:03Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "@SCNext @JenicaRaine10 @espnW @espn @ndwbb @IrishCoachIvey Shooter ☘ ☘ ☘" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1986586244915277983) 2025-11-07T00:07Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "@DayDreamThis Interesting So that Tiger Woods activate the glutes meme he talked about in reference to preventing back injuries extends to the ACL as well" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1986929224410939695) 2025-11-07T22:50Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "Motivation should come from good habits and discipline directed at good Not transient fickle feelings Greatness is boring there was a lot of boring days in the gym just working on my one dribble pull ups - Anthony Edwards Love this https://t.co/Plc9PEVsZ7 Greatness is boring there was a lot of boring days in the gym just working on my one dribble pull ups - Anthony Edwards Love this https://t.co/Plc9PEVsZ7" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1987280003319669045) 2025-11-08T22:04Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "Calling all Notre Dame womens basketball fans. Feel free to join this community page to connect with and follow fellow @ndwbb fans and discuss all things related to the team in a constructive uplifting manner especially on game days. https://x.com/i/communities/1985946307236937780 https://x.com/i/communities/1985946307236937780" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1987286447595180543) 2025-11-08T22:29Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "The money thinks NC State is only worthy of a [----] pt advantage. The money thinks USC has a great chance. After watching that Tennessee-NC State game there were a lot of new players it was only a 1st game and there were many mistakes (especially by Tennessee on the defensive end)" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1987586370056093973) 2025-11-09T18:21Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "@ndwbb @HannahHidalgo @accwbb ☘ ☘ ☘" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1988087007030243483) 2025-11-11T03:30Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "In light of the freshman debuts by Aaliyah Chavez Jazzy Davidson Zakiyah Johnson and more this past week heres a throwback to Hannah Hidalgos 1st college game against eventual undefeated NCAA champions South Carolina in Paris. [--] pts [--] rebounds [--] assists [--] steals From: Tremendous Players/YT" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1988331680323826023) 2025-11-11T19:43Z [--] followers, [----] engagements "Its nice to see Vanessa De Jesus getting more of a chance to show off her offensive skillset at Notre Dame. Many people might not know she was the #37 ranked HS player where she played at Sierra Canyon while Bronny James was there (45 players will be selected in the [----] WNBA draftmaybe a strong showing this year gives her a fighting chance)" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1988335822823952794) 2025-11-11T19:59Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "@ndwbb @Bella_Ragone07 ☘ ☘ ☘" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1988719831936561608) 2025-11-12T21:25Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "@PostMovesShow I thought so too that the Fever series was going to be a harder series for the Las Vegas Aces to win compared to their Finals matchup against the Mercury. Small quick guards who can dribble penetrate effectively were giving them fits all year" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1988724160152183080) 2025-11-12T21:42Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "I like how Kelsey Mitchell gives credit to Carlos Knox in terms of getting her to come out of her shell and helping her develop her leadership abilities when he served as interim head coach of the Fever. Glad that Notre Dame made him an assistant coach this year. I know Tamika Catchings is also high on him. Ive always thought that leadership especially upperclassmen leadership is one of those crucial things that often gets neglected when assessing teams. Video here (starts at 34:40): https://youtu.be/Ul0RkMI33Wssi=JXk6Og92-qXUerap https://youtu.be/Ul0RkMI33Wssi=JXk6Og92-qXUerap" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1988746105199485025) 2025-11-12T23:09Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "@KTthePEREZident @SkimMilkey She's been the best player on the floor against UConn (twice against Paige) USC (against Juju) Texas (against Booker) South Carolina Duke etc etc etc. https://x.com/GrandTheftDalgo/status/1883893175183716382s=20 One year ago today Hannah Hidalgo delivered a historic freshman performance stealing the show on UConns alumni night: [--] PTS [--] RBS [--] AST 14-24 FG 3-5 3PT https://t.co/L93LBzLCUP https://x.com/GrandTheftDalgo/status/1883893175183716382s=20 One year ago today Hannah Hidalgo delivered a historic freshman performance stealing the show on UConns alumni night:" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1988791468727877997) 2025-11-13T02:10Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "Notre Dame assistant coach Carlos Knox on Hannah Hidalgo's historic performance today: "I like how she reading the game--how she's feeling the game."" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1988791941799260431) 2025-11-13T02:12Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "@iconrouge 😭 Unfortunately many people do not do that much due diligence. Sienna Betts warned us: https://x.com/kfpshon/status/1942321784650342648s=20 Sienna and Jazzy talking about the Aaliyah Chavez beef https://t.co/v5BbBDd6NS https://x.com/kfpshon/status/1942321784650342648s=20 Sienna and Jazzy talking about the Aaliyah Chavez beef https://t.co/v5BbBDd6NS" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1988794764825952654) 2025-11-13T02:23Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "@ndwbb @HannahHidalgo Hannah my dawg All in only [--] minutes of work ☘☘☘" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1988798179178058020) 2025-11-13T02:36Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "@leftygambler @jessica_smetana Couple points: Her dad used to run her socials. She apologized. Her best friend is Madison Booker (not an acquaintance but best friend). Sienna Betts warned us: https://x.com/kfpshon/status/1942321784650342648s=20 Sienna and Jazzy talking about the Aaliyah Chavez beef https://t.co/v5BbBDd6NS https://x.com/kfpshon/status/1942321784650342648s=20 Sienna and Jazzy talking about the Aaliyah Chavez beef https://t.co/v5BbBDd6NS" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1988802110755062065) 2025-11-13T02:52Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "@ndwbb @HannahHidalgo So cute ☘" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1988802597093011907) 2025-11-13T02:54Z [--] followers, [----] engagements "@AmariByles2026 @ndwbb ☘ ☘ ☘" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1988816473960378504) 2025-11-13T03:49Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "Glasses got the hell on because she lacked leadership skills (too low energy and quietshes no Paige) and has a history of being jealous of her teammates. Look up her strange reaction to Debra Antonelli suggesting that Soni Citron was as valuable to the team as her several years ago. The signs were there" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1988818735801749711) 2025-11-13T03:58Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "@naazweed I hope she ends up in Philly at some point. The South Jersey / Philly area is where shes from and it fits her personality perfectly" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1988819439551410428) 2025-11-13T04:01Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "Notre Dame doesnt mess around with their academics. Hannah talking about going to class before her historic night ☘ ☘ ☘ Notre Dame womens basketball star Hannah Hidalgo speaks after her 44-point 16-steal performance in a 85-58 win against Akron Wednesday. Hidalgo set a program record for most points scored in a single game and an NCAA record for most steals in a single game. 🎥🗣☘🏀 https://t.co/6eRglICqKc Notre Dame womens basketball star Hannah Hidalgo speaks after her 44-point 16-steal performance in a 85-58 win against Akron Wednesday. Hidalgo set a program record for most points scored" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1988821282083991703) 2025-11-13T04:08Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "Shes already proven to be a player capable of leading a winning team. Making the Team USA Americup squad was hard enough but she thrived in leading a team of college all-stars to a gold medal over Brazil and making the all-tournament team. That was a good Brazil team that beat a Team USA of Rickea Angel Betts Barker Raven etc in the prior Americup. Last year ND reached the #1 ranking but fell off late largely because of a lack of upperclassmen leadership (every team eventually faces adversity but compare and contrast the leadership of a Paige Bueckers when they were in the gutters after" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1988890622317797492) 2025-11-13T08:44Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "@TaliaGoodmanWBB I am completely locked into this game right now. West Virginia is playing inspired rn" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1989506809342956019) 2025-11-15T01:32Z [--] followers, [----] engagements "@TaliaGoodmanWBB Rivire for president" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1989519991398699372) 2025-11-15T02:25Z [--] followers, [----] engagements "@WomensHoops_USA Hannah Hidalgo with the go-ahead steal game-tying assist then game winning middy Fun to watch Notre Dame never gave up and kept fighting ☘ ☘ ☘" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1992035598400626720) 2025-11-22T01:01Z [--] followers, [----] engagements "@xennnnn786 @WomensHoops_USA Vanessa De Jesus and KK played well Cass had an off game but game ending defensive play Still hoping Iyana Moore comes around. Notre Dame could really use her 10-15 ppg. She still looks injured or very rusty" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1992036047258296685) 2025-11-22T01:02Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "@mytracktality Man if Iyana can get going it will open up their offense so much more. She looks a step and half slow right now. Hopefully its just her getting her legs back" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1992045315080499372) 2025-11-22T01:39Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "What struck me the most is how much grit and resilience this team has. They could have folded after last game. But the bounce back was impressive From what Ive seen the team chemistry of this team is so much better compared to years past. Even when they were down you could see them trying to pick each other back up. Upperclassmen #Leadership WIN CAM 🎥 #GoIrish https://t.co/Tg6W3SzP9c WIN CAM 🎥 #GoIrish https://t.co/Tg6W3SzP9c" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1992049694663692674) 2025-11-22T01:57Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "@TaliaGoodmanWBB Big test of UConns player leadership this game. This is the first game theyve faced adversity. Every team will eventually face adversity. I still think theyll pull it out" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1992058682914546065) 2025-11-22T02:32Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "@JohnDBrice1 @ndwbb @jlbirish @HannahHidalgo Thats so sweet ☘" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1992081004279009712) 2025-11-22T04:01Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "Your takeaway after watching that is UConn is unbeatable We really need to normalize building variance into our expectations of outcomes. Basketball is a game where the greatest players in history have 1-15 (Taurasi) 4-21 (Steph Curry) 7-33 (Durant) etc. games. If Azzi plays to her season averages Michigan probably wins. But credit to her for a great performance (one of the best of her great career). You dont think its possible for Sarah and Azzi to both have off shooting nights They did last year against Oklahoma in the NCAA tournament but Paige was there to save the season (imagine if Paige" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1992085667091034268) 2025-11-22T04:20Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "The thing about college basketball is that the marquee players are almost always playing. Perhaps a lot of that is because there are [--] to [--] days (sometimes more) between games. In pro ball its oftentimes a crapshoot whether those marquee players will even play which really hurts the vibes. Probably due to a condensed schedule with many back to backs" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1992091303694524849) 2025-11-22T04:42Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "@ndwbb @NDFootball Keep that gas pedal down ☘" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1992334861831745763) 2025-11-22T20:50Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "I don't know how you can watch this interview with Jeremiah Love and not admire him. The man is an inspiration ☘☘☘ Jeremiyah Love on Notre Dame's culture CFP push his legacy & more T. via @YouTube https://youtu.be/oy_MNXlCi_ksi=zHaNo9XfuQ1yUFBf https://youtu.be/oy_MNXlCi_ksi=zHaNo9XfuQ1yUFBf" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1992740365657571672) 2025-11-23T23:41Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "@AmariByles2026 @ndwbb @JacyAbii @JenicaRaine10 @Bella_Ragone07 @isabellasanghaa ☘☘☘" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1992741049324970239) 2025-11-23T23:44Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "I don't know how you can watch this interview with Jeremiyah Love and not admire him. The man is an inspiration ☘📷☘ Jeremiyah Love on Notre Dame's culture CFP push his legacy & more T. via @YouTube https://youtu.be/oy_MNXlCi_ksi=Ci289gGhKgx4OrmX https://youtu.be/oy_MNXlCi_ksi=Ci289gGhKgx4OrmX" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1992742603218108716) 2025-11-23T23:50Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "@TheDunkCentral How do you have 1st team All-WNBA players Allisha Gray and Kelsey Mitchell not even invited to the camp They were literally top [--] WNBA players last season" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1993049888133988483) 2025-11-24T20:11Z [--] followers, [----] engagements "Hannah Hidalgo has been certified since Day [--]. One of only four players (yes only four) in NCAA history to be 1st team AP All-American as a freshman and sophomore with Juju Maya Moore and Paris. And two time ACC defensive player of the year. Michigan coach KBA literally said she had to employ the same defensive scheme she had to use against Caitlin Clark to slow her down. And they intentionally avoided having the ball in her area of the court because as Lobo said shes the most disruptive defender in college basketball since Britney Griner. While different sports thats reminiscent of Deion" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1993082594616025151) 2025-11-24T22:21Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "@chaddyboy93 She might be their best player. She was the biggest reason they beat NC State" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1993105429845659739) 2025-11-24T23:52Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "@OptaSTATS @ndwbb Thats a pretty crazy stat. While I generally avoid comparing stats across different leagues I think its safe to say Hannah Hidalgo is a first-of-her-kind player in womens basketball" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1993201902952366402) 2025-11-25T06:15Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "I do think NC State matches up well against Notre Dame. Their size and rebounding down low will be problems. Michigan was +22 on the boards against us. Malaya Gisela and Cass will have to play very physical and tough in that game. And the guards will have to help out in rebounding more than other games. But definitely beatable" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1993203261449371987) 2025-11-25T06:21Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "I dont really get the preoccupation with going #1 in the WNBA draft. Its not like the NBA where going #1 vs #2 can mean more than $5 million over the life of the rookie contract. At least according to the most recent CBA as long as youre picked in the lottery the salary is essentially the same. I think lottery-bound players are more worried about fit and long-term opportunity" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1993208116050379252) 2025-11-25T06:40Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "@bruce_straughan Go LSU in the meantime ☘" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1994904645429596324) 2025-11-29T23:01Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "As of [----] womens basketball programs can hire [--] on-court assistant coaches. To my knowledge Notre Dame currently only employs [--] (Carlos Knox Michaela Mabrey Charel Allen and Coach O). Other major programs use up those five slots. I wonder if they hire another assistant coach in the next couple years especially in light of the following SHOOTING MECHANICS and WOMENs COLLEGE BASKETBALL: It is mildly baffling to me that college coaching staffs dont have dedicated shooting coaches on its staff. There are way too many players with slingshot motions (eg Jadyn Donovan at Duke) subtle two-handed" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1995223315603169345) 2025-11-30T20:08Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "Anybody just catch that interaction between Cori Close and Janiah Barker at the end of game Chilly" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1995273816893980879) 2025-11-30T23:28Z [--] followers, [----] engagements "I love Gianniss message here. Success is about 1) process orientation and 2) building in the concept of variance into our expectations of outcomes (it should be done because it best reflects the nature of reality). Everytime I get mad at my sports team for losing I remind myself of what Giannis said. Arguably my favorite response to a reporter ever. https://t.co/Uex32XzY1V Everytime I get mad at my sports team for losing I remind myself of what Giannis said. Arguably my favorite response to a reporter ever. https://t.co/Uex32XzY1V" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1996016335646793946) 2025-12-03T00:39Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "Leadership and Player-Led Locker Rooms are some of those things in team sports that is often neglected (because it is hard to measure) but absolutely crucial to success. As the Las Vegas Aces showed last year their turnaround from a 9-11 record and a [--] point loss to the Minnesota Lynx to winning the WNBA Finals in a sweep was largely of it. Hate to see this story getting taken out of context. Aja Wilson was talking about the tone of the locker room not the talent. Even went on to say that shes since spoken to Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young about how they can be better leaders for next season." [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1996036482856091963) 2025-12-03T01:59Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "@ndwbb @HannahHidalgo That was nice ☘ ☘ ☘" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1999290149684019474) 2025-12-12T01:28Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "Hannah