Notre Dame’s two-way spark and leadership blueprint
In the 2026 season, Charel Allen is best known as a former Notre Dame star-turned-assistant coach who still embodies the Irish identity: toughness, versatility, and elite two-way impact. She was a two-time All-American and two-time First Team All-Big East selection, and at Notre Dame she became the first player in school history to reach 1,500 points, 500 rebounds, 200 assists, and 200 steals. That combination of scoring, disruption, and captain-level leadership makes her a great fit for any program that values intensity, defensive edge, and accountability.
