While the exodus from Notre Dame women’s basketball might have been a sign that the team would struggle going forward, on Thursday, it showed that wasn’t going to the be case.
Bella Ragone, a 6-foot, 2-inch small forward from Georgia committed to the Irish, giving them their first verbal of the 2026 cycle. It’s a great way to start, as she’s ranked as the No. 23 overall player in the country according to the 247Sports Composite.
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What’s interesting is that Ragone never officially visited South Bend, but the Irish have been after her for over a year. The coaching staff offered last April, and the relationship has built since then.
The commitment of Ragone gives head coach Niele Ivey a great start to the class, and a foundational piece for the future. This was a massive recruiting win for Notre Dame.
This article originally appeared on Fighting Irish Wire: Notre Dame women’s basketball get a verbal from 4-star SF Bella Ragone