with the Jordan logo jelly bag is deeeep @HannahHidalgo showing off 📺 ACCNX #GoIrish https://t.co/ks8ynzSViZ bag is deeeep @HannahHidalgo showing off 📺 ACCNX #GoIrish https://t.co/ks8ynzSViZ" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/1999338491273248837) 2025-12-12T04:40Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "@ndwbb Keeping putting up those 3s We havent been taking enough of them. More Hannah and Vanessa drive and kicks please ☘ ☘ ☘" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/2000034003139821852) 2025-12-14T02:43Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "Hannah Hidalgo Triple Double in [--] mins [--] points (13-17; 2-4 from 3) [--] steals [--] assists [--] rebounds * 1st [--] pt triple double in Notre Dame program history ☘ ☘ ☘" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/2002915717969293569) 2025-12-22T01:34Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "Best All-Around Guard in college basketball. Scoring + Passing + Game Winners + Leadership + Game Winners. ☘ ☘ ☘ Also 1st [--] pt triple double in Notre Dame program history (not too shabby considering Niele Ruth Skylar Kayla Jewel Jackie Arike Marina and Soni have played there)" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/2002919309304386020) 2025-12-22T01:49Z [--] followers, [----] engagements "@ndwbb @HannahHidalgo Dawg ☘" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/2002921000221179912) 2025-12-22T01:55Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "This app isnt representative tho. Some top players (I can name them but shouldnt) dont have any kind of dedicated fan support (let alone dedicated fan pages). So if you go by this app these players have no dedicated fans. But that isnt true. Twitter tends to promote negativity bias like the rest of media because drama draws attention unfortunately. Even many Azzi fans think theres a large group of people that hate her" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/2002935510537507011) 2025-12-22T02:53Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "@ND_HenighanFan @ndwbb How many ACC championships did Miles deliver while there Zero. The only ACC championship they have is when Hannah came in to play PG with Miles out with a torn ACL" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/2002941996424642919) 2025-12-22T03:19Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "@NaismithTrophy @HannahHidalgo @ndwbb @WomensHoops_USA @jerseymikes Best All-Around Guard in college basketball. Scoring + Passing + Defense + Leadership + Game Winners (rare ability to play on-ball and off-ball at a high level). ☘ ☘ ☘" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/2002954855816868186) 2025-12-22T04:10Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "I think the key to this team is 1) rebounding (too many extra shot attempts for the other team; outrebounded big in losses by [--] to Michigan and [--] to Ole Miss which was crazy) and 2) 3-pt shooting (they were taking way too few given their personnel and the way they want to play with [--] or [--] out). Nice to see them hunting 3s more. Would like to see even more drive and kicks for open 3s by VDJ and HH" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/2002975679848095982) 2025-12-22T05:33Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "True I think the key to this team is 1) rebounding (too many extra shot attempts in losses like getting outrebounded by [--] vs Michigan and [--] vs Ole Miss) and 2) Three point shooting (especially given their personnel and style of perimeter style of play). Nice to see them hunting 3s recently. Want to see even more drive and kicks by VDJ and HH for those 3s" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/2002976521112236313) 2025-12-22T05:36Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "They definitely underperformed last year. I would argue it was a lack of upperclassmen player leadership especially from the one with the initials of OM (shes even admitted this year that she lacked leadership last year). This year is a rebuilding year with a great incoming class coming in so well see. So now youre going to cherry pick individual games I mean Diana Taurasi Paige Bueckers etc are great players and theyve had their share of bad shooting nights. Like Taurasi going 1-15 in an NCAA tournament loss. Paige has her share of 3-14 2-11 3-12 5-17 (against ND) etc games. Just this year" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/2003308005874631127) 2025-12-23T03:33Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "This is exactly why I thought all those folks saying Trade Fox (before he had even played a game this season) were being way too premature. Its still early but this is very promising. Needless to say a lot goes into winning a championship but it looks like they have as good of a chance as anybody at winning it this year (barring injuries)" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/2004351057217180030) 2025-12-26T00:38Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "Averaging [--] pts / [--] rebounds / [--] assists / [--] steals on the #18 ranked team (where she is the only starter on that started on an NCAA team last year) is 🔥. Then you add the unmatched motor. Definition of a two-way impact player at the guard position. Theres a reason she has the #1 Box Plus-Minus (BPM) among guards and 2nd overall only behind Sarah Strong (for players playing at least [--] mpg). HANNAH HIDALGO TONIGHT 🔥 [--] POINTS [--] REBOUNDS [--] ASSISTS [--] STEALS https://t.co/WnqnMeN5ZW HANNAH HIDALGO TONIGHT 🔥 [--] POINTS [--] REBOUNDS [--] ASSISTS [--] STEALS https://t.co/WnqnMeN5ZW" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/2005806543191892069) 2025-12-30T01:02Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "Hidalgo averaging [--] pts / [--] rebounds / [--] assists / [--] steals plus that unmatched dawg motor is fire. Lebron James is the leader in most 20+ pts / 5+ rbds / 5+ asts / 5+ stls games (25 games) across the NBA WNBA and NCAA in the past [--] years. And she is averaging it. ☘ ☘ ☘ Definition of a two-way impact guard. Highest BPM (schedule adjusted) among guards and second in the NCAA overall (for players playing [--] mpg). https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2005808140248658289 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2005808140248658289" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/2005808140248658289) 2025-12-30T01:08Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "@HannahHReport I dont think people realize Notre Dames starting five has only one player who was a starter in NCAA basketball last year. Guess who that player was And theyre still ranked #18 in country" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/2005809050223796501) 2025-12-30T01:11Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "This Notre Dame team only has one starter who was a starter in NCAA womens college basketball last year. And they are ranked #18. What other ranked teams have only one starter who started on any team in womens college basketball last year" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/2005809670531789097) 2025-12-30T01:14Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "@ndwbb @HannahHidalgo Two way all-around impact. ☘ Scoring + Passing + Rebounding + Defense + #1 Dawg Motor" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/2005816293321252934) 2025-12-30T01:40Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "@ndwbb All-around player [--] / [--] / [--] / [--] / [--] is a crazy statline. ☘" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/2005819150451507272) 2025-12-30T01:52Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "I should be clear Im referring to the starting five against Michigan USC and Ole Miss (Hannah Vanessa KK Cass and Gisela)" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/2005824889983283696) 2025-12-30T02:14Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "Here is a statistical breakdown of the 2025-26 women's college basketball freshman class. 🏀 Best Freshman thus far: USC's Jazzy Davidson [--] All-Around Impact: What separates her from players like Oklahoma's Aaliyah Chavez and Gonzaga's Lauren Whittaker has been defense. She has the highest Defensive Box Plus-Minus in the entire class of [---] while maintaining an elite OBPM of [---] (higher than Chavez's 5.9) She is a two-way impact player reminiscent of the archetypes becoming more heavily prioritized by NBA teams like OKC and Spurs (with struggles by the Lakers in contrast). [--] Offensive Engine:" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/2006149029936390292) 2025-12-30T23:42Z [--] followers, [----] engagements "Here is a statistical breakdown of the remaining Top [--] players from ESPN's Ranking of the [----] High School Class including Duke's Emilee Skinner South Carolina's Agot Maker Stanford's Hailee Swain Tennesee's Mia Pauldo and LSU's Zakiyah Johnson" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/2006150155179815242) 2025-12-30T23:47Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "Here is a statistical breakdown of notable players during their freshman season for comparison of this year's freshman class to current star players (eg Paige Bueckers Caitlin Clark Azzi Fudd Lauren Betts Flau'jae Johnson Juju Watkins Hannah Hidalgo Sarah Strong Joyce Edwards etc). https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2006152159860281543 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2006152159860281543" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/2006152159860281543) 2025-12-30T23:55Z [--] followers, [----] engagements "It's still early in the season but I have Jazzy number [--] thus far because of 1) her all-around two-way impact (especially at the defensive end) as backed up by her high BPM 2) her primary playmaker responsibilities for her team backed up by her high Offensive Load number and 3) actual contributions (rate stats that convert into volume stats with minutes played--several top freshman average [--] mpg). 4) She has also played by far the most number of ranked teams at [--] while Chavez has only played [--] and Whitaker has played [--] so far. I break it down in more detail here along with other high-ranking" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/2006154277778252139) 2025-12-31T00:03Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "I agree that it should be Jazzy even now. Thus far she's by far the most impactful all-around player with primary playmaking responsibilities that is playing heavy minutes (potential is not actual). She's even played 3x the number of ranked teams that Oklahoma has played. I make the case with stats here. https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/2006149029936390292s=20 https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/2006149029936390292s=20" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/2006158890640236587) 2025-12-31T00:22Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "I haven't looked into this particular case. But in general I think you just have to remind yourself that X / Twitter can be a bubble of some of the most obsessive and unhinged folks who derive any self-confidence and self-worth they have from celebrities (including sports celebrities) and are thus the most toxic people when it comes to any perceived threat to that celebrity's status because their identity is wrapped up in it. In my short time here I've also noticed many have narcissistic tendencies for control meaning any kind of perceived threat to how they fancy things should go gets" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/2006164852251750805) 2025-12-31T00:45Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "WNBA Draft Meta Strategy to consider. I wonder whether the draft dynamics in the WNBA are relevantly different that smart GMs are looking more at drafting best player available (BPA) rather than fit and/or potential. [--]. The gap between the best WNBA players and the best College players isnt as wide as many people probably think Eg there were two rookie all-stars in [----] and three rookie all-stars in [----] This is perhaps a good reason to take the best college players now because theres a good probability they will already be among the best [--] players in the league as early as their 1st year." [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/2006205004634353851) 2025-12-31T03:25Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "Its not only the ND admissions standards and transfer credits but its the fact that their back office infrastructure was well behind other top schools (LSU South Carolina UCLA Texas etc) that have had dedicated NIL specialists and/or GMs. They were getting outplayed by other schools with that infrastructure already in place. However they finally caught up this past summer by hiring Pat Garrity as GM to oversee the roster and player budget. And the evidence of how important this was is already in. They have arguably the best freshmen recruiting classes next year. And Im sure they will be very" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/2008065603190337710) 2026-01-05T06:38Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "Its really the rebounding and lack of a defensive paint presence. The lack of a paint presence especially forces them to go into a zone. You can see why as they went man-to-man in the 2nd half (to try to limit 3s) but then gave up at least [--] and-1 baskets to the Duke bigs almost immediately. Going zone also hurts their defensive rebounding. I really dislike their zone defense that they have to play out of necessity. They also were kind of forced into it last year. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2008091779942498582 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2008091779942498582" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/2008091779942498582) 2026-01-05T08:22Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "This LSU team reminds me a lot of the Notre Dame team from last year. They have the talent to do great things but Im not sure the leadership especially upperclassmen leadership is there to handle the adversity and setbacks (which hits every team at some point). We can talk about the coaches all we want but the teams with strong player leadership teams will always be better and more durable in the long run. They still have a lot of opportunities like UConn did last year after their losses. Its up to them. Time will tell Albeit I dont think theyre as talented as that Notre Dame team (especially" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/2008391267223576983) 2026-01-06T04:12Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "It's happening in college football and it will continue to happen in college basketball especially women's college basketball. The best teams are probably going to be the oldest teams. I also wonder whether European pros who never attended college look to join a college team given the money being poured in now. #NCAAWBB The avg age of the Indiana Hoosiers team is [--] years old. For perspective the Green Bay Packers avg age this season is [--] years old. Cignitti knows what he is doing. Grown Man Teams are the way of the future. The avg age of the Indiana Hoosiers team is [--] years old. For" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/2009431259496276252) 2026-01-09T01:05Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "No she doesnt. Her true shooting % is 56%. Juju Watkinss TS was only 54% when she won it last year. Shes averaging [--] ppg / [--] rpg / [--] apg / [--] spg. Never been done in NCAA history. Although she was a 37% [--] point shooter as a freshman and sophomore (very good at volume) so if she gets that going this year shell be closer to [--] ppg which be insane numbers" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/2010426945641787892) 2026-01-11T19:01Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "The reason they were even in games this year is that Hidalgo has been a two way force at the PG position. [--] Way Players is the theme of the year in the NBA and WNBA. Shes arguably the best two way player at the guard position. The main reasons theyve lost are 1) rebounding (eg getting outrebounded by [--] against Michigan and [--] against Ole Miss) and 2) defensive paint presence (eg did you watch that Duke game). Regarding the roster Notre Dame finally hired a GM to catch up to other top schools. And what do you know they have arguably the best incoming freshmen classes next year. And Im sure" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/2010436081234387128) 2026-01-11T19:38Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "They were the #1 team at one point after beating UConn USC and Texas. And they definitely underperformed last year. I think it happened for several reasons: 1) lack of upperclassmen leadership (did you see how Miles yelled at her TCU teammates after not getting the ball; she also used to bicker about Citron getting shine earlier in her careerfight or flight mentality) 2) lack of defensive rebounding and paint presence (eg Westbeld getting outrebounded [--] to against KK Timpsonthe truth is this has always been an ND weakness that hopefully gets fixed in the future with roster and adding a new" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/2010446449259999611) 2026-01-11T20:19Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "That crazy to say considering her performances against UConn (twice against Paige) USC (against Juju then this year with arguably the best perimeter defender in the Big [--] guarding her Kennedy Smith) Texas (against Harmon and Booker) South Carolina (31 pts in her first ever game) ACC Tournament MVP (against James and Rivers two 1st Round WNBA picks). https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2010452612009857091 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2010452612009857091" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/2010452612009857091) 2026-01-11T20:43Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "@SkimMilkey The Principle of Transitivity doesnt hold up in sports. Its like rock paper and scissors. Frazier beat Ali (first fight) and Forwman destroyed Frazier but Ali beats Foreman. Its more about matchups" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/2010463743805947922) 2026-01-11T21:28Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "@debbieantonelli @ndwbb @HannahHidalgo Great calls on the game Enjoyed your commentary" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/2010486539940163987) 2026-01-11T22:58Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "Here is a ranking of the [--] women's college basketball watch-list candidates for the Wooden Award (ie National Player of the Year) sorted by BPM (Box Plus-Minus) with a breakdown of OBPM and DBPM (to assess offensive and defensive impact as of 1.12.26. 