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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.
On Monday, Notre Dame senior guard Hannah Hidalgo expressed a "sense of urgency" to win a national championship during the Atlantic Coast Conference preseason media days in Charlotte, N.C., 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 remains vital as the senior embraces a larger leadership role for Notre Dame's younger roster.
Statistics from last season highlight Hidalgo's impact: she averaged 25.3 points and 5.6 steals nationally, while Louisville coach Jeff Walz noted her ability to force opponents into mistakes by harassing opposing ballhandlers.
Recruited by Hidalgo, transfer guard Madison St. Rose joins Coach Niele Ivey's roster, creating what Ivey described as a "perfect complement" in the backcourt to support Notre Dame's national title run.
Prioritizing team success over individual accolades, Hidalgo moves past her "heart over height" motto to focus on the upcoming tournament as a top WNBA prospect chasing a national championship.