COLUMBIA, S.C. – Former Women’s Basketball National Champions South Carolina and Notre Dame will make history on Mon., Nov. 6, 2023, when the two launch the 2023-24 NCAA basketball season in Paris.
It will mark the first time an NCAA regular-season basketball game has been played on Parisian soil. The Gamecocks are coached by Dawn Staley, the four-time Olympic Gold Medalist (three as a player, one as coach) and three-time Naismith Coach of the Year. The Fighting Irish are coached by Niele Ivey, the 2023 ACC Coach of the Year. Ivey, one of the greatest point guards in Notre Dame history, led the Irish to the NCAA title in 2001. The two renowned coaches are proud to bring their teams to France.
“We did not hesitate to accept the invitation” said Staley. “Playing Notre Dame in Paris is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for our student-athletes, and I’m thankful for the support of our administration and our donors.” “It’s always been my mission to break barriers and provide opportunities for my players to have life-changing experiences,” said Ivey. “Women’s basketball is on the rise, and having this exposure will help to grow the game on an international level.”
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