🧵 #NCAAWBB #WoodenAward https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2010850247057318195 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2010850247057318195" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/2010850247057318195) 2026-01-12T23:03Z [--] followers, 22.2K engagements "Below are some names like Gianna Kneepkans Raven Johnson and Maddie Doogan that should probably also be given some consideration. Is Kneepkens the best or second-best player on UCLA" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/2010850254372184505) 2026-01-12T23:03Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "Here is BPM ranking by potential [----] WNBA draft picks at the PG position. Does Raven Johnson have a chance of following the Veronica Burton career arc of starting off as a solid defender / game manager and growing into more of an offensive scoring threat at the WNBA level" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/2010850256469237775) 2026-01-12T23:03Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "I am one of those supporters. Girl is playing with a black eye putting up [--] pt / [--] rbd / [--] str / [--] ast games against top [--] opponents getting the full treatment of either face guarding double teams load ups. Did you see how exhausted she was during that game Some people assume players can play heavy minutes and increase minutes like turning up a dial. I think many people underestimate how hard it is to play so many minutes while never actually taking a play off (many do especially on defense). She's anti-load management because her team needs her. Warrior and dawg" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/2010875518732947560) 2026-01-13T00:44Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "Sonia Citron on Hannah Hidalgo: ☘ ☘ ☘ Hannah is a phenomenal player. I think everybody knows that. Definitely one-of-a-kind. And playing with her is amazing. She really makes you better and the fact she is an offensive and defensive player really adds to her game. So I know her defensive tenacity really sets our team and really just gets us going. She really just pushes us to be better and her energy is just contagious. @ndwbb @HannahHidalgo https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2011259585768931660 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2011259585768931660" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/2011259585768931660) 2026-01-14T02:10Z [--] followers, [----] engagements "Several things the Notre Dame coaching staff really has to work on (not only for this years team but future teams because its been a trend with past teams): 1) Defensive rebounding (giving up way too many offensive boards and extra shot attempts) 2) Defensive paint presence (giving up too many points in the paint) 3) Pick and roll defense (particularly by the bigs) 4) Half-court pace (way too much standing around). Why not have Hannah look to drive and kick more for threes in order to space the floor Seemed like that has been the best offense for this team. The advantage is Hidalgo drawing" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/2011965426931269655) 2026-01-16T00:55Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "Wemby with the bald head going full Kareem Abdul-Jabbar mode. Start of the 10-year run of multiple MVPs and NBA championships. Wemby recruiting Giannis: If youre serious Jeremy Sochans gone by morning. 👀 https://t.co/2FD4IbfH2C Wemby recruiting Giannis: If youre serious Jeremy Sochans gone by morning. 👀 https://t.co/2FD4IbfH2C" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/2012022229417288063) 2026-01-16T04:40Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "Not only the small sample size (40 minutes games with less than [--] on a season) its also telling how players from the same team tend to be bunched together (I think part of the point the commenter made above). I remember Jordan Lee being ranked higher than Sarah Strong on RAPM for much of this year. Although not perfect itself (rate stats need to consider volume) its why I tend to prefer BPM (whether Basketball Reference or Torvik) for ranking star players in college. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2012660343496151246 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2012660343496151246" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/2012660343496151246) 2026-01-17T22:56Z [--] followers, [----] engagements "@NaismithTrophy @jerseymikes @ndwbb @HannahHidalgo Best All-Around Guard in women's basketball (scoring + passing + defending + energy + leadership)" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/2012681179883860296) 2026-01-18T00:19Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "Briefly scanning the list the list already makes more sense. Raegan Beers should probably be ahead of Peyton Verhulst in terms of contributions to Oklahomas success (the order was flipped on the other list). And Maddie Doogan should probably be higher than #32 like she was on the other list (granted her defense is holding her back from being higher). https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2012971881297494038 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2012971881297494038" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/2012971881297494038) 2026-01-18T19:34Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "Addy Brown has been by far one of Iowa States best players. They are missing +14.1 in BPM and arguably their best defender. Iowa State is currently in a freefall without Addy Brown. You just hate to see this Now [--] straight losses: 72-70 L to #22 Baylor 71-63 L to Cincinnati 83-70 L to WVU 68-62 L to Colorado 86-58 L to Oklahoma State (today) They are searching for their first win since Iowa State is currently in a freefall without Addy Brown. You just hate to see this Now [--] straight losses: 72-70 L to #22 Baylor 71-63 L to Cincinnati 83-70 L to WVU 68-62 L to Colorado 86-58 L to Oklahoma" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/2012982399655895476) 2026-01-18T20:16Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "@squinternz I really want her to stay at Notre Dame. But I wouldnt fault her for transferring to Texas or South Carolina next year (she really is a kind of second coming of Dawn Staley iykyk) especially if Coach Ivey gets fired" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/2013416108213027140) 2026-01-20T00:59Z [--] followers, [----] engagements "I think the big fuss is misplaced. Real hoopers take it as a sign of respect if anything. Its really only the top players in the sport who get such treatment. Other recent examples on tv that pop to mind are Paige (obviously a great player) Wembenyama at Madison Square Garden (obviously a great player) etc. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2013502514620993810 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2013502514620993810" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/2013502514620993810) 2026-01-20T06:43Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "This is just plain false. It has more to do with catching up to the other top schools by finally hiring a GM / NIL Specialist (Pat Garrity) this past summer. Notre Dame has always focused heavily on freshman recruiting (not only for culture but because of academic requirementstheir motto across all their sports programs is not to major in but only to supplement through the portal). But the problem with operating without a dedicated GM in the NIL era is that youre working from a Black Box (nobody knows how much other schools are paying players what the terms are etc). So ND was losing out on a" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/2013785170428715154) 2026-01-21T01:26Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "Whats funny to me is how many people on that forum failed to connect the dots between having a dedicated GM / NIL Specialist and roster construction issues since the NIL era really took off these past two years. The AD Pete Bevacqua talks about it in the latest YT episode of Wake Up the Echoes with the new GM Pat Garrity. I think some on their probably still fail to connect the dots. Its about being proactive not reactive like what any good organization does. Unfortunately ND was reactive the last couple of years. But its good they fixed that and the proof is in the pudding with the incoming" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/2013793263090835915) 2026-01-21T01:58Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "For those bashing the Notre Dame womens basketball teams roster construction this year the recent interview with the new basketball GM Pat Garrity and AD Pete Bevacqua provides Useful Context on how different things are in the NIL era especially in the past two years in the run up to and after the House settlement that allowed for direct payments to college athletes. 🧵 The process of putting together a roster in the NIL era is very messy. Notre Dame basketball GM Pat Garrity describes negotiating contracts as a giant coordination problem. It just gets really hard to get anything creative" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/2014107768152793376) 2026-01-21T22:48Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "@espn Also broke Skylar Digginss Notre Dame record of [---] steals in only [---] seasons. Finished the game with [--] pts / [--] steals / [--] assists / [--] rebounds in the game. ☘ ☘ ☘" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/2014506899702743517) 2026-01-23T01:14Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "@WomensHoops_USA Also became the fastest player to [----] pts (86 games) and broke Skylar Digginss Notre Dame record for most steals (381) in only [---] seasons. Best All-Around Guard in womens college basketball when you factor in scoring + passing + defending + rebounding + motor. ☘ ☘ ☘" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/2014511451575353727) 2026-01-23T01:32Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "Walzs offensive scheme was to pass away from whoever she was defending and to keep her on the weak side to avoid steals. I would say that is heavy defensive impact akin to what elite defensive backs do where quarterbacks wont even try to pass to their side of the field. I think its also reasonable to say that nobody in womens college basketball gets the defensive attention she does on offense (ie faceguarding while offball soft-doubles / hard-doubles while on ball). If her teammates arent knocking down those open shots or taking advantage of the [--] v [--] opportunities she creates to keep" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/2014539329490845938) 2026-01-23T03:22Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "Believe me many of us support Coach Ivey but there are some open questions. There were many factors that team underperformed. My own hunch revolved around lack of upperclassmen leadership (they obviously had all the talent in the world beating UConn USC Texas Duke etc but never really recovered when adversity hitcontrast to how UConn bounced back after people wrote them off last year after the Tennessee loss) pacing (especially in half court sets) not enough three point shooting (their 3pAtr was surprisingly lower than you would think it would have been given their personnel) taking Koval out" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/2014544734497484990) 2026-01-23T03:44Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "@OptaSTATS @ndwbb I like this account. Useful information. Helps put performances into historical perspective. ☘" [X Link](https://x.com/HidalgoMuse/status/2014577979779961301) 2026-01-23T05:56Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "Ive always thought one of Hannah Hidalgos superpowers is her speed quickness and motor. Watch her escaping getting fouled to drain the clock at the end of the game. It was funny as hell to watch them try to catch her. 😭 She said in an interview that if she hadnt played basketball she would have played soccer. Shes the same size as Lionel Messi. Imagine her speed quickness and motor wreaking havoc on the soccer field" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/2014597178816397607) 2026-01-23T07:12Z [--] followers, [----] engagements "@reeseboundz Bruh if she would have turned the corner on that last sequence to beat that last girl (she almost did) and made it to the other side of the court I would have fell over laughing. 😭" [X Link](https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/2014828149499166795) 2026-01-23T22:30Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "Its actually insane. Notre Dames bigs cant rebound and have no defensive paint presence at all. The difference between Hannah Hidalgo and the 2nd best player on her team is as wide as any in womens college basketball (+10 BPM over the 2nd best player). The other Quad [--] teams generally have multiple players with a BPM over [--] but ND has only one. Rebounding / Defensive Paint Presence is by far this teams biggest problem. nd literally isnt a tournament team without hannah hidalgo. nd literally isnt a tournament team without hannah hidalgo" [X Link](https://x.com/HidalgoMuse/status/2015552001124585686) 2026-01-25T22:26Z [--] followers, [----] engagements "@andesiamae That missed free throw offensive rebound has to be the lowlight of the year" [X Link](https://x.com/HidalgoMuse/status/2015552764034843024) 2026-01-25T22:30Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "I should say the top Quad [--] teams have multiple players with BPMs over [--]. Notre Dame is unique in that Hannahs BPM is +10 over the 2nd best player. And they have no other player with a BPM over [--]. Completely winnable games are being lost because NDs bigs cant rebound at all. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015555099670745350 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015555099670745350" [X Link](https://x.com/HidalgoMuse/status/2015555099670745350) 2026-01-25T22:39Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "@NYREEZY I kinda hope one of these ND beat reporters asks her about it. I know shes said her dad and brother-in-law are her trainers. I know she works with Charel Allen as her position coach but Im not sure how involved she is in her shooting mechanics if at all" [X Link](https://x.com/HidalgoMuse/status/2015557198437638399) 2026-01-25T22:47Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "@NYREEZY Fr. On that [----] USC team Mackenzie Forbes was a hooper (she won the Pac12 Tournament MVP that year) and Rayah Marshall was a [----] Team USA Americup member (with Rickea Angel and Lauren) and one of the rare rookies last year to make it through a season on a WNBA roster" [X Link](https://x.com/HidalgoMuse/status/2015560237701636301) 2026-01-25T22:59Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "@NDWBFanatic They dont even necessarily have to do that. They only employ [--] assistant cosches when NCAA rules allow [--]. They can hire that extra coach and give her a soft landing if they want" [X Link](https://x.com/HidalgoMuse/status/2015571204950884642) 2026-01-25T23:43Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "@mytracktality 2023-24 UConn Team" [X Link](https://x.com/HidalgoMuse/status/2015577823763972127) 2026-01-26T00:09Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "@mytracktality [----] Notre Dame Team" [X Link](https://x.com/HidalgoMuse/status/2015578077934551354) 2026-01-26T00:10Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "@CollinReidPS @WembyCentral Lowkey a part of me thinks its Durant trying to play mind games with him to force things inside. Theyre competing for the West after all" [X Link](https://x.com/HidalgoMuse/status/2015578812919304603) 2026-01-26T00:13Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "Ive been waiting for this deep dive too. You dont really see any pieces on their new GM Pat Garrity or anything. I suspect the piece hasnt been written yet because it will have to involve knowledge about his GM / NIL Specialist counterparts at other schools they had been losing recruits they usually would have gotten before the NIL wave really exploded in the past year or two in the run up to the House settlement. That knowledge may be hard to come by in terms of the relevant and precise details involved. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015891043099840720" [X Link](https://x.com/HidalgoMuse/status/2015891043099840720) 2026-01-26T20:54Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "Notre Dame is going to take care of her to not lose her especially when you consider how their AD talks about her (this dude is a pretty big dealhe was Chairman of NBC Sports before taking the job at ND). I also think shes loyal by nature and doesnt she away from challenge / adversity. https://x.com/fightingirish/status/2014063674927800647s=61 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015569376817422572 https://x.com/fightingirish/status/2014063674927800647s=61 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015569376817422572" [X Link](https://x.com/HidalgoMuse/status/2015569376817422572) 2026-01-25T23:36Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "Here is the list of the top [--] players by Torvik Defensive Box Plus-Minus (DBPM): [--]. Sarah Strong: [----] DBPM [--]. Hannah Hidalgo [---] DBPM [--]. Rori Harmon [---] DBPM [--]. Kennedy Cambridge [---] DBPM [--]. Indya Nivar [---] DBPM *List was filtered for players playing over [--] mpg (defensive impact should include volume as well as rate and not playing at least 60% of a game hampers impact on an entire game) 🧵 No Azzi or Kiki but some of these other names here is very funny No Azzi or Kiki but some of these other names here is very funny" [X Link](https://x.com/HidalgoMuse/status/2016294829467238832) 2026-01-27T23:38Z [--] followers, [----] engagements "3. Two-Way Player: She not only provides elite impact on the defensive end she also provides elite impact on offense. She is 2nd in the NCAA in scoring (24.9 ppg) and 3rd in the ACC in assists (5.5 mpg with a 31.5% assist rate on only a 13.7% turnover rate). She averages more assists per game than Sue Bird did at UConn. She's also a very good rebounder (shows her physicality and aggression even at her size) with [---] rpg and a DREB% of 13.5% which is very good. Not many players have the physical capacity to exert as much as energy as she does on both ends but to do so at a high Productivity" [X Link](https://x.com/HidalgoMuse/status/2016294884366549419) 2026-01-27T23:38Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "Here's some video from @trendyhoopstars. HH has never played with a player that can defend the paint well. The closest thing was when Koval and King were starting in the USC game last year. In the WNBA I can see WNBA coaches using her to pick up [--] feet hound the primary ball-handler and burn up that [--] shot clock (late shot clock possessions are almost always bad shots). https://x.com/trendyhoopstars/status/2016277928200565163s=20 https://x.com/trendyhoopstars/status/2016277928200565163s=20" [X Link](https://x.com/HidalgoMuse/status/2016306200296751107) 2026-01-28T00:23Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "Here is a ranking of the [--] watchlist candidates for the Nancy Lieberman Award given to the nation's top PG sorted by Torvik Box Plus-Minus (BPM) as of 1.27.26. [--]. Hannah Hidalgo: [----] BPM (1st on team) [--]. Kiki Rice: [----] BPM (1st on team) [--]. Rori Harmon: [----] BPM (2nd on team) [--]. Raven Johnson: [----] BPM (2nd on team) [--]. Olivia Miles: [----] BPM (1st on team) * List was based on the pre-season watchlist but filters out players averaging less than the [--] mpg (since impact should also consider Volume in addition to Rate). The players filtered out were replaced with Jaloni Cambridge Chit-Chat" [X Link](https://x.com/HidalgoMuse/status/2016691052691018054) 2026-01-29T01:53Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "I think Veronica Burton having the breakout season she had at Golden State will make teams really think about taking her higher than Ive been seeing on some of these mock drafts. And for good reason. Burton getting invited to the Team USA camp shows that the people high up there in wbb think highly of her and that kind of all-around player gritty archetype. