We jump into the college basketball way-back machine as Notre Dame basketball wraps its two-game preseason exhibition schedule at home. Along comes an old friend from back in the salad days of college basketball. Back when both programs were independent.

SOUTH BEND — After losing all but five players from last season’s squad, whether that be to the WNBA Draft, graduation or the transfer portal, Notre Dame women’s basketball was in search of some stability to guide the Irish through their most ...