Overview
- Eve Long announced her commitment to Notre Dame on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, marking the first Class of 2027 pledge for head coach Niele Ivey.
- Long is a 6-foot-3 forward from Olathe South who was named the 2025–26 Gatorade Kansas Player of the Year after averaging 32.7 points and 9.8 rebounds as a junior.
- She has international experience with Team USA, played on the U16 squad that won gold at the 2025 FIBA U16 AmeriCup, and was invited to U17 trials.
- Recruiting services differ on her exact slot—ESPN ranks her among the top five nationally while 247Sports lists her as a composite five-star near the top 15—but evaluators call her a versatile rebounder with an improving 3-point shot.
- Long chose Notre Dame over major programs including UConn, UCLA, Duke and Kansas, giving the Irish another high-end piece as they build around returning All-American Hannah Hidalgo after an Elite Eight season.