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Summary:

The Notre Dame men’s basketball team is embarking on a California road trip to face Stanford and Cal, marking their first ACC games against these teams on their home courts since they joined the conference. The game against Stanford will take place on Dec. 30 at Maples Pavilion, broadcast on ESPN2. The article highlights key players like freshman Jalen Haralson and Braeden Shrewsberry, who are stepping up offensively in Markus Burton’s absence. It also touches upon the team’s overall performance, including overcoming early-season losses, securing key wins, and individual player achievements, like career-high scoring performances. The article also highlights the contributions of players like Carson Towt and Cole Certa.

News Article:

Notre Dame Basketball Kicks Off ACC Play in California with Matchup Against Stanford

STANFORD, CA – The Notre Dame Fighting Irish men’s basketball team will tip off their ACC conference schedule with a challenging road trip to California, beginning with a showdown against the Stanford Cardinal on Tuesday, December 30th, at 9 p.m. ET. The game, to be held at Maples Pavilion, will be broadcast on ESPN2. This marks Notre Dame’s first visit to the California schools for conference play since Stanford and Cal joined the ACC.

Coach Shrewsberry is looking to improve to 2-1 in ACC openers. The team is looking to follow up on last season’s success against these schools, including a thrilling, last-second victory against Stanford and a quadruple-overtime win against Cal.

With Markus Burton currently sidelined, freshman guard Jalen Haralson has emerged as a key offensive force, scoring 20+ points in three of the last four games. Braeden Shrewsberry is also on a hot streak, averaging almost 16 points per game in the last five games, shooting over 50% from three-point range. Carson Towt also had a strong four game stretch.

The Irish enter ACC play with a 9-4 record, rebounding from early-season losses against tough opponents like Kansas and Houston. Key wins against Mizzou and TCU have boosted the team’s momentum. The team is relying on their assist game, and looking to continue their teamwork.

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