Notre Dame adds Gonzaga point guard Braden Smith from the Transfer Portal
Notre Dame goes into the portal and gets a talented and experienced point guard.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 09: Braeden Smith #3 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs brings the ball up the court against the Oregon State Beavers in the first half of a semifinal game of the West Coast Conference men's basketball tournament at the Orleans Arena on March 09, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Bulldogs defeated the Beavers 65-56. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images There is a lot of work needed to be done in the transfer portal this offseason by Micah Shrewsberry and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
With six of Notre Dame’s top players from last season gone, the Irish are just looking to replace them, but to build a better team altogether. The Irish just got a commitment from a true center and now they have a commitment from a true point guard in Braeden Smith from Gonzaga. NEWS: Gonzaga transfer guard Braeden Smith has committed to Notre Dame, he told @On3 .
⁰The 6-0 junior averaged 5. 1 points and 3. 6 assists a game this season.
Former Patriot League POY at Colgate where he averaged 12. 5 points, 5. 5 rebounds, and 5.