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How Playing Against Boys Helped Notre Dame Star Hannah Hidalgo Excel

March 11, 2026
Explore the rise of Notre Dame basketball star Hannah Hidalgo. Learn how growing up in a basketball family and playing against boys fueled her WNBA dreams.
Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo has taken the college basketball world by storm, making headlines with impressive performances like her 44-point game against Akron. This video explores Hidalgo's roots in a dedicated basketball family where she grew up watching her parents and four brothers play. Attributing her on-court toughness to years of competing against boys and her siblings in backyard matchups, Hidalgo developed a competitive edge early on. Her parents reflect on her humility and relentless work ethic as she sets her sights on a future professional career in the WNBA.