MARCUS HAMMOND NEWS

Scores 23 points in loss Hammond posted 23 points (9-16 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, one assist and two steals over 38 minutes during Tuesday's 67-64 loss to Virginia Tech.

Impact Hammond ends the season on a strong note, having scored at least 20 points in two of his last three outings, and in double digits in three of his previous five. He ends his senior year averaging 9.9 points per game, which is a step back of what he accomplished in his previous four years playing for Niagara where he always averaged double-digit points.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Virginia Tech beats Notre Dame 67-64 in ACC Tournament

Grant Basile scored 20 points, Justyn Mutts added 18 and Viriginia Tech rallied to beat Notre Dame 67-64 in the first round of the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament

MARCH 8, 2023 • Associated Press

Efficient in return Hammond supplied 20 points (8-11 FG, 4-6 3Pt), one rebound and three assists in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 88-81 win over Pittsburgh.

Impact Hammond scored a season-high 20 points Wednesday after missing the previous game with a toe injury. He also played his most minutes since Jan. 24.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notre Dame wins coach Mike Brey's home finale, upsets Pitt

Marcus Hammond and Cormac Ryan each scored 20 points as Notre Dame won longtime coach Mike Brey’s final home game with an 88-81 win over No. 25 Pittsburgh

MARCH 2, 2023 • Associated Press

Out Saturday Hammond (toe) will be inactive for Saturday's game against Wake Forest, Tom Noie of the South Bend Tribune reports.

Impact Hammond, who suffered a sprained toe against North Carolina on Wednesday, will be inactive against Wake Forest. The 6-foot-4 senior, who has averaged 8.9 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.5 assists on 24.1 minutes per game this season, will have his next opportunity to return Wednesday against Pittsburgh.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers undisclosed injury Hammond suffered an undisclosed injury during Notre Dame's game Wednesday versus North Carolina, according to Tom Noie of the South Bend Tribune.

Impact The undisclosed injury limited Hammond to 17 minutes Wednesday. Currently, Notre Dame's next game is scheduled at Wake Forest on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notre Dame visits Georgia Tech, looks to stop road skid

Notre Dame will look to break its seven-game road slide when the Fighting Irish face Georgia Tech. Wednesday's meeting will be the second of the season between the two teams

FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • Associated Press

Monsanto scores 28, Wake Forest rolls past Notre Dame 81-64

Damari Monsanto scored a career-high 28 points, making eight 3-pointers — also a career high — and Wake Forest defeated Notre Dame 81-64 to snap a four-game losing streak

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • Associated Press

Cleveland's 8th double-double in row sends Seminoles to win

Matthew Cleveland had 14 points and a career-high 16 rebounds for his eighth straight double-double and Florida State led all the way in an 84-71 victory over Notre Dame

JANUARY 18, 2023 • Associated Press

Best game of season Saturday Hammond finished Saturday's 78-73 loss to Syracuse with 18 points (6-10 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and three assists across 23 minutes.

Impact Hammond delivered his best performance of the season and stood out among the Fighting Irish, but unfortunately, his efforts were not enough, and the team still lost against Syracuse. This was Hammond's third game with double-digit scoring figures, and as a coincidence, all three have happened when he comes off the bench.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bell, Mintz help Syracuse rally, beat Notre Dame 78-73

Chris Bell scored 17 points, Judah Mintz scored seven of his 14 points in the final 3 minutes and Syracuse overcame a 12-point second-half deficit to beat Notre Dame 78-73

JANUARY 15, 2023 • Associated Press

Unimpressive across 25 minutes Hammond contributed seven points (2-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-4 FT), three assists and one steal across 25 minutes during Saturday's 81-64 loss to North Carolina.

Impact Hammond missed 75 percent of field goals he attempted at North Carolina. Fantasy managers should not be surprised if Trey Wertz returns to Notre Dame's starting lineup, especially considering the demoted guard still played more minutes (29) than his "promoted" teammate did Saturday.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Enters starting lineup Hammond is in the starting five for Saturday's game versus North Carolina, R.L. Bynum of The Tarheel Tribune reports.

