Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo announced her return for a senior season after leading the ACC in steals and scoring. The Naismith and WBCA Defensive Player of the Year posted a social media photo in her Fighting Irish uniform with the message "Run It Back," confirming she’ll forgo the WNBA draft until 2027. Hidalgo dominated as a junior, setting an NCAA single-season steals record (202) and averaging 25.2 points per game, including a 44-point career-high against Akron.

Her 67-64 Sweet 16 upset over Vanderbilt featured a triple-double (31 points, 11 rebounds, 10 steals), cementing her reputation as one of college basketball’s most versatile guards.