The Notre Dame men's basketball team tips off its season Monday night at home against the Long Island Blackbirds. With the football season being a disaster, I would have to say that many Notre Dame faithful are already switching gears and looking forward to watching some games on the hardcourt. Like a lot of the Big East teams, Notre Dame plays a very light schedule for the first month and a half of the season. The Irish do not even play a Big East opponent until Jan. 3 when West Virginia comes to town.Notre Dame ended last year's promising season with a disappointing first round loss to Winthrop in the NCAA Tournament. Coach Mike Brey returns for his eighth season as the head coach of the Irish after signing a two-year extension in the offseason to remain with the team through the 2012-2013 season. He was also named the Big East coach of the year last season after leading Notre Dame to a 24-8 record.
One of the bigger stories for Notre Dame coming into the season is the return of guard Kyle McArlarney, who was arrested last January for possession of marijuana. The university suspended him from the team indefinitely and shortly thereafter was dismissed from the team. Hopefully he can make a big impact this season as the Irish will be up against some stiff competition in the talented Big East Conference.
Shawn Marosek
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