Notre Dame women's basketball lands top 2026 recruit despite LSU interestA five-star prospect has chosen Notre Dame over the likes of LSU, Tennessee, Texas and UCLA to play her college basketball, representing the latest coup for Niele Ivey's sideView Image Notre Dame women's basketball has added to its 2026 classNotre Dame women's basketball has secured the commitment of five-star prospect Jacy Abii for its 2026 class. Article continues belowOne player hoping to stamp her mark on the Notre Dame team is junior guard KK Bransford, who is closing in on her return from a long-term injury. 9-ranked player in the SportsCenter NEXT Top 100 for the Class of 2026, chose Notre Dame over LSU, Tennessee, Texas, and UCLA. Notre Dame also values defense, and I believe my defensive versatility will allow me to fit right in." A versatile frontcourt player, Abii led Frisco Liberty to back-to-back Texas state championships as a freshman and sophomore before switching to Legion Prep Academy.