On Thursday, Mike Brey announced that junior forward John Mooney will be a captain for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish for the rest of the season. Mooney is having a breakout season of sorts as he is averaging 11.6 points per game and 9.7 rebounds per game. He’s had enough double doubles so far this season that it kind of reminds you a bit of a young Bonzie Colson.
Mooney has been a big voice for the Irish on the floor, but also helping along the young guys. Notre Dame is an extremely young team that has needed and will continue to need a lot of guidance this season — especially as they roll into ACC play.