Seattle Storm star Skylar Diggins-Smith, a Notre Dame legend in her own right, had the internet buzzing when she reacted to the electric performance of the Fighting Irish’s backcourt trio: Olivia Miles, Hannah Hidalgo, and Sonia Citron. If you’re wondering why the WNBA star dropped a succinct yet loaded “TUH!” on her Instagram story, let’s unpack the drama from Sunday’s 93-62 blowout against Syracuse. Spoiler alert: it’s a masterpiece of teamwork, history, and straight-up basketball dominance.
The Irish trio weren’t just balling; they were orchestrating a symphony of double-doubles, each scoring 20+ points and snagging rebounds like they owned the court. It was as if they’d conspired to rewrite the manual on how to embarrass an opponent. No mercy, no chill. And Skylar Diggins-Smith was loving every second of it from afar, resharing a highlight reel of the performance on her Instagram story like a proud older sibling.
Hidalgo Hits 1,000 Faster Than Fast Food Delivery
Oh, and speaking of rewriting history books, Hannah Hidalgo decided Sunday was the day she’d reach 1,000 career points. And not in some mundane fashion, either. She drained a 3-pointer in the third quarter that not only sealed her milestone but also made her the fastest player in Notre Dame’s program history to hit the mark—doing it in just 44 games. That’s faster than your average pizza delivery.
“I’m truly blessed and honored to have this accolade,” Hidalgo said, humbly shouting out program legends like Arike Ogunbowale, Jewel Lloyd, and—you guessed it—Skylar Diggins-Smith herself. Humility looks good on her, but let’s be real: breaking records like that deserves a little flex.
The Fighting Irish Start ACC Play in Style
Notre Dame kicked off their Atlantic Coast Conference campaign in dominant fashion, improving to a solid 7-2 record. If this backcourt trio keeps up this pace, opposing teams might as well prepare their post-game excuses now.
And here’s the kicker—Miles, Hidalgo, and Citron aren’t just good; they’re scary good. Their chemistry on the court feels telepathic, like they’re sharing some secret group chat titled “How to Destroy Opponents 101.”
Skylar Diggins-Smith is All About Inclusivity (and Winning)
While Skylar was busy hyping up Notre Dame’s new generation, she also found time to applaud Seattle Storm teammate and WNBPA President Nneka Ogwumike. Nneka, a powerhouse on and off the court, made waves at the 2024 Global Women’s Summit with her take on inclusive feminism.
“Feminism isn’t exclusive to women,” Ogwumike said. “These are men that have empowered us to be the way that we can be and have now allowed us to empower other women.”
Skylar, being the queen of short-but-impactful responses, commented, “Love my president” on Instagram. You’d think she’d run out of things to support, but nope—she’s here for it all.
Stats That Don’t Lie
While Notre Dame is lighting up the college scene, Skylar and Nneka are doing the same in the WNBA. Skylar ended her 2024 season averaging 15.1 points, 6.4 assists, and 1.7 steals. Her shooting stats? Let’s just say she might want to tweak that 29.1% from deep. Meanwhile, Nneka dominated with 16.7 points and a stellar 40.5% from beyond the arc.
With such dynamic performances across the board, it’s safe to say basketball’s future is in good hands. Notre Dame’s trio is storming the court, and Skylar Diggins-Smith, the Storm star herself, is cheering them on with the kind of pride only a Notre Dame alum can muster.
Takeaway: Whether it’s Skylar’s witty one-liners or Hidalgo’s historic milestones, the message is clear—basketball greatness is alive and thriving, and everyone else better keep up.
