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Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo has grown from freshman star to a heralded face of the sport as a senior
The All-American guard averaged 23.9 points and 4.7 steals while helping Notre Dame build around a roster aimed at a national title.
During Atlantic Coast Conference preseason media days Monday in Charlotte, N.C., Notre Dame senior guard Hannah Hidalgo expressed a "sense of urgency" to win a national championship as she returns for her final season with the Fighting Irish.
Duke coach Kara Lawson, who coached Hidalgo during the 2025 FIBA Women's AmeriCup, praised her "competitive mindset," which has become crucial as Hidalgo embraces a larger leadership role for Notre Dame's younger roster.
Hidalgo averaged 25.3 points and 5.6 steals nationally last season, earning accolades while consistently impacting games as Louisville coach Jeff Walz noted her ability to force opponents into mistakes.
Bolstering the roster, Coach Niele Ivey added transfer guard Madison St. Rose, whom Hidalgo recruited to join the Irish, creating what Ivey described as a "perfect complement" in the backcourt.
Focused on the upcoming tournament, Hidalgo aims to move past individual statistics and her "heart over height" motto to prioritize team success as a top WNBA prospect.