Niele Ivey keeps Notre Dame in the elite tier with a tough, resilient identity
In the 2025-26 season, Niele Ivey guided Notre Dame to a 25-11 record and an Elite Eight run, extending a run of five straight Sweet 16 trips and showing she can keep a program competitive even with a thin roster and heavy turnover[1][2][4]. Her calling card is guard play, toughness, and steadiness under pressure—Notre Dame’s coverage repeatedly points to her ability to develop a close-knit, resilient team that peaks late, which fits best if you want a coach who brings structure, urgency, and proven postseason competence[2][3][10].
