Entering the Ring of Honor meant a lot to former Notre Dame basketball standout John Shumate, who was part of arguably the ...

You can sit anywhere you like: 1971. 1947. 2023. The 1970-71 Fordham team, coached by Digger Phelps, went 26-3 and reached the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. Fordham University Archives Rose ...

Notre Dame’s basketball coach from 1971-91, Digger Phelps will be inducted Sunday into the school's basketball Ring of Honor. Who were his top players during his 20 seasons? In the 20 seasons ...

We spoke with former Irish coach Digger Phelps who explained how John Shumate came back from a heart condition in his sophomore season to help the Irish upset UCLA in 1974 and end their 88-game ...

Here are some stories from Deseret News archives about UCLA’s and UConn’s long winning streaks, more on Bruins coach John Wooden, and dynasties in general. As a bonus, check out a great story about ...

Shumate also led all players with 11 rebounds. Coach Digger Phelps also adjusted the press late, moving Shumate to the front and Brokaw deep, as the Irish needed — and started to get — steals.

The daily (or, semi-daily) phone call from former Irish coach Digger Phelps to a local reporter lacked its usual something when it arrived early Monday afternoon. You knew it wasn’t good.