Notre Dame Lands Big South Player of the Year Logan Duncomb

The 6-10 center will join the Irish for the 2026-27 season after a dominant senior year at Winthrop University.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 4:46pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the fragmented movements and presence of a basketball player on the court, using sharp planes of navy, green, and orange to capture the dynamic energy of the game.Duncomb's physical, high-energy style of play will bring a new dimension to the Notre Dame frontcourt.Cincinnati Today

Logan Duncomb, a 6-10 center graduate transfer from Winthrop University, will join the Notre Dame men's basketball team for the 2026-27 season. Duncomb was named the 2026 Big South Conference Player of the Year after averaging 18.3 points and 8.9 rebounds per game, including 14 double-doubles and 14 games with 20 or more points.

Why it matters

Duncomb's addition is a major boost for the Irish as they look to build on their recent success. The physical, high-motor big man should provide an immediate impact with his scoring, rebounding, and defensive presence in the paint.

The details

Duncomb shot an efficient 60.0% from the field and 73.5% from the free-throw line, where he set a single-season program record with 194 made free throws. He also contributed 50 assists, 24 blocks, and 26 steals. Duncomb became the second player in Winthrop history to average a double-double in conference play, posting 21.3 points and 10.3 rebounds per game.

  • Duncomb will join the Notre Dame program for the 2026-27 season.
  • In the 2025-26 season, Duncomb was named the Big South Conference Player of the Year.

The players

Logan Duncomb

A 6-10 center graduate transfer from Winthrop University, Duncomb was the 2026 Big South Conference Player of the Year after a dominant senior season.

Micah Shrewsberry

The Glenn & Stacey Murphy Head Coach at Notre Dame, Shrewsberry expressed excitement about adding Duncomb to the program.

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What they’re saying

“We are excited to welcome Logan to Notre Dame. He is a proven, physical presence who dominated this season en route to earning Big South Player of the Year honors. He's a high motor big who can score in a variety of ways. His toughness, production, & competitiveness are exactly what we want in our program.”

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

The takeaway

Duncomb's addition to the Notre Dame roster is a significant coup for the program, as they land a dominant big man who can immediately contribute with his scoring, rebounding, and defensive presence in the paint. His physical style of play and high motor should make him a perfect fit for the Irish as they look to build on their recent success.