Notre Dame Basketball: 2023-24 season preview for the Fighting Irish

Key Reserves

Forward – Carey Booth (Freshman)

Notre Dame’s best young prospect, Booth is a 4-star center considered among the Top 100 in the Class of 2023. He’s a big, lanky athlete who can block shots and knock them down from outside the arc. He rates as a very talented piece for the Fighting Irish who could potential move into that starting lineup; it’ll depend on if he can build strength and play smart basketball.

Guard – Logan Imes (Freshman)

Another local prospect, Imes is a 3-star combo guard from Indiana with plenty of potential. He’s just a freshman but he has the potential to play all over the court for the Fighting Irish, rating as an athletic and versatile athlete. We’ll just have to see how he adjusts to college game, but provides potential rare depth at the point.

Guard – Tony Sanders Jr. (Senior)

Sanders is a testament to the changes at Notre Dame; he enters his fourth season with the Fighting Irish. He has scored just 21 points in his first three seasons and didn’t score at all last season, clearly seen as little more than a reserve. The Fighting Irish may need more from him this season with limited experience and depth on this roster.

Guard – J. R. Konieczny (Junior)

A reserve guard two seasons ago, Konieczny redshirted last season but now becomes one of the veterans with the Fighting Irish. He’s a local kid who showed potential early in his career, but has played just seven collegiate games. There’s a chance for a breakout here as a bench piece; he’s a very athletic guard but can he do the little things to earn significant playing time?

Forward – Matt Zona (Senior)

Another underwhelming returning weapon, Zona played the last three seasons at Notre Dame, playing very few minutes off the bench. He actually averaged 1.7 points and 1.4 rebounds per game and got a little bit of run last season, though his role should be increased as a much-needed frontcourt backup with experience.