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2016978880171823236 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2016978880171823236" [X Link](https://x.com/HidalgoMuse/status/2016978880171823236) 2026-01-29T20:56Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "In terms of individual defensive impact relative to the rest of her team Hannah Hidalgo leads the way. She has a Defensive Box Plus-Minus (DBPM) of +5.8 over her next closest teammate. Texas has multiple players in the top [--] of DBPM (ie Rori Harmon and Madison Booker). Other teams have multiple players in the top [--] (eg UConn UCLA South Carolina USC). While other top players benefit from having other elite defenders on their team Hidalgo is contributing incredible defensive impact effectively by herself. Imagine if she ever gets a chance to play with a big who can dominate the paint" [X Link](https://x.com/HidalgoMuse/status/2017014481608733092) 2026-01-29T23:18Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "Defensive Box Plus-Minus (DBPM) is a rate stat that estimates a player's defensive contribution in points per [---] possessions relative to a league-average player" [X Link](https://x.com/HidalgoMuse/status/2017014483827511638) 2026-01-29T23:18Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "Notre Dame's 2nd best player on the team wrt DBPM ranks 286" [X Link](https://x.com/HidalgoMuse/status/2017024693233209388) 2026-01-29T23:58Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "Any talk of a hot seat is really premature given the recruiting class she has coming in. People seem to dissociate head coach from recruits (like if you cut the coach the recruits will still come) but I think it's less like college football where top talent will go to an LSU regardless of coach. I think it's reasonable to say most of the ND recruits have Ivey being there as one of their [--] main reasons for choosing ND. I also think some people are way too simplistic about what makes a college program successful. There's the coach obviously but also now the GM / NIL Specialist (negotiating" [X Link](https://x.com/HidalgoMuse/status/2017376753191420191) 2026-01-30T23:17Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "This is part of the reason I thought it would be interesting to put this table together. People often make the mistake of nitpicking against some abstract hypothetical ideal. The truth is WNBA point guards (the ones who make it like in the 2nd cluster and those who are struggling like in the 3rd cluster) have histories themselves in college ball and have flaws of their own. I see a lot of green with HH. https://x.com/HidalgoMuse/status/2017367182846661086s=20 https://x.com/HidalgoMuse/status/2017367182846661086s=20" [X Link](https://x.com/HidalgoMuse/status/2017387617294422139) 2026-01-31T00:01Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "For additional context here are their exact stats as freshmen: Caitlin Clark: [----] ppg / [---] rpg / [---] apg / [---] spg Paige Bueckers: [----] ppg / [---] rpg / [---] apg / [---] spg Hannah Hidalgo: [----] ppg / [---] rpg / [---] apg / [---] spg Aaliyah Chavez: [----] ppg / [---] rpg / [---] apg / [---] spg Aaliyah Chavez has joined elite company 🔥 As a freshman she is averaging: 🏀 [--] PPG 🏀 [--] RPG 🏀 [--] APG https://t.co/DyRuR247dd Aaliyah Chavez has joined elite company 🔥 As a freshman she is averaging: 🏀 [--] PPG 🏀 [--] RPG 🏀 [--] APG https://t.co/DyRuR247dd" [X Link](https://x.com/HidalgoMuse/status/2014808527131574301) 2026-01-23T21:12Z [--] followers, [----] engagements "Its laughable to make that comparison. They had three players who went top [--] in the WNBA Draft on that team with the #1 pick. NDs starting lineup at the start of the year were not starters in NCAA basketball prior to ND and were averaging in the [--] [---] ppg range. You can just look at the differential in BPM between Hannah and the 2nd best player. Its +10 over Cass with no other ND player with a BPM over [--]. As little help Hannah is getting even games like this are completely winnable if the bigs could rebound at all. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015554214664319161" [X Link](https://x.com/HidalgoMuse/status/2015554214664319161) 2026-01-25T22:35Z [--] followers, [----] engagements "Exactly Any mention of this roster should mention that fact of the GM being hired after all the high school recruiting was done and after the transfer portal closed. Im seeing way too many NDWBB fans go down different rabbit holes in trying to explain this teams current roster to rival fanbases (and getting distracted) without ever mentioning that crucial fact. Its THE crucial fact. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015622919892951447 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015622919892951447" [X Link](https://x.com/HidalgoMuse/status/2015622919892951447) 2026-01-26T03:08Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "@bettsnation From what Ive seen she seems to have that. She takes both sides of the ball seriously and puts a lot of energy into both" [X Link](https://x.com/HidalgoMuse/status/2017460893144256618) 2026-01-31T04:52Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "For sure I was going through the list of primary ballhandlers currently playing heavy minutes on WNBA teams (2nd cluster in the tablePaige was included in a table above in that thread and I should have included Vandersloot maybe in a later post) and recent WNBA draftees for that role who havent really gotten playing time or have been unfortunately cut already (3rd cluster in the table). I think theres a tendency to nitpick these draft prospects against some abstract hypothetical ideal. But the reality is you can see what primary ballhandlers playing heavy minutes in the WNBA did in college" [X Link](https://x.com/HidalgoMuse/status/2017465290800660721) 2026-01-31T05:09Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "@WomensHoops_USA Passed Notre Dame great Ruth Riley at [----] career points. Passed through the [---] career steals mark (shes already at #42 all-time and still has the rest of this year and next year to go). Her shotmaking this game was impressive ☘" [X Link](https://x.com/HidalgoMuse/status/2018100040959746236) 2026-02-01T23:11Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "Hannah Hidalgo is the Best All-Around Guard in womens college basketball. Scoring + Passing + Rebounding + Defense + Motor + Leadership ☘ ☘ ☘ [----] ppg [---] apg [---] rpg [---] spg Highest PRA (ie points + rebounds + assists) in the NCAA. 25+ ppg / 5+ apg / 5+ rpg / 5+ spg has never been accomplished in P5 history (and only one other team in NCAA history in 1993). Passed the [---] career steals mark in this game. Her shotmaking was impressive HANNAH HIDALGO TODAY 🔥🔥 [--] PTS [--] REB [--] STLS 16/26 FG NOTRE DAME BEATS STANFORD https://t.co/80V9gDJbVu HANNAH HIDALGO TODAY 🔥🔥 [--] PTS [--] REB [--] STLS 16/26 FG" [X Link](https://x.com/HidalgoMuse/status/2018101922390216867) 2026-02-01T23:19Z [--] followers, [----] engagements "@mytracktality I still think we need to temper our expectations. We dont have any player besides HH with a BPM over [--] For reference Iowa had [--] players over [--] in [----] Louisville has [--] players this year Duke has [--] players and NC State has [--] players. Our roster is bad 😭" [X Link](https://x.com/HidalgoMuse/status/2018109116963844345) 2026-02-01T23:48Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "Look at the distribution of player BPM this season. No other player besides HH with a BPM over [--] For reference Caitlins [----] team had [--] Jujus [----] team had [--] Louisville this year has [--] Duke has [--] and NC State has [--]. Shes on pace to be the first player in P5 history (and 1st in the NCAA since 1993) to average [--] ppg / [--] apg / [--] rpg / [--] spg. Despite the team struggles I genuinely believe she will come out of this year being a much better and smarter player long-term. And this from already being Notre Dames best player since she got there (by a lot)." [X Link](https://x.com/HidalgoMuse/status/2018119232748491137) 2026-02-02T00:28Z [--] followers, [----] engagements "HHs numbers are insane. [----] ppg (2nd in the NCAA) [---] spg (1st in the NCAA) [---] apg (3rd in the ACC; higher than Sue Birds avg at UConn) [---] rpg (elite guard rebounder) Top [--] career Box Plus-Minus (BPM) in womens basketball history 2000+ pts / 400+ asts / 400+ rbds / 400+ stls (currently as a junior) 3000+ pts / 500+ asts / 500+ rbds / 500+ stls (pace for career; would be 1st ever in P5 history) https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018151260130771084 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018151260130771084" [X Link](https://x.com/HidalgoMuse/status/2018151260130771084) 2026-02-02T02:35Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "Theres no other team in WCBB with this BPM distribution. Notre Dame only has one player with a BPM over [--] For perspective Caitlins [----] team had [--] Jujus [----] team had [--] UConn this year has [--] Louisville has [--] Duke has [--] NC State has [--]. Shes been NDs best player since getting there (by a lot). https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018155557136552220 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018155557136552220" [X Link](https://x.com/HidalgoMuse/status/2018155557136552220) 2026-02-02T02:52Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "Im hoping the new GM that helped land the upcoming freshmen class is able to pull the same kind of magic in the portal this year (negotiate successfully) especially for interior defense and rebounding which Notre Dame hasnt been great at in recent years (although this years team is rock bottom in that regard last years team wasnt great either once King got hit in the face and had to wear that mask). Check out some of these numbers from our center position (Koval was replaced as starter midway through the season for Maddy who unfortunately never looked 100% wrt game speed effectiveness coming" [X Link](https://x.com/HidalgoMuse/status/2018158173593735406) 2026-02-02T03:02Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "@hidalgohub @trendyhoopstars Sure here they are. Note that Rayah Marshall was a [----] Team USA Americup team member with Rickea Angel Raven etc (and still in the WNBA) and Forbes had a lower BPM for the year but ended up being Pac12 Tournament MVP that year" [X Link](https://x.com/HidalgoMuse/status/2018159517054460132) 2026-02-02T03:08Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "Hopefully Notre Dames new GM is able to help work the same magic in the transfer portal (successfully negotiate those contracts and shepherd those players through the admissions committee) as for this great upcoming freshman class they have coming in. A big who can rebound and defend the paint would be ideal. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018160549377528208 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018160549377528208" [X Link](https://x.com/HidalgoMuse/status/2018160549377528208) 2026-02-02T03:12Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "This is such unfounded slander against a young college player. How closely do you really follow the team If you did you'll know that of the starters Soni graduated Liatu graduated and Maddie graduated. HH is averaging more assists per game than Sue Bird did in college. If anybody 'wanted more spotlight' it was the one who left--after all why else would she try to put on that big spectacle of an 'announcement' to her next school HH was simply the best player on ND last year (all the stats and advanced stats show it) and on AmeriCup where she got All-Star Five honors on that gold medal winning" [X Link](https://x.com/HidalgoMuse/status/2018423327728238622) 2026-02-02T20:36Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "@accwbb @ndwbb" [X Link](https://x.com/HidalgoMuse/status/2018530239664754797) 2026-02-03T03:41Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "@ShamsCharania Dang Jaden Ivey was flourishing before that Anthony Black leg injury. If theres a silver lining at least hell get more opportunity for playing time and will be closer to his mom @IrishCoachIvey" [X Link](https://x.com/HidalgoMuse/status/2018772036538286169) 2026-02-03T19:42Z [--] followers, [----] engagements "@ramonashelburne @alexaphilippou Im not plugged into the CBA details but Im ngl #37 about WNBA league pass was not something I was expecting to see on the list. 😭" [X Link](https://x.com/HidalgoMuse/status/2018785467005870241) 2026-02-03T20:35Z [--] followers, 10.7K engagements "I would love to read a deep dive too. My hunch is that a lot has to do with what Geno Auriemma says in the video below and what Notre Dames new GM said on the Wake Up the Echoes podcast about there not being standardized contracts (ie direct payment amounts payment structures built-in incentives for players to stay clawback provisions if they leave etc) which suggests how important it is to have someone in that role with the latest and greatest market data and negotiation skills to win over the recruiting battle with other top schools with big NIL war chests in WCBB. @reeseboundz" [X Link](https://x.com/HidalgoMuse/status/2019141181645767038) 2026-02-04T20:09Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "Hyperbole usually exposes trolls. In any event the great Geno Auriemma seems to think very very highly of her including her unique ability to attack offenses while on defense: Her talent is obvious even if you're not a basketball person you can tell that there's a talent level thats pretty unique. But I think more importantly is the way she attacks everything that she doesthe way she attacks your defense the way when shes on defense she attacks your offense. And I think the way that she leads her team in so many different ways. I think you put all three of those things together and it's just" [X Link](https://x.com/HidalgoMuse/status/2019497091077402707) 2026-02-05T19:43Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "Hannah Hidalgo showing her One-of-a-Kind abilities as a POA (Point of Attack) defender in playing effective iso defense by cutting off angles smothering opponents and generating steals. Gabriela Jaquez (#11 in the clip from UCLA) is a fantastic player who many project to be a top [--] pick in the WNBA Draft. 🎥: @Youdont92844846" [X Link](https://x.com/HidalgoMuse/status/2019532988212736148) 2026-02-05T22:06Z [--] followers, [----] engagements "HH leads the NCAA steals at [---] spg (would be far and away the record in major conference history). Shes always been elite on defense (+8.0 DBPM as a freshman which led all guards in the NCAA and was 2nd only to Cameron Brink; +7.8 DBPM this year which leads her team by +5.2 over the 2nd best which is a crazy gap). Imagine if she ever had a consistent paint defender to play with at Notre Dame like she has here. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019532991018705322 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019532991018705322" [X Link](https://x.com/HidalgoMuse/status/2019532991018705322) 2026-02-05T22:06Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "She is already on pace to break the highest single-season BPM in NCAA History (previous record was Breanna Stewart's [----] in 2016). If she can play more minutes and increase the volume (27 mpg to [--] mpg like Maya Moore) while keeping the same rate of productivity scary hours indeed. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2010873424319771040 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2010873424319771040" [X Link](https://x.com/HidalgoMuse/status/2010873424319771040) 2026-01-13T00:35Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "These graphics are fire Good job Notre Dame social media team. 🔥 My only nitpick is you sometimes describe her floater (which is arguably the best in womens basketball) as a one-handed jump shot. The intent is to have little to no backspin on floaters. Not serious of course 😭 ☘ https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019151370973245874 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019151370973245874" [X Link](https://x.com/HidalgoMuse/status/2019151370973245874) 2026-02-04T20:49Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "@ndwbb Hannah looks great @mmabrey23 did you help style her for the video If you did great job 😭☘" [X Link](https://x.com/HidalgoMuse/status/2019170985925394582) 2026-02-04T22:07Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "Players who only play for stats typically don't have high BPM's (eg Liv McGill is averaging [----] ppg [---] rpg [---] apg but has a BPM of only [---] which is 2nd on her team). Look at the table below. Hannah had the highest BPM by far on the team. She was ACC Tournament MVP on the only ACC Championship team Coach Ivey has had. In all the big wins she was the driving force having the best game (USC UConn Texas). And she was a Top [--] All-Tournament player on a team with other college all-stars in winning the gold medal at Americup. If there were reasons the team underperformed 1) rebounding (eg Maddie" [X Link](https://x.com/HidalgoMuse/status/2019190604425773336) 2026-02-04T23:25Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "All-Around Impact (scoring x passing x defending x motor x leadership): https://x.com/hidalgomuse/status/2018447124028117034s=61 Who is the Nation's Best Point Guard Here's a ranking of the Nancy Lieberman Award midseason Top [--] watchlist by Torvik Box Plus-Minus (BPM): [--]. Hannah Hidalgo: +18.0 (1st on team) [--]. Kiki Rice: +17.3 (1st on team) [--]. Raven Johnson: +14.9 (2nd on team) [--]. Rori Harmon: +14.9 https://t.co/cgxctdtSsX https://x.com/hidalgomuse/status/2018447124028117034s=61 Who is the Nation's Best Point Guard Here's a ranking of the Nancy Lieberman Award midseason Top [--] watchlist by" [X Link](https://x.com/HidalgoMuse/status/2019871167319011430) 2026-02-06T20:29Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "Link to the voting: @ndwbb https://www.hoophallawards.com/vote/womens https://www.hoophallawards.com/vote/womens" [X Link](https://x.com/HidalgoMuse/status/2019889901173698640) 2026-02-06T21:44Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "Ah makes sense. Yeah her energy level is crazy. Its not just effort but its effort plus physical capacity. I dont think many other players are even capable of it. They would either gas out or get injured. Its why in another universe she might have chosen soccer rather than basketball and given hell on the soccer field. Same size as Messi with natural speed footwork and aggression" [X Link](https://x.com/HidalgoMuse/status/2022313160284463389) 2026-02-13T14:13Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "Yeah its crazy how toxic wbb twitter gets. These are young players just trying to live out their dreams at the end of the day. I do my best to keep everything positive (build up players I like) and not get sucked into the temptation of matching toxicity with toxicity (although it can sometimes be hard because some people are just plain miserable and nasty). 😭 She would probably be a great fit for Dallas. Probably even better than the Lynx because she can grow with the young core there will be plenty of opportunities for playing time at her position and you dont have win-now expectations. Its" [X Link](https://x.com/HidalgoMuse/status/2022343714530857309) 2026-02-13T16:14Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "@Kevotbe @HannahHidalgo No Shes going to get that #3 retired at Notre Dame. Maddie can come to South Bend We would love to have her 😭 ☘ ☘ ☘" [X Link](https://x.com/HidalgoMuse/status/2022367226385568184) 2026-02-13T17:48Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "I hear you. But of all the many players who have played womens college basketball she is still [--] of only [--] players in NCAA history to be 1st team All-American as a freshman and sophomore (with Juju Maya Moore and Paris). There was no ramp up. She came in and was averaging 20+ pts / 5+asts / 5+ rbds / 4+ stls. Shes also won the Dawn Staley award. Shell continue to rack up conference awards. And shes only about 1/3 through her junior season. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2006443815432081867 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2006443815432081867" [X Link](https://x.com/HidalgoMuse/status/2006443815432081867) 2025-12-31T19:14Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "@ndwbb @HannahHidalgo @ruthriley00 She also got [---] steals for her career with her [--] steals in the 1st half. [---] career steals. On the way to 500" [X Link](https://x.com/HidalgoMuse/status/2018083332362555834) 2026-02-01T22:05Z [--] followers, [--] engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
