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Conversation with NCAA champion and gold medalist Rebecca Lobo

Rebecca Lobo was an NCAA champion at UConn in 1995, an Olympic gold medalist in 1996 and a WNBA All-Star in 1999. Lobo, who was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame last year, now serves as a basketball analyst for ESPN and an AP voter. This week she breaks down some national storylines before the 2018-19 season tips off:

What will be important to Notre Dame this season in its national championship defense?

Players staying healthy will be very important to Notre Dame. They have a talented and experienced group of upperclassmen who can lead the way as long as they stay healthy and on the court.