Kristian Ferrell
Notre Dame's basketball teams have had varying levels of success over the years. The men's basketball team, coached by Mike Brey since 2000, has made 28 NCAA Tournament appearances and reached the Final Four in 1978 under coach Digger Phelps. They have also won the 2015 ACC Tournament and ended UCLA's 88-game winning streak in 1974. On the other hand, the women's basketball team has been consistently ranked in the top 5 in the country for the past 8 years and has had 8 consecutive 30+ win seasons. The women's team has won two national championships, with the first one coming in 2001 under coach Muffet McGraw, who led the team to 25 NCAA tournament appearances.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Number of national championships won by the men's basketball team | 0 |
| Number of national championships won by the women's basketball team | 2 |
| Number of NCAA Tournament appearances by the men's basketball team | 28 |
| Number of Final Four appearances by the men's basketball team | 1 |
| Number of NCAA Tournament appearances by the women's basketball team | 25 |
| Number of Final Four appearances by the women's basketball team | 8 |
| Number of consecutive 30+ win seasons by the women's basketball team | 8 |
| Year of the first national championship won by the women's basketball team | 2001 |
| Coach of the men's basketball team | Mike Brey |
| Coach of the women's basketball team | Muffet McGraw |
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What You'll Learn
Notre Dame's men's basketball team
In 1982, Notre Dame joined the Midwestern City Conference (now the Horizon League) for all sports except football, basketball, and hockey. They remained in the conference until 1995, excluding the 1986–87 season. From 1995 to 2013, they were members of the Big East Conference, including basketball. Today, the Irish are part of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) in all sports except football, where they maintain independence.
In 2003, Notre Dame strongly considered joining the Big Ten, but ultimately decided not to at the last minute. In 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the football team played a full ACC schedule and qualified for the ACC Championship Game.
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The women's basketball team
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish women's basketball team has won two national championships—in 2001 and 2018. The team is the intercollegiate women's basketball program representing the University of Notre Dame in Notre Dame, Indiana. They currently compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference of NCAA Division I, playing their home games in the Purcell Pavilion at the Edmund P. Joyce Center.
The women's team has quickly become one of the best women's college basketball programs in the country. They have reached the Final Four nine times (1997, 2001, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2018, and 2019), which ranks 5th in NCAA history. They have also made it to the Sweet Sixteen in each of the last ten seasons (2010–2019) and have won 20 or more games in 24 of the past 25 seasons.
The team's first national championship in 2001 was led by 6-foot-5 center and future WNBA star Ruth Riley, who helped the Irish defeat Purdue 68–66. In 2018, after an injury-plagued start to the season, the Irish won their second national championship by beating Mississippi State 61–58. This victory was especially sweet for the team, as they had lost in the championship game in 2014 and 2015 to Connecticut.
The women's team has had much success in recent years, and they continue to be a force to be reckoned with in the world of women's college basketball.
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The 1988 championship
Notre Dame has won 11 national championships in football, with the most recent win in 1988. The 1988 championship was a significant milestone in the history of Notre Dame's football achievements. Led by head coach Lou Holtz, the Fighting Irish team achieved a perfect 12-0 record for the season, marking their final season without a loss.
Another notable game during the 1988 season was the matchup against the Wolverines again, where Gillette unleashed a 53-yard punt, which was returned for an 81-yard touchdown by Watters. This was the first of two punt returns for touchdowns by Watters that season. The game showcased the talent of the Notre Dame team, with standout performances by players like sophomore nose tackle Chris Zorich and sophomore tailback Tony Brooks.
The Fighting Irish, under the guidance of Coach Holtz, continued their winning streak throughout the season, defeating notable opponents such as #3 West Virginia in the Fiesta Bowl and #1 Miami in the Catholics vs. Convicts series. The 1988 Notre Dame team featured an impressive 31 future NFL players, a testament to the team's talent and depth.
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The 1947 team
Notre Dame has won 11 national championships in total, with the 1947 team contributing to the university's impressive record. This team was the sixth Irish team to win a national title and the second in a row for coach Frank Leahy.
The 1947 season saw Notre Dame and Michigan trade the top spot in the polls throughout. Michigan took the number one spot in the AP poll on November 16, 1947, but Notre Dame moved into the top spot on November 23, winning the AP's national championship trophy. This sparked a debate among sportswriters about which team truly deserved to be recognised as the best. An unofficial post-bowl ballot was held, with the AP reporting that the special poll was "conducted by popular demand" to answer "the burning sports question of the day."
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The Four Horsemen
The nickname "The Four Horsemen" was coined by sportswriter Grantland Rice after Notre Dame's 13-7 victory over the Army team in 1924. Rice's famous lede, "Outlined against a blue-gray October sky the Four Horsemen rode again," referenced the 1921 movie "The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse," and immortalized the four players in football history. The image of the Four Horsemen was further solidified when George Strickler, then Rockne's student publicity aide, posed the four players on the backs of four horses for a photo that was picked up by wire services.
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Frequently asked questions
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish men's basketball team has not won any national championships. However, they have made 28 NCAA Tournament appearances and made it to the Final Four in 1978 under coach Digger Phelps.
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish women's basketball team has won two national championships. The Irish women's basketball team is a perennial championship-level program, consistently ranked in the top 5 in the country.
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team has won 11 national championships. Their first national championship was in 1924, and their most recent was in 1988.
Yes, Notre Dame has won national championships in other sports. John A. Kromkowski won the National Intercollegiate Men's Singles Table Tennis championship in 1959. Kromkowski and Kochanowski also won the Men's Doubles championship that year.
