A lot has changed since the Hoos last played Notre Dame six weeks ago. That loss began a 4 game losing streak for the Irish, but they’ve lost just 1 game since that streak ended. That loss was their last game, a road loss to Louisville in the regular season finale.
Everything Notre Dame does begins with Bonzie Colson. Though just 6’5”, he led the ACC in rebounding (10.4 rpg). And Notre Dame does not play at a pace which would artificially increase his totals (221st in tempo, according to KenPom). He also finished 10th in scoring (17 ppg) and 14th in FG% (52%).