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"Notre Dame commit Jacy Abii dropping [--] points in high school against USCs Kennedy Smith arguably the best perimeter defender in the Big [--]. Those moves and that skillset. Wow ☘ @JacyAbii From: 1Up Hoops Academy"
X Link 2025-10-25T20:13Z [--] followers, 22.8K engagements
"@ndwbb Our Player X"
X Link 2025-10-26T18:57Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"@WomensHoops_USA Elite Blakes reminds me of Kelsey Mitchell at the shooting guard position"
X Link 2025-10-28T00:46Z [--] followers, [----] engagements
"@TheAthletic @UConnWBB @UCLAWBB @TexasWBB @ndwbb @VandyWBB While other players may emerge given the available evidence to us now I think this is 100% right"
X Link 2025-10-28T21:40Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"@Kendostart3 Notre Dame has an exhibition game this Thursday October 30"
X Link 2025-10-28T22:59Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"@AmariByles2026 @IrishCoachIvey @SW_Select3SSB @ndwbb Michaela Mabrey saw it first ☘"
X Link 2025-10-28T23:16Z [--] followers, [----] engagements
"@angdicarlo @SaintJoeSports @SaintJoeHigh @SaintJoeGBB @kellyratigan1 @ndwbb @ChuckFreeby @TweetNDFCU Ive been impressed with her other interviews Ive happened to see. Ill try to check it out"
X Link 2025-10-29T13:58Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"Great news for the Notre Dame and South Bend communities ☘ About a year ago this site near South Bend Indiana was just cornfields. Today its [--] of our U.S. data centers powering Project Rainier one of the worlds largest AI compute clusters built in collaboration with @AnthropicAI. It is 70% larger than any AI computing platform https://t.co/V7PzIqMTA4 About a year ago this site near South Bend Indiana was just cornfields. Today its [--] of our U.S. data centers powering Project Rainier one of the worlds largest AI compute clusters built in collaboration with @AnthropicAI. It is 70% larger than"
X Link 2025-10-29T22:53Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"@ndwbb Excellent start Hannah looking locked in Cass will be the big surprise KK / Vanessa / Gisella / Kelly very solid. And we're excited for our bucket-getter Iyanna Moore to get back"
X Link 2025-10-31T01:24Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"I think Cass will have a breakout season this year. She was ranked #16 in that famous [----] high school class. The first time I watched her play was in the [----] American when she played for Team Canada against the USA. She was as good as any player on the court that game which included Rickea Jackson Angel Reese Lauren Betts Janiah Barker and Raven Johnson. And she was only 18"
X Link 2025-10-31T01:31Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"@ndwbb *2023 Americup"
X Link 2025-10-31T01:50Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"Because hes responsible for hiring coaches that resulted in firings that led to two of the biggest contract buyouts in history. When he was at Texas A&M he hired Jimbo Fisher that resulted in a $70 million buyout after Fisher was fired. The Brian Kelly firing resulted in a $50 million buyout. You can imagine how angry and seething the donors are at having to help pay for the new coach on top of these buyoutseffectively paying coaches not to coach"
X Link 2025-10-31T15:12Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"Working Hypothesis on the LSU situation with Kim Mulkey: Mulkey is distraught at the Scott Woodward firing because she has an inkling that the $50 million Brian Kelly buyout and Woodwards heavy support of Mulkey might eat away at her NIL budget and thus ability to pay players going forward"
X Link 2025-10-31T15:22Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"I think Top [--] overall is a safe bet. Rebecca Lobo who has seen it all in terms of womens basketball has said she cant think of a historical comp for Hidalgo when you talk about combining motor + offensive and defensive skillset at her position. Shes already [--] of only [--] players in NCAA to be 1st team All-American as a fresh and soph (with Juju Maya and Paris). And shes on track to be the only player in NCAA history to have [----] pts [---] asts [---] rbds and [---] stls. Its no secret that the WNBA is desperate for good point guards. If all goes well and she fulfills her potential (not guaranteed by"
X Link 2025-10-31T17:19Z [--] followers, [----] engagements
"I also tend to rate highly a players ability to excel in Team USA competitions which is about as close to a WNBA type level of team (certainly for the age group) as one can play in before the WNBA ofc. It shows an ability to play in different systems and with other good players. And she excelled both in U19 World Cup and Americup winnimg gold and making the top [--] all-tournament teams in both"
X Link 2025-10-31T17:30Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"@CP3_777 Those are amazing numbers and Sarah is an amazing player. But I do wonder how many of those minutes should be adjusted for level of competition. If I recall correctly Paige got injured during their Big East conference play"
X Link 2025-10-31T17:39Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"During the Notre Dame vs UConn telecast last year Ryan Ruocco and Rebecca Lobo addressed this point. They mentioned they asked WNBA GMs about it and said it wouldnt be a problem. Lobo who has seen it all proceeded to say there is no comp for her in terms of motor offense and defense. Small guards typically are weak on defense or there are offensive questions (eg Jordin Canada). But so far she seems to be the two-way package. Also Jordin Canada and Veronica Burton are roughly her size and are highly regarded players in the W"
X Link 2025-10-31T23:23Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"With the caveat that Im only looking at this as an outsider with minimal insight into the inner workings of the LSU program how much of a concern is there that the Scott firing + $50 million Brian Kelly payout might end up eating into her NIL budget Obviously the Lola signing was great for them but Im wondering if there are athletic department wide financial ramifications of all this to the wbb program in particular. Scott Woodward seemed to be a big backer of the program"
X Link 2025-10-31T23:49Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"@TheHoopHerald @CourtsideFilms Shes not a pro yet but heres a video of Notre Dames Hannah Hidalgo cooking high school boys 1v1. Hannah Hidalgo dominating in 1v1 against high school boys at Paul VI before joining Notre Dame womens basketball. From: Paul VI NJ Girls Basketball https://t.co/amuzhgb3Kd Hannah Hidalgo dominating in 1v1 against high school boys at Paul VI before joining Notre Dame womens basketball. From: Paul VI NJ Girls Basketball https://t.co/amuzhgb3Kd"
X Link 2025-11-02T03:48Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"According to basketball reference game log by game score his previous worst performance was an [--] pt [--] rbd [--] ast [--] blk [--] turnover game on 4-15 shooting (a -31) in an 87-123 loss at OKC in the 11th game of his career. Definitely have to build in variance to player expectations"
X Link 2025-11-03T03:48Z [--] followers, [----] engagements
"Coach Niele Ivey in Texas for the kickoff of high school basketball this past weekend. Im sure cheering on her recruits Jacy Abii and Amari Byles and also looking at some promising prospects from the [----] and [----] classes. Many impressive players there. ☘ @ndwbb Welcome To 🚏The relude Presented to you By: PluggFlixx 📸 @Extraeyesmedia resented By : @SkillsPB_Events https://t.co/3HWT0P723I Welcome To 🚏The relude Presented to you By: PluggFlixx 📸 @Extraeyesmedia resented By : @SkillsPB_Events https://t.co/3HWT0P723I"
X Link 2025-11-03T05:40Z [--] followers, [----] engagements
"@chaddyboy93 Lmao. We know the Irish produce WNBA pros well-rounded players who advance their skills on both ends. Sonia Citron coming in at #16 and getting drafted #3 (#1 in her age group) being a prime example"
X Link 2025-11-03T19:05Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"@TylerDeLuca Taliah Scott shoots up the Big [--] player of the year watchlist #monitoring"
X Link 2025-11-03T19:06Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"@chaddyboy93 Another one Jackie Young was ranked #11 coming into college. She was drafted #1 in the WNBA. https://www.espn.com/high-school/girls-basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/166876 https://www.espn.com/high-school/girls-basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/166876"
X Link 2025-11-03T19:12Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"Idk. Donovan was ranked #3 in her high school class per ESPN (ahead of 1st team All-Americans). Part of the college coachs job (not necessarily the head coach but the positions coach on the staff with the head coach oversight) is for player and skill developmentcreating a plan and executing on it to develop the player. Its been three years now. She going to need that offensive development if she hopes to be a long-term WNBA player"
X Link 2025-11-03T22:23Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"@DayDreamThis If Toby comes to Notre Damechefs kiss"
X Link 2025-11-03T22:41Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"That caption is right. Notre Dame commit Amari Byles really does move like a pro already. Very crisp and smooth Thank you @billionairevsn for the highlights https://t.co/vRLN62AV3Y Thank you @billionairevsn for the highlights https://t.co/vRLN62AV3Y"
X Link 2025-11-04T00:33Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"It was good to see Iyanna Moore participating in [--] v [--] drills in their October [--] practice. She was held out of a scrimmage in mid-October. The injury keeping her out of Notre Dames first game tomorrow doesnt look too serious. Full video from @ndwbb below -"
X Link 2025-11-05T01:21Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"Mikayla Blakes and Hannah Hidalgo (both Jersey born and raised) both had an effective FG% of 50%+ last year (best to adjust for the fact that 3s 2s). That is very good especially when considering they are at the very top of the opposing teams scouting report and play from the guard position. For reference only 60% of the players who made 1st team AP All-America last year had an eFG% over 50%. 46% sophomore year like what are we talking about Try something else quickly 🙂 46% sophomore year like what are we talking about Try something else quickly 🙂"
X Link 2025-11-05T02:15Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"Sports discourse can be so toxic I think it stems from a flawed framework of thinking. Thinking in terms of snapshots leads to a 'bias for the present' (recency bias). A better framework is to think in terms of trajectories / patterns and 'variance'--ranges rather than point estimates. Players are going to overperform and underperform their 'averages'. Relax and avoid overreacting It comes across as very childish and myopic🤔😂"
X Link 2025-11-05T05:21Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"I think UConn are the favorites. But the tournament is single-elimination. All it takes is foul trouble to Strong or Fudd or a bad shooting game where and a better defensive team stops those dribble drive penetrations and cuts that led to easy baskets that game or another team just getting hot from the field and they can most definitely be beat. After all if one really believed in ones heart of hearts that it were a foregone conclusion who would win they would deflate the entertainment factor that comes from sports always containing an element of unpredictability. I hold dearly to Aristotles"
X Link 2025-11-05T15:40Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"Lets go Why NDWBB Faith Family Player Development Academics Blue Blood wcbb program. Its Guard U baby that plays a pro style system. Develops players INTO lottery picks (Soni Citron from #16 ranked HS player into the #3 pick and #1 pick in her age group Jackie Young from #11 ranked HS player into #1 pick etc). ☘"
X Link 2025-11-05T15:49Z [--] followers, [----] engagements
"@TheHoopHerald Im not sure about that [----] Justin Timberlake look coach. 😭"
X Link 2025-11-05T16:10Z [--] followers, [----] engagements
"If LIV golf is any indication of player payouts then certain WNBA players are about to be paid big-time if they decide to join (although certainly not quite the alleged $300 million to a Jon Rahm). Also just like the discourse around LIV got really heated I think we can expect WNBA discourse to get really heated as well. And just judging from what certain players have been saying and who they have connections with (albeit weak signals) I have my eye out on some certain players looking to join. NEWS: Nneka Ogwumike has signed a contract with new womens basketball league Project B. She is set"
X Link 2025-11-05T19:43Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"@amicker23 Somewhere Cathy Engelbert is smiling for her Alma Mater 😭"
X Link 2025-11-05T19:56Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"@ndwbb Player X I love how Vanessa is playing"
X Link 2025-11-06T01:26Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"@ndwbb Great performance Very proud of her ☘"
X Link 2025-11-06T02:26Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"@primetimeMitch Rather than appreciating her career high you decide to try to tear her down. Appalling We get it. Its obvious you have a bias for Duke being based in North Carolina. Now talk about Oluchi Okanawa and how much of an offensive force she is now that she transferred to Maryland"
X Link 2025-11-06T16:27Z [--] followers, [----] engagements
"@SkimMilkey Shooter☘ Kayla McBride ranked #20 out of high school. Four years at Notre Dame later #3 overall pick in the WNBA draft"
X Link 2025-11-07T00:03Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"@SCNext @JenicaRaine10 @espnW @espn @ndwbb @IrishCoachIvey Shooter ☘ ☘ ☘"
X Link 2025-11-07T00:07Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"@DayDreamThis Interesting So that Tiger Woods activate the glutes meme he talked about in reference to preventing back injuries extends to the ACL as well"
X Link 2025-11-07T22:50Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"Motivation should come from good habits and discipline directed at good Not transient fickle feelings Greatness is boring there was a lot of boring days in the gym just working on my one dribble pull ups - Anthony Edwards Love this https://t.co/Plc9PEVsZ7 Greatness is boring there was a lot of boring days in the gym just working on my one dribble pull ups - Anthony Edwards Love this https://t.co/Plc9PEVsZ7"
X Link 2025-11-08T22:04Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"Calling all Notre Dame womens basketball fans. Feel free to join this community page to connect with and follow fellow @ndwbb fans and discuss all things related to the team in a constructive uplifting manner especially on game days. https://x.com/i/communities/1985946307236937780 https://x.com/i/communities/1985946307236937780"
X Link 2025-11-08T22:29Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"The money thinks NC State is only worthy of a [----] pt advantage. The money thinks USC has a great chance. After watching that Tennessee-NC State game there were a lot of new players it was only a 1st game and there were many mistakes (especially by Tennessee on the defensive end)"
X Link 2025-11-09T18:21Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"@ndwbb @HannahHidalgo @accwbb ☘ ☘ ☘"
X Link 2025-11-11T03:30Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"In light of the freshman debuts by Aaliyah Chavez Jazzy Davidson Zakiyah Johnson and more this past week heres a throwback to Hannah Hidalgos 1st college game against eventual undefeated NCAA champions South Carolina in Paris. [--] pts [--] rebounds [--] assists [--] steals From: Tremendous Players/YT"
X Link 2025-11-11T19:43Z [--] followers, [----] engagements
"Its nice to see Vanessa De Jesus getting more of a chance to show off her offensive skillset at Notre Dame. Many people might not know she was the #37 ranked HS player where she played at Sierra Canyon while Bronny James was there (45 players will be selected in the [----] WNBA draftmaybe a strong showing this year gives her a fighting chance)"
X Link 2025-11-11T19:59Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"@ndwbb @Bella_Ragone07 ☘ ☘ ☘"
X Link 2025-11-12T21:25Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"@PostMovesShow I thought so too that the Fever series was going to be a harder series for the Las Vegas Aces to win compared to their Finals matchup against the Mercury. Small quick guards who can dribble penetrate effectively were giving them fits all year"
X Link 2025-11-12T21:42Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"I like how Kelsey Mitchell gives credit to Carlos Knox in terms of getting her to come out of her shell and helping her develop her leadership abilities when he served as interim head coach of the Fever. Glad that Notre Dame made him an assistant coach this year. I know Tamika Catchings is also high on him. Ive always thought that leadership especially upperclassmen leadership is one of those crucial things that often gets neglected when assessing teams. Video here (starts at 34:40): https://youtu.be/Ul0RkMI33Wssi=JXk6Og92-qXUerap https://youtu.be/Ul0RkMI33Wssi=JXk6Og92-qXUerap"
X Link 2025-11-12T23:09Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"@KTthePEREZident @SkimMilkey She's been the best player on the floor against UConn (twice against Paige) USC (against Juju) Texas (against Booker) South Carolina Duke etc etc etc. https://x.com/GrandTheftDalgo/status/1883893175183716382s=20 One year ago today Hannah Hidalgo delivered a historic freshman performance stealing the show on UConns alumni night: [--] PTS [--] RBS [--] AST 14-24 FG 3-5 3PT https://t.co/L93LBzLCUP https://x.com/GrandTheftDalgo/status/1883893175183716382s=20 One year ago today Hannah Hidalgo delivered a historic freshman performance stealing the show on UConns alumni night:"
X Link 2025-11-13T02:10Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"Notre Dame assistant coach Carlos Knox on Hannah Hidalgo's historic performance today: "I like how she reading the game--how she's feeling the game.""
