One of the top high school basketball players in the country is headed to University of Notre Dame.Eve Long, a five-star recruit and rising senior at Olathe South High School, announced Wednesday morning that she has committed to play for the Fighting Irish.Long chose Notre Dame over powerhouse programs including University of California, Los Angeles and University of Connecticut.The 6-foot-3 forward is considered one of the top five recruits in the country in the Class of 2027 and has drawn national attention for her scoring ability, athleticism and versatility on the court.Notre Dame is coming off another deep NCAA Tournament run after advancing to the Elite Eight this past season.Long said she’s excited to join one of the premier programs in women’s college basketball.
OLATHE, Kan. —
One of the top high school basketball players in the country is headed to University of Notre Dame.
Eve Long, a five-star recruit and rising senior at Olathe South High School, announced Wednesday morning that she has committed to play for the Fighting Irish.
Long chose Notre Dame over powerhouse programs including University of California, Los Angeles and University of Connecticut.
The 6-foot-3 forward is considered one of the top five recruits in the country in the Class of 2027 and has drawn national attention for her scoring ability, athleticism and versatility on the court.
Notre Dame is coming off another deep NCAA Tournament run after advancing to the Elite Eight this past season.
Long said she’s excited to join one of the premier programs in women’s college basketball.