Notre Dame Basketball Faces Key Departures: Mohammed and Sundra Enter Transfer Portal
The winds of change are blowing through Notre Dame basketball as two sophomores, Sir Mohammed and Garrett Sundra, have announced their intention to enter the transfer portal next month. This decision, made public in quick succession, marks a significant shift for the Fighting Irish.
Sir Mohammed, a former Top 50 recruit, was part of head coach Micah Shrewsberry’s inaugural recruiting class. Despite his high school prowess at Myers Park in Charlotte, North Carolina, Mohammed struggled to find his footing at Notre Dame. With Markus Burton holding the starting point guard position, Mohammed found himself playing out of position, often filling in as a backup power forward just to get on the court.
Throughout the season, Mohammed participated in all 31 games, starting in just five. He averaged 5.7 points and 2.6 rebounds over 16.3 minutes per game, shooting 42% from the field. Although he had a standout 21-point performance against Evansville in December, consistent opportunities eluded him, especially after Burton's season-ending injury.
Garrett Sundra, standing at 6-foot-11, also faced challenges. Starting 16 of the 31 games, Sundra averaged 3.5 points and 3.2 rebounds in 17.9 minutes per game. His shooting percentages were solid, but he lost his starting role to freshman Brady Koehler during conference play.
These departures add to a growing list of transfers under Shrewsberry, who has a 41-56 record with the team. Previous transfers include Tae Davis to Oklahoma and J.R.
Konieczny to Florida Gulf Coast University. Carey Booth also moved on after a single season, now playing at Colorado State.
Mohammed's journey at Notre Dame was marred by a knee injury during his freshman year, which required surgery and sidelined him for nine games. Despite these setbacks, Mohammed and his classmates expressed a strong commitment to the program, citing their shared vision of achieving something special together.
Looking ahead, Notre Dame is set to welcome point guard Jonathan Sanderson from La Lumiere School. His arrival, coupled with Burton’s potential return, would have further limited Mohammed's minutes at point guard.
With the transfer portal opening on April 7, more changes could be on the horizon for Notre Dame. As players can now transfer without sitting out a season, Mohammed will have two years of eligibility remaining at his next destination, starting in the 2026-27 season.
This period of transition presents both challenges and opportunities for the Fighting Irish as they navigate the evolving landscape of college basketball.