X Link 2025-11-13T02:12Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"@iconrouge 😭 Unfortunately many people do not do that much due diligence. Sienna Betts warned us: https://x.com/kfpshon/status/1942321784650342648s=20 Sienna and Jazzy talking about the Aaliyah Chavez beef https://t.co/v5BbBDd6NS https://x.com/kfpshon/status/1942321784650342648s=20 Sienna and Jazzy talking about the Aaliyah Chavez beef https://t.co/v5BbBDd6NS"
X Link 2025-11-13T02:23Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"@ndwbb @HannahHidalgo Hannah my dawg All in only [--] minutes of work ☘☘☘"
X Link 2025-11-13T02:36Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"@leftygambler @jessica_smetana Couple points: Her dad used to run her socials. She apologized. Her best friend is Madison Booker (not an acquaintance but best friend). Sienna Betts warned us: https://x.com/kfpshon/status/1942321784650342648s=20 Sienna and Jazzy talking about the Aaliyah Chavez beef https://t.co/v5BbBDd6NS https://x.com/kfpshon/status/1942321784650342648s=20 Sienna and Jazzy talking about the Aaliyah Chavez beef https://t.co/v5BbBDd6NS"
X Link 2025-11-13T02:52Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"@ndwbb @HannahHidalgo So cute ☘"
X Link 2025-11-13T02:54Z [--] followers, [----] engagements
"@AmariByles2026 @ndwbb ☘ ☘ ☘"
X Link 2025-11-13T03:49Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"Glasses got the hell on because she lacked leadership skills (too low energy and quietshes no Paige) and has a history of being jealous of her teammates. Look up her strange reaction to Debra Antonelli suggesting that Soni Citron was as valuable to the team as her several years ago. The signs were there"
X Link 2025-11-13T03:58Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"@naazweed I hope she ends up in Philly at some point. The South Jersey / Philly area is where shes from and it fits her personality perfectly"
X Link 2025-11-13T04:01Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"Notre Dame doesnt mess around with their academics. Hannah talking about going to class before her historic night ☘ ☘ ☘ Notre Dame womens basketball star Hannah Hidalgo speaks after her 44-point 16-steal performance in a 85-58 win against Akron Wednesday. Hidalgo set a program record for most points scored in a single game and an NCAA record for most steals in a single game. 🎥🗣☘🏀 https://t.co/6eRglICqKc Notre Dame womens basketball star Hannah Hidalgo speaks after her 44-point 16-steal performance in a 85-58 win against Akron Wednesday. Hidalgo set a program record for most points scored"
X Link 2025-11-13T04:08Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"Shes already proven to be a player capable of leading a winning team. Making the Team USA Americup squad was hard enough but she thrived in leading a team of college all-stars to a gold medal over Brazil and making the all-tournament team. That was a good Brazil team that beat a Team USA of Rickea Angel Betts Barker Raven etc in the prior Americup. Last year ND reached the #1 ranking but fell off late largely because of a lack of upperclassmen leadership (every team eventually faces adversity but compare and contrast the leadership of a Paige Bueckers when they were in the gutters after"
X Link 2025-11-13T08:44Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"@TaliaGoodmanWBB I am completely locked into this game right now. West Virginia is playing inspired rn"
X Link 2025-11-15T01:32Z [--] followers, [----] engagements
"@TaliaGoodmanWBB Rivire for president"
X Link 2025-11-15T02:25Z [--] followers, [----] engagements
"@WomensHoops_USA Hannah Hidalgo with the go-ahead steal game-tying assist then game winning middy Fun to watch Notre Dame never gave up and kept fighting ☘ ☘ ☘"
X Link 2025-11-22T01:01Z [--] followers, [----] engagements
"@xennnnn786 @WomensHoops_USA Vanessa De Jesus and KK played well Cass had an off game but game ending defensive play Still hoping Iyana Moore comes around. Notre Dame could really use her 10-15 ppg. She still looks injured or very rusty"
X Link 2025-11-22T01:02Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"@mytracktality Man if Iyana can get going it will open up their offense so much more. She looks a step and half slow right now. Hopefully its just her getting her legs back"
X Link 2025-11-22T01:39Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"What struck me the most is how much grit and resilience this team has. They could have folded after last game. But the bounce back was impressive From what Ive seen the team chemistry of this team is so much better compared to years past. Even when they were down you could see them trying to pick each other back up. Upperclassmen #Leadership WIN CAM 🎥 #GoIrish https://t.co/Tg6W3SzP9c WIN CAM 🎥 #GoIrish https://t.co/Tg6W3SzP9c"
X Link 2025-11-22T01:57Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"@TaliaGoodmanWBB Big test of UConns player leadership this game. This is the first game theyve faced adversity. Every team will eventually face adversity. I still think theyll pull it out"
X Link 2025-11-22T02:32Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"@JohnDBrice1 @ndwbb @jlbirish @HannahHidalgo Thats so sweet ☘"
X Link 2025-11-22T04:01Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"Your takeaway after watching that is UConn is unbeatable We really need to normalize building variance into our expectations of outcomes. Basketball is a game where the greatest players in history have 1-15 (Taurasi) 4-21 (Steph Curry) 7-33 (Durant) etc. games. If Azzi plays to her season averages Michigan probably wins. But credit to her for a great performance (one of the best of her great career). You dont think its possible for Sarah and Azzi to both have off shooting nights They did last year against Oklahoma in the NCAA tournament but Paige was there to save the season (imagine if Paige"
X Link 2025-11-22T04:20Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"The thing about college basketball is that the marquee players are almost always playing. Perhaps a lot of that is because there are [--] to [--] days (sometimes more) between games. In pro ball its oftentimes a crapshoot whether those marquee players will even play which really hurts the vibes. Probably due to a condensed schedule with many back to backs"
X Link 2025-11-22T04:42Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"@ndwbb @NDFootball Keep that gas pedal down ☘"
X Link 2025-11-22T20:50Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"I don't know how you can watch this interview with Jeremiah Love and not admire him. The man is an inspiration ☘☘☘ Jeremiyah Love on Notre Dame's culture CFP push his legacy & more T. via @YouTube https://youtu.be/oy_MNXlCi_ksi=zHaNo9XfuQ1yUFBf https://youtu.be/oy_MNXlCi_ksi=zHaNo9XfuQ1yUFBf"
X Link 2025-11-23T23:41Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"@AmariByles2026 @ndwbb @JacyAbii @JenicaRaine10 @Bella_Ragone07 @isabellasanghaa ☘☘☘"
X Link 2025-11-23T23:44Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"I don't know how you can watch this interview with Jeremiyah Love and not admire him. The man is an inspiration ☘📷☘ Jeremiyah Love on Notre Dame's culture CFP push his legacy & more T. via @YouTube https://youtu.be/oy_MNXlCi_ksi=Ci289gGhKgx4OrmX https://youtu.be/oy_MNXlCi_ksi=Ci289gGhKgx4OrmX"
X Link 2025-11-23T23:50Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"@TheDunkCentral How do you have 1st team All-WNBA players Allisha Gray and Kelsey Mitchell not even invited to the camp They were literally top [--] WNBA players last season"
X Link 2025-11-24T20:11Z [--] followers, [----] engagements
"Hannah Hidalgo has been certified since Day [--]. One of only four players (yes only four) in NCAA history to be 1st team AP All-American as a freshman and sophomore with Juju Maya Moore and Paris. And two time ACC defensive player of the year. Michigan coach KBA literally said she had to employ the same defensive scheme she had to use against Caitlin Clark to slow her down. And they intentionally avoided having the ball in her area of the court because as Lobo said shes the most disruptive defender in college basketball since Britney Griner. While different sports thats reminiscent of Deion"
X Link 2025-11-24T22:21Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"@chaddyboy93 She might be their best player. She was the biggest reason they beat NC State"
X Link 2025-11-24T23:52Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"@OptaSTATS @ndwbb Thats a pretty crazy stat. While I generally avoid comparing stats across different leagues I think its safe to say Hannah Hidalgo is a first-of-her-kind player in womens basketball"
X Link 2025-11-25T06:15Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"I do think NC State matches up well against Notre Dame. Their size and rebounding down low will be problems. Michigan was +22 on the boards against us. Malaya Gisela and Cass will have to play very physical and tough in that game. And the guards will have to help out in rebounding more than other games. But definitely beatable"
X Link 2025-11-25T06:21Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"I dont really get the preoccupation with going #1 in the WNBA draft. Its not like the NBA where going #1 vs #2 can mean more than $5 million over the life of the rookie contract. At least according to the most recent CBA as long as youre picked in the lottery the salary is essentially the same. I think lottery-bound players are more worried about fit and long-term opportunity"
X Link 2025-11-25T06:40Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"@bruce_straughan Go LSU in the meantime ☘"
X Link 2025-11-29T23:01Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"As of [----] womens basketball programs can hire [--] on-court assistant coaches. To my knowledge Notre Dame currently only employs [--] (Carlos Knox Michaela Mabrey Charel Allen and Coach O). Other major programs use up those five slots. I wonder if they hire another assistant coach in the next couple years especially in light of the following SHOOTING MECHANICS and WOMENs COLLEGE BASKETBALL: It is mildly baffling to me that college coaching staffs dont have dedicated shooting coaches on its staff. There are way too many players with slingshot motions (eg Jadyn Donovan at Duke) subtle two-handed"
X Link 2025-11-30T20:08Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"Anybody just catch that interaction between Cori Close and Janiah Barker at the end of game Chilly"
X Link 2025-11-30T23:28Z [--] followers, [----] engagements
"I love Gianniss message here. Success is about 1) process orientation and 2) building in the concept of variance into our expectations of outcomes (it should be done because it best reflects the nature of reality). Everytime I get mad at my sports team for losing I remind myself of what Giannis said. Arguably my favorite response to a reporter ever. https://t.co/Uex32XzY1V Everytime I get mad at my sports team for losing I remind myself of what Giannis said. Arguably my favorite response to a reporter ever. https://t.co/Uex32XzY1V"
X Link 2025-12-03T00:39Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"Leadership and Player-Led Locker Rooms are some of those things in team sports that is often neglected (because it is hard to measure) but absolutely crucial to success. As the Las Vegas Aces showed last year their turnaround from a 9-11 record and a [--] point loss to the Minnesota Lynx to winning the WNBA Finals in a sweep was largely of it. Hate to see this story getting taken out of context. Aja Wilson was talking about the tone of the locker room not the talent. Even went on to say that shes since spoken to Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young about how they can be better leaders for next season."
X Link 2025-12-03T01:59Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"@ndwbb @HannahHidalgo That was nice ☘ ☘ ☘"
X Link 2025-12-12T01:28Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"Hannah with the Jordan logo jelly bag is deeeep @HannahHidalgo showing off 📺 ACCNX #GoIrish https://t.co/ks8ynzSViZ bag is deeeep @HannahHidalgo showing off 📺 ACCNX #GoIrish https://t.co/ks8ynzSViZ"
X Link 2025-12-12T04:40Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"@ndwbb Keeping putting up those 3s We havent been taking enough of them. More Hannah and Vanessa drive and kicks please ☘ ☘ ☘"
X Link 2025-12-14T02:43Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"Hannah Hidalgo Triple Double in [--] mins [--] points (13-17; 2-4 from 3) [--] steals [--] assists [--] rebounds * 1st [--] pt triple double in Notre Dame program history ☘ ☘ ☘"
X Link 2025-12-22T01:34Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"Best All-Around Guard in college basketball. Scoring + Passing + Game Winners + Leadership + Game Winners. ☘ ☘ ☘ Also 1st [--] pt triple double in Notre Dame program history (not too shabby considering Niele Ruth Skylar Kayla Jewel Jackie Arike Marina and Soni have played there)"
X Link 2025-12-22T01:49Z [--] followers, [----] engagements
"@ndwbb @HannahHidalgo Dawg ☘"
X Link 2025-12-22T01:55Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"This app isnt representative tho. Some top players (I can name them but shouldnt) dont have any kind of dedicated fan support (let alone dedicated fan pages). So if you go by this app these players have no dedicated fans. But that isnt true. Twitter tends to promote negativity bias like the rest of media because drama draws attention unfortunately. Even many Azzi fans think theres a large group of people that hate her"
X Link 2025-12-22T02:53Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"@ND_HenighanFan @ndwbb How many ACC championships did Miles deliver while there Zero. The only ACC championship they have is when Hannah came in to play PG with Miles out with a torn ACL"
X Link 2025-12-22T03:19Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"@NaismithTrophy @HannahHidalgo @ndwbb @WomensHoops_USA @jerseymikes Best All-Around Guard in college basketball. Scoring + Passing + Defense + Leadership + Game Winners (rare ability to play on-ball and off-ball at a high level). ☘ ☘ ☘"
X Link 2025-12-22T04:10Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"I think the key to this team is 1) rebounding (too many extra shot attempts for the other team; outrebounded big in losses by [--] to Michigan and [--] to Ole Miss which was crazy) and 2) 3-pt shooting (they were taking way too few given their personnel and the way they want to play with [--] or [--] out). Nice to see them hunting 3s more. Would like to see even more drive and kicks for open 3s by VDJ and HH"
X Link 2025-12-22T05:33Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"True I think the key to this team is 1) rebounding (too many extra shot attempts in losses like getting outrebounded by [--] vs Michigan and [--] vs Ole Miss) and 2) Three point shooting (especially given their personnel and style of perimeter style of play). Nice to see them hunting 3s recently. Want to see even more drive and kicks by VDJ and HH for those 3s"
X Link 2025-12-22T05:36Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"They definitely underperformed last year. I would argue it was a lack of upperclassmen player leadership especially from the one with the initials of OM (shes even admitted this year that she lacked leadership last year). This year is a rebuilding year with a great incoming class coming in so well see. So now youre going to cherry pick individual games I mean Diana Taurasi Paige Bueckers etc are great players and theyve had their share of bad shooting nights. Like Taurasi going 1-15 in an NCAA tournament loss. Paige has her share of 3-14 2-11 3-12 5-17 (against ND) etc games. Just this year"
X Link 2025-12-23T03:33Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"This is exactly why I thought all those folks saying Trade Fox (before he had even played a game this season) were being way too premature. Its still early but this is very promising. Needless to say a lot goes into winning a championship but it looks like they have as good of a chance as anybody at winning it this year (barring injuries)"
X Link 2025-12-26T00:38Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"Averaging [--] pts / [--] rebounds / [--] assists / [--] steals on the #18 ranked team (where she is the only starter on that started on an NCAA team last year) is 🔥. Then you add the unmatched motor. Definition of a two-way impact player at the guard position. Theres a reason she has the #1 Box Plus-Minus (BPM) among guards and 2nd overall only behind Sarah Strong (for players playing at least [--] mpg). HANNAH HIDALGO TONIGHT 🔥 [--] POINTS [--] REBOUNDS [--] ASSISTS [--] STEALS https://t.co/WnqnMeN5ZW HANNAH HIDALGO TONIGHT 🔥 [--] POINTS [--] REBOUNDS [--] ASSISTS [--] STEALS https://t.co/WnqnMeN5ZW"
X Link 2025-12-30T01:02Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"Hidalgo averaging [--] pts / [--] rebounds / [--] assists / [--] steals plus that unmatched dawg motor is fire. Lebron James is the leader in most 20+ pts / 5+ rbds / 5+ asts / 5+ stls games (25 games) across the NBA WNBA and NCAA in the past [--] years. And she is averaging it. ☘ ☘ ☘ Definition of a two-way impact guard. Highest BPM (schedule adjusted) among guards and second in the NCAA overall (for players playing [--] mpg). https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2005808140248658289 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2005808140248658289"
X Link 2025-12-30T01:08Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"@HannahHReport I dont think people realize Notre Dames starting five has only one player who was a starter in NCAA basketball last year. Guess who that player was And theyre still ranked #18 in country"
X Link 2025-12-30T01:11Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"This Notre Dame team only has one starter who was a starter in NCAA womens college basketball last year. And they are ranked #18. What other ranked teams have only one starter who started on any team in womens college basketball last year"
X Link 2025-12-30T01:14Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"@ndwbb @HannahHidalgo Two way all-around impact. ☘ Scoring + Passing + Rebounding + Defense + #1 Dawg Motor"
X Link 2025-12-30T01:40Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"@ndwbb All-around player [--] / [--] / [--] / [--] / [--] is a crazy statline. ☘"
X Link 2025-12-30T01:52Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"I should be clear Im referring to the starting five against Michigan USC and Ole Miss (Hannah Vanessa KK Cass and Gisela)"
X Link 2025-12-30T02:14Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"Here is a statistical breakdown of the 2025-26 women's college basketball freshman class. 🏀 Best Freshman thus far: USC's Jazzy Davidson [--] All-Around Impact: What separates her from players like Oklahoma's Aaliyah Chavez and Gonzaga's Lauren Whittaker has been defense. She has the highest Defensive Box Plus-Minus in the entire class of [---] while maintaining an elite OBPM of [---] (higher than Chavez's 5.9) She is a two-way impact player reminiscent of the archetypes becoming more heavily prioritized by NBA teams like OKC and Spurs (with struggles by the Lakers in contrast). [--] Offensive Engine:"
X Link 2025-12-30T23:42Z [--] followers, [----] engagements
"Here is a statistical breakdown of the remaining Top [--] players from ESPN's Ranking of the [----] High School Class including Duke's Emilee Skinner South Carolina's Agot Maker Stanford's Hailee Swain Tennesee's Mia Pauldo and LSU's Zakiyah Johnson"
X Link 2025-12-30T23:47Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"Here is a statistical breakdown of notable players during their freshman season for comparison of this year's freshman class to current star players (eg Paige Bueckers Caitlin Clark Azzi Fudd Lauren Betts Flau'jae Johnson Juju Watkins Hannah Hidalgo Sarah Strong Joyce Edwards etc). https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2006152159860281543 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2006152159860281543"
X Link 2025-12-30T23:55Z [--] followers, [----] engagements
"It's still early in the season but I have Jazzy number [--] thus far because of 1) her all-around two-way impact (especially at the defensive end) as backed up by her high BPM 2) her primary playmaker responsibilities for her team backed up by her high Offensive Load number and 3) actual contributions (rate stats that convert into volume stats with minutes played--several top freshman average [--] mpg). 4) She has also played by far the most number of ranked teams at [--] while Chavez has only played [--] and Whitaker has played [--] so far. I break it down in more detail here along with other high-ranking"
X Link 2025-12-31T00:03Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"I agree that it should be Jazzy even now. Thus far she's by far the most impactful all-around player with primary playmaking responsibilities that is playing heavy minutes (potential is not actual). She's even played 3x the number of ranked teams that Oklahoma has played. I make the case with stats here. https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/2006149029936390292s=20 https://x.com/TigerRemario/status/2006149029936390292s=20"
X Link 2025-12-31T00:22Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"I haven't looked into this particular case. But in general I think you just have to remind yourself that X / Twitter can be a bubble of some of the most obsessive and unhinged folks who derive any self-confidence and self-worth they have from celebrities (including sports celebrities) and are thus the most toxic people when it comes to any perceived threat to that celebrity's status because their identity is wrapped up in it. In my short time here I've also noticed many have narcissistic tendencies for control meaning any kind of perceived threat to how they fancy things should go gets"
X Link 2025-12-31T00:45Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"WNBA Draft Meta Strategy to consider. I wonder whether the draft dynamics in the WNBA are relevantly different that smart GMs are looking more at drafting best player available (BPA) rather than fit and/or potential. [--]. The gap between the best WNBA players and the best College players isnt as wide as many people probably think Eg there were two rookie all-stars in [----] and three rookie all-stars in [----] This is perhaps a good reason to take the best college players now because theres a good probability they will already be among the best [--] players in the league as early as their 1st year."
