Loren Macy Committed to Notre Dame Basketball
The Kentucky forward pledged her commitment to head coach Niele Ivey and the Fighting Irish program.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Basketball
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Loren Macy, a 6-foot forward from Elizabethtown, Kentucky, has committed to the Notre Dame women's basketball team. She announced her decision to head coach Niele Ivey after previously attending her sister Leah Macy's recruiting visits.
Why it matters
Macy chose Notre Dame as the only school she would consider for her collegiate career. Her addition helps the program move toward a goal of signing four or five players in the 2027 recruiting class.
Macy averaged 18.2 points and 10.4 rebounds per game last season, including a school-record 49 points in a regional semifinal game in March 2026.
The players
Loren Macy
She is a 6-foot forward from Elizabethtown, Kentucky, who has committed to play for Notre Dame.
Niele Ivey
She serves as the head coach of the Notre Dame women's basketball team.
Leah Macy
She is a sophomore forward for the Notre Dame Irish and the sister of Loren Macy.
Eve Long
She is a 6-3 recruit who is ranked eighth nationally and committed to Notre Dame in May 2026.
The details
Macy is a 6-foot forward who will join her sister Leah Macy, an Irish sophomore forward, in South Bend. She plans to officially sign her letter of intent during the early signing period scheduled for November 2026.
Timeline
In March 2026, Loren Macy scored a school-record 49 points in a regional semifinal game.
On May 20, 2026, Eve Long committed to the Notre Dame program.
The 2026-27 Notre Dame basketball season opens on November 1, 2026.
The early signing period for women's basketball runs from November 11-18, 2026.
Season Trajectory
Macy's commitment helps build the foundation for the 2027 recruiting class for the Fighting Irish. This acquisition reflects the coaching staff's ongoing strategy to secure a multi-player class to ensure sustained competitive depth for the program.
Macy's arrival adds frontcourt depth to a roster that aims to expand its 2027 recruiting class to four or five total players. Her addition complements the commitment of Eve Long, helping to shape the program's long-term talent pool.
The takeaway
Securing early verbal commitments from high-performing regional talent allows the coaching staff to focus their resources on filling remaining roster spots. This approach ensures the program remains competitive by meeting specific recruitment targets well before the signing deadline.
What happens next
Loren Macy is expected to sign with the program during the early signing period, which takes place from November 11 through November 18, 2026.
Further reading
Follow the latest updates on the team at the South Bend Basketball page.
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