Skylar Diggins Hired as Special Advisor to Notre Dame Women’s Basketball Head Coach
Notre Dame legend Skylar Diggins is returning to campus to advise the Irish women’s basketball team. Skylar Diggins has been hired as an outside consultant serving as a Special Advisor to Notre Dame women’s basketball head coach Niele Ivey. The South Bend native and Irish alumna will travel with the team and be on the bench during games until the Unrivaled season begins.
This is exciting news as Skylar returns to her alma mater. Diggins helped lead the Irish to three straight NCAA Tournament Final Four appearances from 2011-13. Furthermore, Skylar Diggins will help to mold and shape the future stars of basketball. Skylar will serve as an off-the-floor mentor to student-athletes. With a strong focus on helping young women learn what to expect at the professional level. And help them get a head start with personal growth and brand building.
Notre Dame Women’s Basketball made the official announcement via social media. Notre Dame stated,
“All-American Skylar Diggins has been hired as an outside consultant serving as the Special Advisor to Niele Ivey. Diggins will serve Ivey and her coaching staff and be an off-the-floor mentor to student-athletes focusing on leadership, personal development and brand building.”
Skylar Diggins Hired as Special Advisor to Notre Dame Women’s Basketball Head Coach
Regarding Diggins coming aboard, Irish head coach Niele Ivey, mentions,
This is truly a legendary addition. In this new role, Skylar will help elevate our program through her leadership, expertise and unique perspective as both a former student-athlete and accomplished professional. Skylar’s loyalty and commitment to the university have been unmatched,” Ivey said in a statement provided by Notre Dame. “Her ability to motivate, elevate, and inspire our student-athletes will strengthen our culture, enhance our team, and create meaningful opportunities for growth and development. Her impact will extend far beyond the game, helping shape the next generation of student-athletes and continuing to build a legacy of excellence within our program.”
At Notre Dame, Diggins was named the Big East Player of the Year in 2012. Then again the following year in 2013. She also captured the Nancy Lieberman Award in both seasons, as well as the inaugural Dawn Staley Award in ’13.
Diggins finished her Notre Dame career with 2,357 points, 745 assists, 557 rebounds and 381 steals in 150 games played. Ranking third in program history in points, assists and games played, and second in steals.
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