X Link 2025-12-31T03:25Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"Its not only the ND admissions standards and transfer credits but its the fact that their back office infrastructure was well behind other top schools (LSU South Carolina UCLA Texas etc) that have had dedicated NIL specialists and/or GMs. They were getting outplayed by other schools with that infrastructure already in place. However they finally caught up this past summer by hiring Pat Garrity as GM to oversee the roster and player budget. And the evidence of how important this was is already in. They have arguably the best freshmen recruiting classes next year. And Im sure they will be very"
X Link 2026-01-05T06:38Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"Its really the rebounding and lack of a defensive paint presence. The lack of a paint presence especially forces them to go into a zone. You can see why as they went man-to-man in the 2nd half (to try to limit 3s) but then gave up at least [--] and-1 baskets to the Duke bigs almost immediately. Going zone also hurts their defensive rebounding. I really dislike their zone defense that they have to play out of necessity. They also were kind of forced into it last year. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2008091779942498582 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2008091779942498582"
X Link 2026-01-05T08:22Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"This LSU team reminds me a lot of the Notre Dame team from last year. They have the talent to do great things but Im not sure the leadership especially upperclassmen leadership is there to handle the adversity and setbacks (which hits every team at some point). We can talk about the coaches all we want but the teams with strong player leadership teams will always be better and more durable in the long run. They still have a lot of opportunities like UConn did last year after their losses. Its up to them. Time will tell Albeit I dont think theyre as talented as that Notre Dame team (especially"
X Link 2026-01-06T04:12Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"It's happening in college football and it will continue to happen in college basketball especially women's college basketball. The best teams are probably going to be the oldest teams. I also wonder whether European pros who never attended college look to join a college team given the money being poured in now. #NCAAWBB The avg age of the Indiana Hoosiers team is [--] years old. For perspective the Green Bay Packers avg age this season is [--] years old. Cignitti knows what he is doing. Grown Man Teams are the way of the future. The avg age of the Indiana Hoosiers team is [--] years old. For"
X Link 2026-01-09T01:05Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"No she doesnt. Her true shooting % is 56%. Juju Watkinss TS was only 54% when she won it last year. Shes averaging [--] ppg / [--] rpg / [--] apg / [--] spg. Never been done in NCAA history. Although she was a 37% [--] point shooter as a freshman and sophomore (very good at volume) so if she gets that going this year shell be closer to [--] ppg which be insane numbers"
X Link 2026-01-11T19:01Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"The reason they were even in games this year is that Hidalgo has been a two way force at the PG position. [--] Way Players is the theme of the year in the NBA and WNBA. Shes arguably the best two way player at the guard position. The main reasons theyve lost are 1) rebounding (eg getting outrebounded by [--] against Michigan and [--] against Ole Miss) and 2) defensive paint presence (eg did you watch that Duke game). Regarding the roster Notre Dame finally hired a GM to catch up to other top schools. And what do you know they have arguably the best incoming freshmen classes next year. And Im sure"
X Link 2026-01-11T19:38Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"They were the #1 team at one point after beating UConn USC and Texas. And they definitely underperformed last year. I think it happened for several reasons: 1) lack of upperclassmen leadership (did you see how Miles yelled at her TCU teammates after not getting the ball; she also used to bicker about Citron getting shine earlier in her careerfight or flight mentality) 2) lack of defensive rebounding and paint presence (eg Westbeld getting outrebounded [--] to against KK Timpsonthe truth is this has always been an ND weakness that hopefully gets fixed in the future with roster and adding a new"
X Link 2026-01-11T20:19Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"That crazy to say considering her performances against UConn (twice against Paige) USC (against Juju then this year with arguably the best perimeter defender in the Big [--] guarding her Kennedy Smith) Texas (against Harmon and Booker) South Carolina (31 pts in her first ever game) ACC Tournament MVP (against James and Rivers two 1st Round WNBA picks). https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2010452612009857091 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2010452612009857091"
X Link 2026-01-11T20:43Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"@SkimMilkey The Principle of Transitivity doesnt hold up in sports. Its like rock paper and scissors. Frazier beat Ali (first fight) and Forwman destroyed Frazier but Ali beats Foreman. Its more about matchups"
X Link 2026-01-11T21:28Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"@debbieantonelli @ndwbb @HannahHidalgo Great calls on the game Enjoyed your commentary"
X Link 2026-01-11T22:58Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"Here is a ranking of the [--] women's college basketball watch-list candidates for the Wooden Award (ie National Player of the Year) sorted by BPM (Box Plus-Minus) with a breakdown of OBPM and DBPM (to assess offensive and defensive impact as of 1.12.26. 🧵 #NCAAWBB #WoodenAward https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2010850247057318195 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2010850247057318195"
X Link 2026-01-12T23:03Z [--] followers, 22.2K engagements
"Below are some names like Gianna Kneepkans Raven Johnson and Maddie Doogan that should probably also be given some consideration. Is Kneepkens the best or second-best player on UCLA"
X Link 2026-01-12T23:03Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"Here is BPM ranking by potential [----] WNBA draft picks at the PG position. Does Raven Johnson have a chance of following the Veronica Burton career arc of starting off as a solid defender / game manager and growing into more of an offensive scoring threat at the WNBA level"
X Link 2026-01-12T23:03Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"I am one of those supporters. Girl is playing with a black eye putting up [--] pt / [--] rbd / [--] str / [--] ast games against top [--] opponents getting the full treatment of either face guarding double teams load ups. Did you see how exhausted she was during that game Some people assume players can play heavy minutes and increase minutes like turning up a dial. I think many people underestimate how hard it is to play so many minutes while never actually taking a play off (many do especially on defense). She's anti-load management because her team needs her. Warrior and dawg"
X Link 2026-01-13T00:44Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"Sonia Citron on Hannah Hidalgo: ☘ ☘ ☘ Hannah is a phenomenal player. I think everybody knows that. Definitely one-of-a-kind. And playing with her is amazing. She really makes you better and the fact she is an offensive and defensive player really adds to her game. So I know her defensive tenacity really sets our team and really just gets us going. She really just pushes us to be better and her energy is just contagious. @ndwbb @HannahHidalgo https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2011259585768931660 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2011259585768931660"
X Link 2026-01-14T02:10Z [--] followers, [----] engagements
"Several things the Notre Dame coaching staff really has to work on (not only for this years team but future teams because its been a trend with past teams): 1) Defensive rebounding (giving up way too many offensive boards and extra shot attempts) 2) Defensive paint presence (giving up too many points in the paint) 3) Pick and roll defense (particularly by the bigs) 4) Half-court pace (way too much standing around). Why not have Hannah look to drive and kick more for threes in order to space the floor Seemed like that has been the best offense for this team. The advantage is Hidalgo drawing"
X Link 2026-01-16T00:55Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"Wemby with the bald head going full Kareem Abdul-Jabbar mode. Start of the 10-year run of multiple MVPs and NBA championships. Wemby recruiting Giannis: If youre serious Jeremy Sochans gone by morning. 👀 https://t.co/2FD4IbfH2C Wemby recruiting Giannis: If youre serious Jeremy Sochans gone by morning. 👀 https://t.co/2FD4IbfH2C"
X Link 2026-01-16T04:40Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"Not only the small sample size (40 minutes games with less than [--] on a season) its also telling how players from the same team tend to be bunched together (I think part of the point the commenter made above). I remember Jordan Lee being ranked higher than Sarah Strong on RAPM for much of this year. Although not perfect itself (rate stats need to consider volume) its why I tend to prefer BPM (whether Basketball Reference or Torvik) for ranking star players in college. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2012660343496151246 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2012660343496151246"
X Link 2026-01-17T22:56Z [--] followers, [----] engagements
"@NaismithTrophy @jerseymikes @ndwbb @HannahHidalgo Best All-Around Guard in women's basketball (scoring + passing + defending + energy + leadership)"
X Link 2026-01-18T00:19Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"Briefly scanning the list the list already makes more sense. Raegan Beers should probably be ahead of Peyton Verhulst in terms of contributions to Oklahomas success (the order was flipped on the other list). And Maddie Doogan should probably be higher than #32 like she was on the other list (granted her defense is holding her back from being higher). https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2012971881297494038 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2012971881297494038"
X Link 2026-01-18T19:34Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"Addy Brown has been by far one of Iowa States best players. They are missing +14.1 in BPM and arguably their best defender. Iowa State is currently in a freefall without Addy Brown. You just hate to see this Now [--] straight losses: 72-70 L to #22 Baylor 71-63 L to Cincinnati 83-70 L to WVU 68-62 L to Colorado 86-58 L to Oklahoma State (today) They are searching for their first win since Iowa State is currently in a freefall without Addy Brown. You just hate to see this Now [--] straight losses: 72-70 L to #22 Baylor 71-63 L to Cincinnati 83-70 L to WVU 68-62 L to Colorado 86-58 L to Oklahoma"
X Link 2026-01-18T20:16Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"@squinternz I really want her to stay at Notre Dame. But I wouldnt fault her for transferring to Texas or South Carolina next year (she really is a kind of second coming of Dawn Staley iykyk) especially if Coach Ivey gets fired"
X Link 2026-01-20T00:59Z [--] followers, [----] engagements
"I think the big fuss is misplaced. Real hoopers take it as a sign of respect if anything. Its really only the top players in the sport who get such treatment. Other recent examples on tv that pop to mind are Paige (obviously a great player) Wembenyama at Madison Square Garden (obviously a great player) etc. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2013502514620993810 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2013502514620993810"
X Link 2026-01-20T06:43Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"This is just plain false. It has more to do with catching up to the other top schools by finally hiring a GM / NIL Specialist (Pat Garrity) this past summer. Notre Dame has always focused heavily on freshman recruiting (not only for culture but because of academic requirementstheir motto across all their sports programs is not to major in but only to supplement through the portal). But the problem with operating without a dedicated GM in the NIL era is that youre working from a Black Box (nobody knows how much other schools are paying players what the terms are etc). So ND was losing out on a"
X Link 2026-01-21T01:26Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"Whats funny to me is how many people on that forum failed to connect the dots between having a dedicated GM / NIL Specialist and roster construction issues since the NIL era really took off these past two years. The AD Pete Bevacqua talks about it in the latest YT episode of Wake Up the Echoes with the new GM Pat Garrity. I think some on their probably still fail to connect the dots. Its about being proactive not reactive like what any good organization does. Unfortunately ND was reactive the last couple of years. But its good they fixed that and the proof is in the pudding with the incoming"
X Link 2026-01-21T01:58Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"For those bashing the Notre Dame womens basketball teams roster construction this year the recent interview with the new basketball GM Pat Garrity and AD Pete Bevacqua provides Useful Context on how different things are in the NIL era especially in the past two years in the run up to and after the House settlement that allowed for direct payments to college athletes. 🧵 The process of putting together a roster in the NIL era is very messy. Notre Dame basketball GM Pat Garrity describes negotiating contracts as a giant coordination problem. It just gets really hard to get anything creative"
X Link 2026-01-21T22:48Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"@espn Also broke Skylar Digginss Notre Dame record of [---] steals in only [---] seasons. Finished the game with [--] pts / [--] steals / [--] assists / [--] rebounds in the game. ☘ ☘ ☘"
X Link 2026-01-23T01:14Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"@WomensHoops_USA Also became the fastest player to [----] pts (86 games) and broke Skylar Digginss Notre Dame record for most steals (381) in only [---] seasons. Best All-Around Guard in womens college basketball when you factor in scoring + passing + defending + rebounding + motor. ☘ ☘ ☘"
X Link 2026-01-23T01:32Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"Walzs offensive scheme was to pass away from whoever she was defending and to keep her on the weak side to avoid steals. I would say that is heavy defensive impact akin to what elite defensive backs do where quarterbacks wont even try to pass to their side of the field. I think its also reasonable to say that nobody in womens college basketball gets the defensive attention she does on offense (ie faceguarding while offball soft-doubles / hard-doubles while on ball). If her teammates arent knocking down those open shots or taking advantage of the [--] v [--] opportunities she creates to keep"
X Link 2026-01-23T03:22Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"Believe me many of us support Coach Ivey but there are some open questions. There were many factors that team underperformed. My own hunch revolved around lack of upperclassmen leadership (they obviously had all the talent in the world beating UConn USC Texas Duke etc but never really recovered when adversity hitcontrast to how UConn bounced back after people wrote them off last year after the Tennessee loss) pacing (especially in half court sets) not enough three point shooting (their 3pAtr was surprisingly lower than you would think it would have been given their personnel) taking Koval out"
X Link 2026-01-23T03:44Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"@OptaSTATS @ndwbb I like this account. Useful information. Helps put performances into historical perspective. ☘"
X Link 2026-01-23T05:56Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"Ive always thought one of Hannah Hidalgos superpowers is her speed quickness and motor. Watch her escaping getting fouled to drain the clock at the end of the game. It was funny as hell to watch them try to catch her. 😭 She said in an interview that if she hadnt played basketball she would have played soccer. Shes the same size as Lionel Messi. Imagine her speed quickness and motor wreaking havoc on the soccer field"
X Link 2026-01-23T07:12Z [--] followers, [----] engagements
"@reeseboundz Bruh if she would have turned the corner on that last sequence to beat that last girl (she almost did) and made it to the other side of the court I would have fell over laughing. 😭"
X Link 2026-01-23T22:30Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"Its actually insane. Notre Dames bigs cant rebound and have no defensive paint presence at all. The difference between Hannah Hidalgo and the 2nd best player on her team is as wide as any in womens college basketball (+10 BPM over the 2nd best player). The other Quad [--] teams generally have multiple players with a BPM over [--] but ND has only one. Rebounding / Defensive Paint Presence is by far this teams biggest problem. nd literally isnt a tournament team without hannah hidalgo. nd literally isnt a tournament team without hannah hidalgo"
X Link 2026-01-25T22:26Z [--] followers, [----] engagements
"@andesiamae That missed free throw offensive rebound has to be the lowlight of the year"
X Link 2026-01-25T22:30Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"I should say the top Quad [--] teams have multiple players with BPMs over [--]. Notre Dame is unique in that Hannahs BPM is +10 over the 2nd best player. And they have no other player with a BPM over [--]. Completely winnable games are being lost because NDs bigs cant rebound at all. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015555099670745350 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015555099670745350"
X Link 2026-01-25T22:39Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"@NYREEZY I kinda hope one of these ND beat reporters asks her about it. I know shes said her dad and brother-in-law are her trainers. I know she works with Charel Allen as her position coach but Im not sure how involved she is in her shooting mechanics if at all"
X Link 2026-01-25T22:47Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"@NYREEZY Fr. On that [----] USC team Mackenzie Forbes was a hooper (she won the Pac12 Tournament MVP that year) and Rayah Marshall was a [----] Team USA Americup member (with Rickea Angel and Lauren) and one of the rare rookies last year to make it through a season on a WNBA roster"
X Link 2026-01-25T22:59Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"@NDWBFanatic They dont even necessarily have to do that. They only employ [--] assistant cosches when NCAA rules allow [--]. They can hire that extra coach and give her a soft landing if they want"
X Link 2026-01-25T23:43Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"@mytracktality 2023-24 UConn Team"
X Link 2026-01-26T00:09Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"@mytracktality [----] Notre Dame Team"
X Link 2026-01-26T00:10Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"@CollinReidPS @WembyCentral Lowkey a part of me thinks its Durant trying to play mind games with him to force things inside. Theyre competing for the West after all"
X Link 2026-01-26T00:13Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"Ive been waiting for this deep dive too. You dont really see any pieces on their new GM Pat Garrity or anything. I suspect the piece hasnt been written yet because it will have to involve knowledge about his GM / NIL Specialist counterparts at other schools they had been losing recruits they usually would have gotten before the NIL wave really exploded in the past year or two in the run up to the House settlement. That knowledge may be hard to come by in terms of the relevant and precise details involved. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015891043099840720"
X Link 2026-01-26T20:54Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"Notre Dame is going to take care of her to not lose her especially when you consider how their AD talks about her (this dude is a pretty big dealhe was Chairman of NBC Sports before taking the job at ND). I also think shes loyal by nature and doesnt she away from challenge / adversity. https://x.com/fightingirish/status/2014063674927800647s=61 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015569376817422572 https://x.com/fightingirish/status/2014063674927800647s=61 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015569376817422572"
X Link 2026-01-25T23:36Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"Here is the list of the top [--] players by Torvik Defensive Box Plus-Minus (DBPM): [--]. Sarah Strong: [----] DBPM [--]. Hannah Hidalgo [---] DBPM [--]. Rori Harmon [---] DBPM [--]. Kennedy Cambridge [---] DBPM [--]. Indya Nivar [---] DBPM *List was filtered for players playing over [--] mpg (defensive impact should include volume as well as rate and not playing at least 60% of a game hampers impact on an entire game) 🧵 No Azzi or Kiki but some of these other names here is very funny No Azzi or Kiki but some of these other names here is very funny"
