Notre Dame Basketball Faces Mass Exodus

0:00On March 26, Notre Dame men's basketball is facing a tough stretch with multiple players heading to the transfer portal. Sophomore's Sir Mohammed and Gareth Sundra, along with freshman writer Frost, have already announced their plans to leave. That's three key pieces departing right as the portal opens on April 7. The moves come down to playing tie for these guys, who didn't crack the main rotation under Coach Michael Schruzberry. Meanwhile, three more departures look likely, local star Marcus Burton. Schruzberry's first recruit Cole Certa, and top-rated prospect, Jalen Haralson. Those exits tie more to chasing bigger name, image and likeness deals elsewhere. Reactions have been sharp, especially from South Bend Tribune columnist Tom Neue. He slammed the Notre Dame administration for not supporting the program enough and warned of growing frustration among players and fans. Keeping Schruzberry as Coach hasn't stemmed the tide. Neue predicts even more pain ahead, calling this a deeper hit than most realize.

1:00With six potential losses from the roster, rebuilding will be a real challenge for next season. The portal stays open through early May, so expect updates as Notre Dame scrambles to hold on to talent and attract new blood.