Hardwood HERstory

Hardwood Herstory - Niele Ivey

Episode Summary

One of the best point guards to ever don an Irish uniform, Niele Ivey has found success and left her stamp at every level of basketball. A high school state champion, an NCAA champion, the 19th pick in the WNBA Draft, and the first black female head coach in Notre Dame history are just a handful of her accomplishments. Niele talks about family, faith, and the sport that has served as a foundation for so much of her life. We also chat with Muffet McGraw, the legendary coach who recruited Niele as a player and tapped her to take over her role as the Irish head coach.

Episode Notes

One of the best point guards to ever don an Irish uniform, Niele Ivey has found success and left her stamp at every level of basketball. A high school state champion, an NCAA champion, the 19th pick in the WNBA Draft, and the first black female head coach in Notre Dame history are just a handful of her accomplishments. Niele talks about family, faith, and the sport that has served as a foundation for so much of her life. We also chat with Muffet McGraw, the legendary coach who recruited Niele as a player and tapped her to take over her role as the Irish head coach.