SOUTH BEND, Ind. – A Notre Dame basketball alumnus has returned home in a new role aimed at revolutionizing the operational aspect of Fighting Irish basketball. On Tuesday, University Vice President & James E. Rohr Director of Athletics Pete Bevacqua announced Pat Garrity as the Men’s & Women’s Basketball General Manager. Garrity will also serve as the primary sports administrator for the men’s program.
“I’m thrilled to be returning to Notre Dame,” Pat Garrity stated. “At every point in my career and life, Notre Dame has always been a second home for me and my family. The University has shaped who I am, and its values resonate deeply within me.
“To President (Robert A.) Dowd, Pete (Bevacqua), Micah (Shrewsberry) and Niele (Ivey) – thank you for your trust and for providing me with this amazing new opportunity. I can’t wait to begin serving our exceptional student-athletes in both programs and contributing to the broader mission of our athletic department and the University.”
Garrity will be tasked with developing long-term roster management strategies for both programs. He’ll work to establish a clear vision in recruiting and the transfer portal, while working hand-in-hand with the NIL office on a financial asset allocation strategy.
As the sport administrator for the men’s program, other key components of Garrity’s role include, but aren’t limited to, the development of annual strategic goals, team personnel management, budget analysis, revenue generation and fundraising, alumni relations and facility management.
“We could not be more excited to welcome back Pat to Notre Dame,” said University Vice President & James E. Rohr Director of Athletics Pete Bevacqua. “With the pace of change in college sports, we knew we had to find someone that could support Micah and Niele with all that’s required of high-level basketball programs off the court, while they focused on coaching and supporting our amazing student-athletes. Being able to bring in someone like Pat, who’s a Notre Dame alumnus, former student-athlete, 10-year NBA veteran, former NBA front office executive and Notre Dame parent, made him the perfect candidate from the start.”
Garrity graduated magna cum laude from Notre Dame in 1998 with a B.S. in Science Pre Professional Studies. On the court, he was just as successful – a three-time All-Big East selection, the 1997 Big East Player of the Year, a 1998 Second Team All-American and a two-time First Team Academic All-American.
Garrity finished with 2,085 career points, which still ranks fifth all-time. He ultimately averaged 18.8 points and 7.0 rebounds over his four-year career.
He was selected 19th overall in the first round of the 1998 NBA draft by the Milwaukee Bucks and traded immediately to the Phoenix Suns where he spent his rookie season. In the summer of 1999 he was traded to the Orlando Magic, competing for nine seasons before retiring in 2008. During this time, he also served as secretary/treasurer for the National Basketball Players Association for seven seasons.