Is it Notre Dame or the WNBA for Cass Prosper? Her decision is made
Notre Dame star Cassandre Prosper’s journey will take its next step, as she decides to return to South Bend or go to the WNBA draft.
A talented Notre Dame women's basketball player's career has come to a close , but soon her skills will be displayed at the highest level. Notre Dame guard Cassandre Prosper announced on Monday her intentions to declare for the 2026 WNBA draft. The dynamic senior standout leaves South Bend with a decorated career that helped bring the Fighting Irish back to the national stage after making a deep NCAA Tournament run.
Prosper, a native of Montreal, was a powerful inside presence and her versatility on both sides of the court was an asset for head coach Niele Ivey. In just over 33 minutes of play, Cassandre averaged 13. 6 points per game along with 6.
5 rebounds in 2025-2026 . In her final season at Notre Dame, she had career highs in points, rebounds, assists, and field goal percentage. Led by Hannah Hidalgo , the Irish finished the season 25-11 overall and 12-6 in ACC play.
The team had momentum throughout the tournament including an upset over Ohio State . Eventually they lost to the then-undefeated UConn Huskies in the Elite Eight which ended up being the final game of Prosper's career. Notre Dame guard Cassandre Prosper has declared for the WNBA Draft.