The Notre Dame Basketball Story Micah Shrewsberry Wants to Rewrite | That's A W

Micah Shrewsberry set a goal to become a head coach by age 30. Now, he’s building Notre Dame basketball his way, with a vision for his program and the people he wants to lead it. In this exclusive episode of That's A W, Vince Wolfram sits down with Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Micah Shrewsberry in South Bend, Indiana, to discuss his roster, coaching philosophy, and journey through the game. Coach Shrewsberry breaks down Notre Dame's new-look roster, featuring Gonzaga transfer Braeden Smith, Winthrop standout Logan Duncomb, and four-year Irish guard Braeden Shrewsberry. He also discusses the potential of Brady Koehler and Jonathan Sanderson heading into the 2026–27 season. From his read-and-react offensive philosophy to recruiting character and finding the right fit in the transfer portal, Shrews explains what it means to be a “Notre Dame guy” and why academics remain a priority amid the changing landscape of college basketball. Plus, Coach Shrewsberry reflects on his early mentorship under Brad Stevens, his goal of becoming a head coach by age 30, and the meaningful item he carries in his pocket every day as a reminder to keep chasing his dreams. Chapters: 00:00 Micah Shrewsberry Joins That's A W 01:14 Why Notre Dame's New Team Is Different 01:58 Building a Freer, More Unselfish Offense 04:02 Rebuilding Through the Transfer Portal 05:39 Why Braeden Smith Was the Right Point Guard 07:45 What Logan Duncomb Brings to Notre Dame 09:16 Braeden Shrewsberry's Next Step 10:52 Brady Koehler and Jonathan Sanderson's Potential 13:22 Shrewsberry's Dream of Coaching by Age 30 14:07 What He Learned From Brad Stevens 15:43 Why Notre Dame Was the Right Job 18:02 Protecting Academics in the NIL Era 19:53 Recruiting Players Who Embrace Challenges 21:09 Why Shrewsberry Still Carries a Blockbuster Card 23:09 His Greatest Career W at Penn State 25:03 Notre Dame Superlatives and Rapid-Fire Questions 00:00 The Coach Still Chasing His Dream 00:31 Micah Shrewsberry Joins That's A W 01:14 Why Notre Dame's New Team Is Different 01:58 Building a Freer, More Unselfish Offense 04:02 Rebuilding Through the Transfer Portal 05:39 Why Braeden Smith Was the Right Point Guard 07:45 What Logan Duncomb Brings to Notre Dame 09:16 Braeden Shrewsberry's Next Step 10:52 Brady Koehler and Jonathan Sanderson's Potential 13:22 Shrewsberry's Dream of Coaching by Age 30 14:07 What He Learned From Brad Stevens 15:43 Why Notre Dame Was the Right Job 18:02 Protecting Academics in the NIL Era 19:53 Recruiting Players Who Embrace Challenges 21:09 Why Shrewsberry Still Carries a Blockbuster Card 23:09 His Greatest Career W at Penn State 25:03 Notre Dame Superlatives and Rapid-Fire Questions FOLLOW THE COLLEGE SPORTS COMPANY HERE: ► TWITTER |   / collegesportsco   ► TIKTOK |   / collegesportsco   ► INSTAGRAM |   / thecollegesportsco   ► YOUTUBE |    / @collegesportsco   ► SPOTIFY | ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1ygy4RA... ► FACEBOOK |   / collegesportsco   #NotreDameBasketball #MicahShrewsberry #ThatsAW