Stars shine the brightest during March Madness.
Perhaps no star is brighter than that of Notre Dame women's basketball star Hannah Hidalgo. The sophomore was third in the nation in scoring and has helped the No. 3-seeded Fighting Irish reach the Sweet 16 round of the 2025 women's NCAA Tournament. Notre Dame takes on No. 2 TCU at 1 p.m. ET Saturday from Legacy Arena at BJCC in Birmingham, Alabama.
Hidalgo had 21 points, three assists and two steals in a 76-55 Notre Dame win over Michigan in the second round. She had 24 points, six rebounds, five assists, and five steals in a 106-54 first-round win against Stephen F. Austin.
During the season, Hidalgo averaged 24.1 points on 47.3% shooting, 5.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 3.7 steals per game in 31 games for Notre Dame. Only Florida State's Ta'Niya Latson (25.2 points) and Arkansas' Izzy Higginbottom (24.4) averaged more points per game than Hidalgo.
The ACC Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year plays significant roles in the Fighting Irish's success.
Heading into Saturday's Sweet 16 game against TCU, here's a look at what you need to know about Hidalgo, including stats and recruiting.
Hannah Hidalgo stats
Here's a look at Hidalgo's stats through her first two years in college with Notre Dame:
- 2023-24: 22.6 points per game (44.6%), 6.2 rebounds per game, 5.5 assists per game, 4.6 steals per game in 35 games (35 starts)
- 2024-25: 24.1 points per game (47.3%), 5.0 rebounds per game, 3.7 assists per game, 3.7 steals per game in 31 games (31 starts)
Is Hannah Hidalgo eligible for WNBA draft?
Hidalgo was born on Feb. 22, 2005, making her 20 years old this season. However, she is not eligible for the WNBA draft, as domestic entrants are required to be at least 22 years old during the year the draft occurs. The player must have no remaining college eligibility or renounce any future college eligibility.
Hannah Hidalgo height
Hidalgo is listed at 5-foot-6 on Notre Dame’s official women’s basketball roster.
Hannah Hidalgo recruiting
Hidalgo was the No. 5 overall player in the 2023 recruiting class and the top-rated point guard, according to ESPN HoopGurlz Recruiting Rankings. She attended Paul VI High in Haddonfield, New Jersey, where she earned the 2023 Gatorade New Jersey Player of the Year. During her high school career, she scored 2,135 points ...
