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Gan Solongo joins Notre Dame basketball ahead of 2026-27 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 8:00 AM

Last updated Oct 29, 2026

Gan Solongo joins Notre Dame basketball ahead of 2026-27 season
Summary

Freshman power forward Gan Solongo, standing 7 feet tall and weighing 240 pounds, is poised to play a backup role for Notre Dame basketball in the upcoming 2026-27 season. Starting the season in Rome on November 1 against Villanova, Solongo aims to recover from an injury-plagued previous season where he averaged 6.5 points and 3.4 rebounds across 11 games. Coach Micah Shrewsberry notes Solongo's eagerness to improve and adapt to the college game's pace. His key development will focus on gaining experience behind starter Logan Duncomb.

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  • •Gan Solongo hails from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, and attended La Lumiere.
  • •He missed significant time last season due to injuries.
  • •Notre Dame opens their season against Villanova in Rome on November 1.
  • •Solongo is expected to learn and develop behind experienced teammates.
  • •Coach Shrewsberry highlights Solongo's desire for coaching and improvement.
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  • 8:00 AMYahoo Sports — Scouting power forward Gan Solongo ahead of 2026-27 Notre Dame basketball season
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Who are these guys that look to take Notre Dame basketball back toward the top of the ACC standings in 2026-27? Here's more on freshman Gan Solongo

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