Notre Dame Fighting Irish basketball fans have seen signs of promise this season, along with some all-too familiar shortcomings. With ACC play set to begin right after Christmas, let’s take a look at what Irish hoops fans should be hoping for Santa Claus to drop off in the Purcell Pavilion.

Surges Turning into Stardom

One of the biggest struggles in recent years for the Irish has been finding consistent offensive production from its guards. In recent games, however, Blake Wesley and Dane Goodwin have shown signs of becoming that winning duo the Irish have been missing.