Notre Dame basketball finds itself in a tough spot this season, missing out on the NCAA tournament and teetering on the brink of elimination from the ACC tournament. After a disappointing 73-68 loss to Pittsburgh, a team struggling with a 10-17 record, head coach Micah Shrewsberry didn't hold back in his post-game remarks.
"We were poor in our execution," Shrewsberry candidly admitted. "I'm not coaching these guys well if we can't execute like that."
His frustration was palpable, and it's understandable. Shrewsberry is in his third season at Notre Dame, and the journey has been anything but smooth.
Despite initial optimism, especially with talents like Markus Burton returning, the results haven't followed. Injuries to key players like Burton and Jalen Haralson have certainly been setbacks, but the lack of depth and star power remains a glaring issue.
The challenge for Shrewsberry is clear: turning potential into performance. While he was brought in to rebuild the program, the progress has been slow. The pressure is mounting, and questions about the team's direction are becoming more pressing.
Notre Dame, once a powerhouse in college basketball, is searching for answers. Shrewsberry's tenure has yet to deliver the turnaround many hoped for. As the season winds down, the focus will be on whether he can steer the program back to its storied heights or if changes are on the horizon.