KK Bransford's return would be big boost to Notre Dame's women's basketball team
The 5-foot, 11-inch junior guard redshirted last season to get back to full strength following a lower leg injury, but the program is seemingly teasing a return to action for the Fighting Irish, posting several pictures of her on campus this week.
Niele Ivey's squad went on to become ACC regular season co-champions and reached the Sweet 16 for the fourth straight season in 2024-25, but there will be just four returnees from last year's roster: Bransford, forward Leah Macy, guard Hannah Hidalgo and guard Cassandre Prosper following an exodus of players, including Olivia Miles heading to TCU and Sonia Citron being drafted to the WNBA's Washington Mystics.
Having a healthy Bransford would be a boost for the Irish. She still has two seasons of eligibility remaining following her last healthy season in 2023-24 when she played in 33 games (seven starts). She averaged 6.8 points, 3.9 rebounds and 25.7 minutes per game, shooting 39 percent from the floor and 78.4 percent from the free throw line. She scored in double figures eight times.
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