Main Story

Notre Dame has hired South Bend native and former Irish star Skylar Diggins as a special advisor to head coach Niele Ivey. As an outside consultant, Diggins will advise the coaching staff and mentor players on leadership, personal development and brand building. She’ll return to her professional team when the 2027 Unrivaled season begins in January.

By the Numbers
  • 12 WNBA seasons played
  • 7 WNBA All-Star selections and 5 USA Basketball gold medals
  • 2,357 points, 745 assists, 557 rebounds and 381 steals in 150 Notre Dame games
  • 3 consecutive Final Four appearances with Notre Dame, from 2011 to 2013
Bottom Line

Notre Dame adds a decorated alum whose experience as an elite player and professional gives Ivey’s program a new source of guidance—and its athletes a prominent mentor.