Notre Dame women’s basketball got a second player out of the transfer portal Friday, signing Gisela Sanchez of Barcelona, Spain.
Sanchez played at Kansas State last year, averaging 4.2 points and 3.1 rebounds while playing 15 minutes per game. Sanchez also played one season at Arizona.
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The 6-foot-4 post adds more size to the Irish lineup after they signed 6-3 forward Malaya Cowles (8.8 ppg, 5.1 rpg) out of Wake Forest.
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Sanchez has competed for Spain in international tournaments, most recently the 2022 and 2023 FIBA Women’s European Championships.
“We are thrilled to welcome Gisela to our Notre Dame family,” Notre Dame coach Niele Ivey said in a press release. “Gisela brings size, depth and versatility to our team. With her ability to stretch the floor and attack off the bounce, she will be an incredible addition to our dynamic offense.
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“I am excited to have her will to work and competitive drive to enhance what we are building!”
Notre Dame’s 2024-25 roster (28-6) lost four players to eligibility — Sonia Citron, who was drafted No. 3 overall in the WNBA Draft by the Washington Mystics, Maddy Westbeld who was drafted by the Chicago Sky, Liatu King, who was drafted by the Los Angeles Sparks and Liza Karlen.
The Irish also lost All-American guard Olivia Miles, who has committed to TCU out of the transfer portal. Also entering the portal this offseason were post player Kate Koval, who has committed to LSU, forward Kylee Watson, who has committed to Villanova and guard Emma Risch, who has committed to Florida State.
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