No. 25 Irish rout Cincinnati 62-41

SOUTH BEND | Notre Dame is hoping its stellar defense and rebounding can lead it to a Big East title.

AL HAMNIK: Mike Brey and his Fighting Irish are a perfect fit

There are a few college coaches you'd actually pay to have your sons play for, silly as that may sound.

AL HAMNIK: Valpo's Martin, Irish teammates ready to dream big dreams

SOUTH BEND | On one wall of the Notre Dame dressing room is a huge photo of coach Mike Brey's six NBA players, with Luke Harangody in the middle, holding up his No. 55 Boston Celtics jersey from the 2010 draft.

Valpo's Scott Martin granted 6th year of eligibility at Notre Dame

SOUTH BEND | Notre Dame men’s basketball forward Scott Martin, a native of Valparaiso, has been granted a sixth year of eligibility by the NCAA.

Martin helps out at VHS tournament

VALPARAISO | Everyone likes to brag about their hometown to their college buddies.

Irish rolling behind calm, cool Brey

SOUTH BEND | Maybe coach Mike Brey's biggest surprise during Notre Dame's nine-game winning streak was picking up a technical foul. Unhappy with a call as the Irish were negotiating their way through a physical stretch of play against West Virginia, Brey nearly lost his seat on the bench.

Honorary 'regionite' Mike Brey to speak at sportsmanship dinner

Luke Harangody and Scott Martin didn't know it at the time, but they've opened the door for Notre Dame coach Mike Brey to recruit the region.

AL HAMNIK: Notre Dame's Purcell Pavilion one rough ride

This was not Pamplona, Spain, and running with the Bulls. But it could've been. All that was missing Saturday night at Notre Dame's Purcell Pavilion was a choking cloud of dust and the clattering of hooves.

Irish top No. 22 Pitt in Big East opener

SOUTH BEND | Notre Dame coach Mike Brey called his team's victory over Pittsburgh on Tuesday night one of the most fun games he has coached since coming to South Bend.

Martin suffers concussion in Notre Dame men's basketball victory

SOUTH BEND | Notre Dame couldn't seem to shake Maine for 35 minutes, but after sitting out the previous game, Irish forward Jack Cooley was ready to help close out the Black Bears.

Notre Dame trounces Sam Houston State

SOUTH BEND | Sickness put Notre Dame two players down, but freshman Pat Connaughton has been immune to the bug while becoming a plague for opponents.

AL HAMNIK: Mike Brey's Fighting Irish will require early patience

SOUTH BEND | This is a first for Mike Brey in his 12 years as Notre Dame men's basketball coach and it's a bit scary.

Optimisim, caution abound in Notre Dame basketball program

SOUTH BEND | In the words of a smiling security guard at Notre Dame on Wednesday, "It's good to be Irish."

Akron gets chance to slow down Hansbrough, Irish

CHICAGO | Slowing down Ben Hansbrough hasn't been easy for any team all season and the Akron Zips know it.

Valpo's Martin still finding the groove at Notre Dame

SOUTH BEND | Despite much of the Notre Dame campus being buried under 46 inches of snow recently, including his car, life has been good for Scott Martin.

Marquette's 3-point barrage downs No. 9 Irish

MILWAUKEE | Dwight Buycks scored a career-high 21 points and Marquette made a blistering 12 of its 17 3-point attempts in a 79-57 upset of No. 9 Notre Dame on Monday night.

Joseph leads Syracuse over Irish

SYRACUSE, N.Y. | Kris Joseph had 18 points, Scoop Jardine had 15 points and nine assists, and fifth-ranked Syracuse beat No. 15 Notre Dame 70-58 on Saturday.

AL HAMNIK: ND's Scott Martin ready to dress for the part

SOUTH BEND | Remember Scott Martin? He still attends Notre Dame, is still on the basketball team, and this season he'll finally get to wear a uniform to games instead of watching in a sport coat and tie.