The University of Notre Dame men’s basketball team capped off its 2019-20 season by holding An Evening With Notre Dame Basketball through Twitter on Thursday, April 9, 2020. The event was originally planned for April 16 in Rolfs Athletics Hall and would have included fans, family and friends of the program, but was moved to an online format this season due to COVID-19 social distancing parameters.
Coming to you right in the comfort of your own homes this year, @NDMikeBrey welcomes you to our 2019-20 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹! pic.twitter.com/Gnxx6sZQno
— Notre Dame MBB (@NDmbb) April 9, 2020
The Notre Dame coaching staff presented the following awards to the member of the 2019-20 team:
Team Irish Award – Senior Nikola Djogo
A willingness to do anything he can to contribute to this program makes @NikolaDjogo the epitome of a true teammate. He embodies what a Notre Dame Man is, he's a rock both on and off of the court and we're excited for his leadership next season!#GoIrish pic.twitter.com/OieBEF3uv2
— Ryan Ayers (@NDRyanAyers) April 9, 2020
Outstanding Playmaker – Sophomore Prentiss Hubb
.@PHubb_3 had a fantastic year quarterbacking our potent offensive attack while also scoring the ball at high clip. There's no doubt that he will be one of the top returning guards in the country next season!#GoIrish pic.twitter.com/1yNwkUlItu
— Rod Balanis (@NDHoopsRB) April 9, 2020
Defensive Player of the Year – Senior Juwan Durham
Defense is a key part of our game and @JuwanDurham is a dominant rim protector for us — possibly the best we have had here at Notre Dame. His leadership on the defensive end of the court was huge for us all season. He will be one of the better bigs in the ACC next year.#GoIrish pic.twitter.com/y7xiBiK3nN
— Ryan Humphrey (@NDRyanHumphrey) April 9, 2020
Mr. Clutch – Sophomore Nate Laszewski
.@natelaszewski is one of the best shooters I’ve seen in college basketball. When the game is on the line, he embraces the pressure and takes his game to another level! We are excited about what the future holds for him.#GoIrish pic.twitter.com/ZBZyCVo3cH
— Ryan Humphrey (@NDRyanHumphrey) April 9, 2020
Captain Award – Senior T.J. Gibbs and Graduate Student Rex Pflueger
The leadership that came from @Tempppp12 and @rexpflueger was unmatched — two approachable veterans who played the right way, had a will to win and led by example.
These two were amazing captains and even better men leading the way for our program this season. #GoIrish pic.twitter.com/P2tZr822Wz
— Ryan Ayers (@NDRyanAyers) April 9, 2020
Monogram Club Team Most Valuable Player – Senior John Mooney
Our @NDMonogram MVP for 2019-20 is @jmoon32
A machine-like rebounder who worked his tail off to become one of the best players in college basketball.
The numbers he posted will last for a long time in @accmbb
And he is a true Notre Dame Man. pic.twitter.com/SectqzK4kH— Mike Brey (@NDMikeBrey) April 9, 2020
It ended too soon but man, what a ride.
Thank you seniors, thank you fans for making this a season we'll forever remember.#GoIrish pic.twitter.com/JtWiivJ4hE
— Notre Dame MBB (@NDmbb) April 10, 2020