Impact Hammond will replace Trey Wertz in the starting lineup Saturday. The 6-foot-4 guard will make his first start of the season.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

No. 14 Miami wins 9th straight, topping Notre Dame 76-65

Nigel Pack scored 21 points in his home state to lead No. 14 Miami over Notre Dame 76-65

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • Associated Press

Notre Dame beats Jacksonville, snaps 3-game losing streak

Marcus Hammond scored 15 points, Dane Goodwin added 12 points and Notre Dame beat Jacksonville 59-43 to snap a three-game losing streak

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • Associated Press

Three assists across 19 minutes Hammond accumulated six points (2-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, three assists and one block over 19 minutes during Saturday's 62-61 loss to Syracuse.

Impact Hammond will try to be a regular part of Notre Dame's starting lineup. The team prefers using Cormac Ryan, Trey Wertz and JJ Starling. All three players are shorter than 6-foot-6. It is possible that if Hammond improves his output, he could be a part of Notre Dame's starting lineup.

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to return Hammond (knee) will make his season debut in Saturday's game against Syracuse, Tom Noie of the South Bend Tribune reports.

Impact Hammond has been sidelined for the early portion of Notre Dame's season due to an MCL injury. Given the length of his absence, some sort of minutes restriction would not be surprising. He projects to back up Cormac Ryan at point guard.

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Does not play Friday Hammond (knee) did not play Friday against St. Bonaventure.

Impact Hammond was in uniform prior to Friday's contest against St. Bonaventure, but in the end, he didn't see the court. His next chance to feature will come Wednesday when the FIghting Irish take on Michigan State.

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

In uniform Friday Hammond (knee) is suited up ahead of Friday's game against St. Bonaventure, Tom Noie of the South Bend Tribune reports.

Impact Friday marks the first time that Hammond has been in uniform for warmups during the regular season, so it's possible the senior will be available to make his 2022-23 debut Friday. The Irish will likely be cautious with Hammond's workload as they reintroduce him into the rotation, especially considering he is just a few weeks removed from a sprained MCL. Hammond averaged 18.1 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game at Niagara last season.

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Likely out Tuesday Hammond is expected to miss Tuesday's game against Bowling Green, Tom Noie of the South Bend Tribune reports.

Impact Hammond sustained a sprained MCL prior to the season-opener, and he is expected to miss Tuesday's outing, and possibly an additional game. The 6-foot-4 senior transferred to Notre Dame from Niagara this offseason, and he averaged 18.1 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.9 assists with the Purple Eagles last season. If Hammond is unable to suit up, his next opportunity will be Friday against St. Bonaventure.

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suffering from damaged MCL Hammond is out due to a knee injury, Tom Noie of the South Bend Tribune reports.

Impact Hammond has a sprained MCL and will be out until after the Fighting Irish host Southern Indiana (Nov. 16) and Lipscomb (Nov. 18). Trey Wertz is expected to receive more minutes while Hammond's sprain heals.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Irish relying on experience to chase bigger, better dreams

Cormac Ryan looks at Notre Dame’s roster and he admits he’s one of many “grandpas” on this year's team

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • Associated Press

Miller, Reynolds lead Monmouth past Niagara in MAAC tourney

Walker Miller had 17 points and Shavar Reynolds Jr. scored 15 to help Monmouth fend off Niagara 61-58 in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference tournament quarterfinals

MARCH 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Monmouth Hawks and Niagara Purple Eagles play in MAAC Tournament

MARCH 9, 2022 • Associated Press

Thomasson, Hammond lift Niagara past Marist 83-52

Noah Thomasson scored a career-high 27 points as Niagara romped past Marist 83-52

MARCH 5, 2022 • Associated Press