Avery Arije Committed to Notre Dame Basketball
The five-star shooting guard from Ontario became the fourth recruit to join the Fighting Irish 2027 class.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Basketball
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Five-star prospect Avery Arije has announced her commitment to the Notre Dame women's basketball program. The 6-foot shooting guard from Mississauga, Ontario, chose the Fighting Irish following an official visit to the South Bend campus in September.
Why it matters
Arije represents a major addition to Notre Dame's 2027 recruiting class, bringing elite international experience and top-tier talent to the team. Her commitment bolsters the program's future roster as they continue to build around high-school standouts.
Arije is ranked as the No. 3 shooting guard in the 2027 class and averaged 12.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 3.4 assists at the 2026 U17 FIBA World Cup. She stands 6-foot tall and joins a recruiting class that already includes Eve Long, Loren Macy, and Chasity Rice.
The players
Avery Arije
She is a five-star shooting guard from Mississauga, Ontario, and is ranked among the top prospects in the 2027 high school class.
Notre Dame
The university is a prominent Catholic research institution in South Bend, Indiana, known for its competitive NCAA Division I basketball program.
Eve Long
She is a student athlete who became an early member of the Notre Dame women's basketball recruiting class for 2027.
Loren Macy
She is a high school basketball recruit who announced her commitment to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in September 2026.
Chasity Rice
She is a basketball recruit who joined the 2027 Notre Dame class shortly before the commitment of Avery Arije.
The details
Arije verbally committed to the Notre Dame coaching staff after evaluating the program during her official campus visit. She is currently the fourth member to join the Fighting Irish 2027 recruiting cycle.
Timeline
Eve Long committed to Notre Dame on May 20, 2026.
Avery Arije competed in the U17 FIBA World Cup in July 2026.
Avery Arije took an official visit to Notre Dame on September 12, 2026.
Loren Macy committed to Notre Dame on September 21, 2026.
Avery Arije committed to Notre Dame on October 9, 2026.
Season Trajectory
The addition of Avery Arije to the Notre Dame women's basketball program follows the team's historical emphasis on securing top-rated international talent. This signing strengthens the Fighting Irish's long-term competitive balance and future recruiting pipeline within the ACC.
Arije brings a versatile stat profile to the roster, including an average of 3.4 assists per game from her time at the U17 FIBA World Cup. Her recruitment as a top-15 player provides the program with a foundational piece for the 2027 season rotation.
The takeaway
Securing a top-15 national recruit like Arije demonstrates the ongoing success of Notre Dame's international recruiting strategy. Prospective fans can track the team's continued evolution as the 2027 recruiting class fills out ahead of future signing periods.
What happens next
Ryan Carter will announce her college decision on Oct. 12 at 6:30 p.m. EDT.
Further reading
For more on the latest roster developments, visit the Basketball section.
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