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Notre Dame star Hannah Hidalgo wins another national award
The junior guard was named the Hoop Hall Women's Positional Award winner for best point guard.
Apr. 5, 2026 at 10:05am
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Notre Dame women's basketball star Hannah Hidalgo was awarded the Nancy Lieberman Award, given to the best point guard in the country. Hidalgo had a dominant junior season, breaking the NCAA single-season steals record while being named the ACC Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year for the second consecutive season.
Why it matters
Hidalgo's individual accolades highlight her status as one of the top players in women's college basketball. As she enters her senior season, she has a chance to cement her legacy as one of the all-time greats in Notre Dame program history.
The details
Hidalgo averaged 25.3 points, 6.9 rebounds, 5.2 assists, and 5.6 steals per game this past season, a stat line unmatched by any other player in men's or women's basketball this century. She was also named the WBCA National Defensive Player of the Year and an All-American.
- Hidalgo won the Nancy Lieberman Award on Saturday, April 5, 2026.
The players
Hannah Hidalgo
A junior guard for the Notre Dame women's basketball team who had a dominant season, breaking the NCAA single-season steals record and being named the ACC Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year for the second consecutive season.
Notre Dame
The storied women's basketball program that Hidalgo plays for, which has a rich history of producing top talent.
What they’re saying
“It was a season to remember for Notre Dame women's basketball star guard Hannah Hidalgo, and it got even better on Saturday evening.”
— Michael Chen, Author
What’s next
Hidalgo will have one more season to build on her impressive junior year accomplishments and cement her legacy as one of the all-time greats in Notre Dame program history.
The takeaway
Hannah Hidalgo's individual dominance and national awards highlight her status as one of the top players in women's college basketball. As she enters her senior season, she has a chance to solidify her place among the all-time greats at the storied Notre Dame program.
