Notre Dame Signs Ivy League Standout Ethan Roberts

Graduate transfer from Penn brings NCAA Tournament experience to the Fighting Irish

Apr. 16, 2026 at 10:40pm

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Ethan Roberts, a 6-5 guard/forward graduate transfer from Penn, will join the Notre Dame men's basketball team next season. Roberts, an Arlington Heights, Illinois native, was a Second-Team All-Ivy League honoree last year after averaging 16.9 points per game for the Quakers, who made the NCAA Tournament.

Why it matters

The addition of Roberts, who has three seasons of college basketball experience, will provide Notre Dame with a proven scorer and veteran presence as they look to build on their success from last season. His ability to shoot from the perimeter and score in a variety of ways should complement the Fighting Irish's existing roster well.

The details

Roberts posted a solid shooting split of 40.1% from the field, 40.4% from three-point range, and 79.9% from the free-throw line last season. He scored in double figures 19 times in 23 appearances, including eight 20-point games and two 30-point outings. Over his three-year college career, Roberts has totaled 1,217 points, averaging 15.0 points per game on 43.5% shooting from the field, 39.2% from three, and 81.9% from the stripe.

  • Roberts helped Penn qualify for the NCAA Tournament last season.
  • Penn went 18-12 overall before losing to Illinois in the First Round.

The players

Ethan Roberts

A 6-5 guard/forward graduate transfer from Penn, where he was a Second-Team All-Ivy League honoree last season after averaging 16.9 points per game.

Micah Shrewsberry

The Glenn & Stacey Murphy Head Coach of the Notre Dame men's basketball team, who stated that Roberts will be a 'great addition' to the program, bringing 'added versatility, leadership, competitiveness, and toughness' to the team.

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What they’re saying

“Ethan is going to be a great addition to our program. He's a good shooter, but also can score in different ways. He'll bring some added versatility to our team on the offensive end. He's also a great teammate who will add more leadership, competitiveness, & toughness to our group.”

— Micah Shrewsberry, Glenn & Stacey Murphy Head Coach, Notre Dame

What’s next

Roberts will join the Notre Dame team this summer and begin preparing for the upcoming 2026-27 season, where he will look to make an immediate impact and help the Fighting Irish compete for a spot in the NCAA Tournament.

The takeaway

The addition of Ethan Roberts, an experienced and talented scorer from the Ivy League, represents a significant boost for the Notre Dame men's basketball program as they aim to build on their recent success and return to the NCAA Tournament. Roberts' versatility and leadership should complement the Fighting Irish's existing roster well.