X Link 2026-01-27T23:38Z [--] followers, [----] engagements
"3. Two-Way Player: She not only provides elite impact on the defensive end she also provides elite impact on offense. She is 2nd in the NCAA in scoring (24.9 ppg) and 3rd in the ACC in assists (5.5 mpg with a 31.5% assist rate on only a 13.7% turnover rate). She averages more assists per game than Sue Bird did at UConn. She's also a very good rebounder (shows her physicality and aggression even at her size) with [---] rpg and a DREB% of 13.5% which is very good. Not many players have the physical capacity to exert as much as energy as she does on both ends but to do so at a high Productivity"
X Link 2026-01-27T23:38Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"Here's some video from @trendyhoopstars. HH has never played with a player that can defend the paint well. The closest thing was when Koval and King were starting in the USC game last year. In the WNBA I can see WNBA coaches using her to pick up [--] feet hound the primary ball-handler and burn up that [--] shot clock (late shot clock possessions are almost always bad shots). https://x.com/trendyhoopstars/status/2016277928200565163s=20 https://x.com/trendyhoopstars/status/2016277928200565163s=20"
X Link 2026-01-28T00:23Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"Here is a ranking of the [--] watchlist candidates for the Nancy Lieberman Award given to the nation's top PG sorted by Torvik Box Plus-Minus (BPM) as of 1.27.26. [--]. Hannah Hidalgo: [----] BPM (1st on team) [--]. Kiki Rice: [----] BPM (1st on team) [--]. Rori Harmon: [----] BPM (2nd on team) [--]. Raven Johnson: [----] BPM (2nd on team) [--]. Olivia Miles: [----] BPM (1st on team) * List was based on the pre-season watchlist but filters out players averaging less than the [--] mpg (since impact should also consider Volume in addition to Rate). The players filtered out were replaced with Jaloni Cambridge Chit-Chat"
X Link 2026-01-29T01:53Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"I think Veronica Burton having the breakout season she had at Golden State will make teams really think about taking her higher than Ive been seeing on some of these mock drafts. And for good reason. Burton getting invited to the Team USA camp shows that the people high up there in wbb think highly of her and that kind of all-around player gritty archetype. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2016978880171823236 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2016978880171823236"
X Link 2026-01-29T20:56Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"In terms of individual defensive impact relative to the rest of her team Hannah Hidalgo leads the way. She has a Defensive Box Plus-Minus (DBPM) of +5.8 over her next closest teammate. Texas has multiple players in the top [--] of DBPM (ie Rori Harmon and Madison Booker). Other teams have multiple players in the top [--] (eg UConn UCLA South Carolina USC). While other top players benefit from having other elite defenders on their team Hidalgo is contributing incredible defensive impact effectively by herself. Imagine if she ever gets a chance to play with a big who can dominate the paint"
X Link 2026-01-29T23:18Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"Defensive Box Plus-Minus (DBPM) is a rate stat that estimates a player's defensive contribution in points per [---] possessions relative to a league-average player"
X Link 2026-01-29T23:18Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"Notre Dame's 2nd best player on the team wrt DBPM ranks 286"
X Link 2026-01-29T23:58Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"Any talk of a hot seat is really premature given the recruiting class she has coming in. People seem to dissociate head coach from recruits (like if you cut the coach the recruits will still come) but I think it's less like college football where top talent will go to an LSU regardless of coach. I think it's reasonable to say most of the ND recruits have Ivey being there as one of their [--] main reasons for choosing ND. I also think some people are way too simplistic about what makes a college program successful. There's the coach obviously but also now the GM / NIL Specialist (negotiating"
X Link 2026-01-30T23:17Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"This is part of the reason I thought it would be interesting to put this table together. People often make the mistake of nitpicking against some abstract hypothetical ideal. The truth is WNBA point guards (the ones who make it like in the 2nd cluster and those who are struggling like in the 3rd cluster) have histories themselves in college ball and have flaws of their own. I see a lot of green with HH. https://x.com/HidalgoMuse/status/2017367182846661086s=20 https://x.com/HidalgoMuse/status/2017367182846661086s=20"
X Link 2026-01-31T00:01Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"For additional context here are their exact stats as freshmen: Caitlin Clark: [----] ppg / [---] rpg / [---] apg / [---] spg Paige Bueckers: [----] ppg / [---] rpg / [---] apg / [---] spg Hannah Hidalgo: [----] ppg / [---] rpg / [---] apg / [---] spg Aaliyah Chavez: [----] ppg / [---] rpg / [---] apg / [---] spg Aaliyah Chavez has joined elite company 🔥 As a freshman she is averaging: 🏀 [--] PPG 🏀 [--] RPG 🏀 [--] APG https://t.co/DyRuR247dd Aaliyah Chavez has joined elite company 🔥 As a freshman she is averaging: 🏀 [--] PPG 🏀 [--] RPG 🏀 [--] APG https://t.co/DyRuR247dd"
X Link 2026-01-23T21:12Z [--] followers, [----] engagements
"Its laughable to make that comparison. They had three players who went top [--] in the WNBA Draft on that team with the #1 pick. NDs starting lineup at the start of the year were not starters in NCAA basketball prior to ND and were averaging in the [--] [---] ppg range. You can just look at the differential in BPM between Hannah and the 2nd best player. Its +10 over Cass with no other ND player with a BPM over [--]. As little help Hannah is getting even games like this are completely winnable if the bigs could rebound at all. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015554214664319161"
X Link 2026-01-25T22:35Z [--] followers, [----] engagements
"Exactly Any mention of this roster should mention that fact of the GM being hired after all the high school recruiting was done and after the transfer portal closed. Im seeing way too many NDWBB fans go down different rabbit holes in trying to explain this teams current roster to rival fanbases (and getting distracted) without ever mentioning that crucial fact. Its THE crucial fact. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015622919892951447 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015622919892951447"
X Link 2026-01-26T03:08Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"@bettsnation From what Ive seen she seems to have that. She takes both sides of the ball seriously and puts a lot of energy into both"
X Link 2026-01-31T04:52Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"For sure I was going through the list of primary ballhandlers currently playing heavy minutes on WNBA teams (2nd cluster in the tablePaige was included in a table above in that thread and I should have included Vandersloot maybe in a later post) and recent WNBA draftees for that role who havent really gotten playing time or have been unfortunately cut already (3rd cluster in the table). I think theres a tendency to nitpick these draft prospects against some abstract hypothetical ideal. But the reality is you can see what primary ballhandlers playing heavy minutes in the WNBA did in college"
X Link 2026-01-31T05:09Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"@WomensHoops_USA Passed Notre Dame great Ruth Riley at [----] career points. Passed through the [---] career steals mark (shes already at #42 all-time and still has the rest of this year and next year to go). Her shotmaking this game was impressive ☘"
X Link 2026-02-01T23:11Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"Hannah Hidalgo is the Best All-Around Guard in womens college basketball. Scoring + Passing + Rebounding + Defense + Motor + Leadership ☘ ☘ ☘ [----] ppg [---] apg [---] rpg [---] spg Highest PRA (ie points + rebounds + assists) in the NCAA. 25+ ppg / 5+ apg / 5+ rpg / 5+ spg has never been accomplished in P5 history (and only one other team in NCAA history in 1993). Passed the [---] career steals mark in this game. Her shotmaking was impressive HANNAH HIDALGO TODAY 🔥🔥 [--] PTS [--] REB [--] STLS 16/26 FG NOTRE DAME BEATS STANFORD https://t.co/80V9gDJbVu HANNAH HIDALGO TODAY 🔥🔥 [--] PTS [--] REB [--] STLS 16/26 FG"
X Link 2026-02-01T23:19Z [--] followers, [----] engagements
"@mytracktality I still think we need to temper our expectations. We dont have any player besides HH with a BPM over [--] For reference Iowa had [--] players over [--] in [----] Louisville has [--] players this year Duke has [--] players and NC State has [--] players. Our roster is bad 😭"
X Link 2026-02-01T23:48Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"Look at the distribution of player BPM this season. No other player besides HH with a BPM over [--] For reference Caitlins [----] team had [--] Jujus [----] team had [--] Louisville this year has [--] Duke has [--] and NC State has [--]. Shes on pace to be the first player in P5 history (and 1st in the NCAA since 1993) to average [--] ppg / [--] apg / [--] rpg / [--] spg. Despite the team struggles I genuinely believe she will come out of this year being a much better and smarter player long-term. And this from already being Notre Dames best player since she got there (by a lot)."
X Link 2026-02-02T00:28Z [--] followers, [----] engagements
"HHs numbers are insane. [----] ppg (2nd in the NCAA) [---] spg (1st in the NCAA) [---] apg (3rd in the ACC; higher than Sue Birds avg at UConn) [---] rpg (elite guard rebounder) Top [--] career Box Plus-Minus (BPM) in womens basketball history 2000+ pts / 400+ asts / 400+ rbds / 400+ stls (currently as a junior) 3000+ pts / 500+ asts / 500+ rbds / 500+ stls (pace for career; would be 1st ever in P5 history) https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018151260130771084 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018151260130771084"
X Link 2026-02-02T02:35Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"Theres no other team in WCBB with this BPM distribution. Notre Dame only has one player with a BPM over [--] For perspective Caitlins [----] team had [--] Jujus [----] team had [--] UConn this year has [--] Louisville has [--] Duke has [--] NC State has [--]. Shes been NDs best player since getting there (by a lot). https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018155557136552220 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018155557136552220"
X Link 2026-02-02T02:52Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"Im hoping the new GM that helped land the upcoming freshmen class is able to pull the same kind of magic in the portal this year (negotiate successfully) especially for interior defense and rebounding which Notre Dame hasnt been great at in recent years (although this years team is rock bottom in that regard last years team wasnt great either once King got hit in the face and had to wear that mask). Check out some of these numbers from our center position (Koval was replaced as starter midway through the season for Maddy who unfortunately never looked 100% wrt game speed effectiveness coming"
X Link 2026-02-02T03:02Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"@hidalgohub @trendyhoopstars Sure here they are. Note that Rayah Marshall was a [----] Team USA Americup team member with Rickea Angel Raven etc (and still in the WNBA) and Forbes had a lower BPM for the year but ended up being Pac12 Tournament MVP that year"
X Link 2026-02-02T03:08Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"Hopefully Notre Dames new GM is able to help work the same magic in the transfer portal (successfully negotiate those contracts and shepherd those players through the admissions committee) as for this great upcoming freshman class they have coming in. A big who can rebound and defend the paint would be ideal. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018160549377528208 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018160549377528208"
X Link 2026-02-02T03:12Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"This is such unfounded slander against a young college player. How closely do you really follow the team If you did you'll know that of the starters Soni graduated Liatu graduated and Maddie graduated. HH is averaging more assists per game than Sue Bird did in college. If anybody 'wanted more spotlight' it was the one who left--after all why else would she try to put on that big spectacle of an 'announcement' to her next school HH was simply the best player on ND last year (all the stats and advanced stats show it) and on AmeriCup where she got All-Star Five honors on that gold medal winning"
X Link 2026-02-02T20:36Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"@accwbb @ndwbb"
X Link 2026-02-03T03:41Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"@ShamsCharania Dang Jaden Ivey was flourishing before that Anthony Black leg injury. If theres a silver lining at least hell get more opportunity for playing time and will be closer to his mom @IrishCoachIvey"
X Link 2026-02-03T19:42Z [--] followers, [----] engagements
"@ramonashelburne @alexaphilippou Im not plugged into the CBA details but Im ngl #37 about WNBA league pass was not something I was expecting to see on the list. 😭"
X Link 2026-02-03T20:35Z [--] followers, 10.7K engagements
"I would love to read a deep dive too. My hunch is that a lot has to do with what Geno Auriemma says in the video below and what Notre Dames new GM said on the Wake Up the Echoes podcast about there not being standardized contracts (ie direct payment amounts payment structures built-in incentives for players to stay clawback provisions if they leave etc) which suggests how important it is to have someone in that role with the latest and greatest market data and negotiation skills to win over the recruiting battle with other top schools with big NIL war chests in WCBB. @reeseboundz"
X Link 2026-02-04T20:09Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"Hyperbole usually exposes trolls. In any event the great Geno Auriemma seems to think very very highly of her including her unique ability to attack offenses while on defense: Her talent is obvious even if you're not a basketball person you can tell that there's a talent level thats pretty unique. But I think more importantly is the way she attacks everything that she doesthe way she attacks your defense the way when shes on defense she attacks your offense. And I think the way that she leads her team in so many different ways. I think you put all three of those things together and it's just"
X Link 2026-02-05T19:43Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"Hannah Hidalgo showing her One-of-a-Kind abilities as a POA (Point of Attack) defender in playing effective iso defense by cutting off angles smothering opponents and generating steals. Gabriela Jaquez (#11 in the clip from UCLA) is a fantastic player who many project to be a top [--] pick in the WNBA Draft. 🎥: @Youdont92844846"
X Link 2026-02-05T22:06Z [--] followers, [----] engagements
"HH leads the NCAA steals at [---] spg (would be far and away the record in major conference history). Shes always been elite on defense (+8.0 DBPM as a freshman which led all guards in the NCAA and was 2nd only to Cameron Brink; +7.8 DBPM this year which leads her team by +5.2 over the 2nd best which is a crazy gap). Imagine if she ever had a consistent paint defender to play with at Notre Dame like she has here. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019532991018705322 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019532991018705322"
X Link 2026-02-05T22:06Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"She is already on pace to break the highest single-season BPM in NCAA History (previous record was Breanna Stewart's [----] in 2016). If she can play more minutes and increase the volume (27 mpg to [--] mpg like Maya Moore) while keeping the same rate of productivity scary hours indeed. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2010873424319771040 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2010873424319771040"
X Link 2026-01-13T00:35Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"These graphics are fire Good job Notre Dame social media team. 🔥 My only nitpick is you sometimes describe her floater (which is arguably the best in womens basketball) as a one-handed jump shot. The intent is to have little to no backspin on floaters. Not serious of course 😭 ☘ https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019151370973245874 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019151370973245874"
X Link 2026-02-04T20:49Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"@ndwbb Hannah looks great @mmabrey23 did you help style her for the video If you did great job 😭☘"
X Link 2026-02-04T22:07Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"Players who only play for stats typically don't have high BPM's (eg Liv McGill is averaging [----] ppg [---] rpg [---] apg but has a BPM of only [---] which is 2nd on her team). Look at the table below. Hannah had the highest BPM by far on the team. She was ACC Tournament MVP on the only ACC Championship team Coach Ivey has had. In all the big wins she was the driving force having the best game (USC UConn Texas). And she was a Top [--] All-Tournament player on a team with other college all-stars in winning the gold medal at Americup. If there were reasons the team underperformed 1) rebounding (eg Maddie"
X Link 2026-02-04T23:25Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"All-Around Impact (scoring x passing x defending x motor x leadership): https://x.com/hidalgomuse/status/2018447124028117034s=61 Who is the Nation's Best Point Guard Here's a ranking of the Nancy Lieberman Award midseason Top [--] watchlist by Torvik Box Plus-Minus (BPM): [--]. Hannah Hidalgo: +18.0 (1st on team) [--]. Kiki Rice: +17.3 (1st on team) [--]. Raven Johnson: +14.9 (2nd on team) [--]. Rori Harmon: +14.9 https://t.co/cgxctdtSsX https://x.com/hidalgomuse/status/2018447124028117034s=61 Who is the Nation's Best Point Guard Here's a ranking of the Nancy Lieberman Award midseason Top [--] watchlist by"
X Link 2026-02-06T20:29Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"Link to the voting: @ndwbb https://www.hoophallawards.com/vote/womens https://www.hoophallawards.com/vote/womens"
X Link 2026-02-06T21:44Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"Ah makes sense. Yeah her energy level is crazy. Its not just effort but its effort plus physical capacity. I dont think many other players are even capable of it. They would either gas out or get injured. Its why in another universe she might have chosen soccer rather than basketball and given hell on the soccer field. Same size as Messi with natural speed footwork and aggression"
X Link 2026-02-13T14:13Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"Yeah its crazy how toxic wbb twitter gets. These are young players just trying to live out their dreams at the end of the day. I do my best to keep everything positive (build up players I like) and not get sucked into the temptation of matching toxicity with toxicity (although it can sometimes be hard because some people are just plain miserable and nasty). 😭 She would probably be a great fit for Dallas. Probably even better than the Lynx because she can grow with the young core there will be plenty of opportunities for playing time at her position and you dont have win-now expectations. Its"
X Link 2026-02-13T16:14Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"@Kevotbe @HannahHidalgo No Shes going to get that #3 retired at Notre Dame. Maddie can come to South Bend We would love to have her 😭 ☘ ☘ ☘"
X Link 2026-02-13T17:48Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"I hear you. But of all the many players who have played womens college basketball she is still [--] of only [--] players in NCAA history to be 1st team All-American as a freshman and sophomore (with Juju Maya Moore and Paris). There was no ramp up. She came in and was averaging 20+ pts / 5+asts / 5+ rbds / 4+ stls. Shes also won the Dawn Staley award. Shell continue to rack up conference awards. And shes only about 1/3 through her junior season. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2006443815432081867 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2006443815432081867"
X Link 2025-12-31T19:14Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"@ndwbb @HannahHidalgo @ruthriley00 She also got [---] steals for her career with her [--] steals in the 1st half. [---] career steals. On the way to 500"
X Link 2026-02-01T22:05Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
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