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BlueandGold.com @BGInews We are heartbroken to report that Lou Somogyi passed away yesterday morning at the age of 58. I want to thank our student-athletes, assistant coaches and support staff who have played such a key role in the culture we have created.. Notre Dame had not been to the NCAA tournament since 1990. Under his leadership, Notre Dame has competed in the postseason 18 of 21 seasons with 13 NCAA tournament berths, three Sweet 16 trips, two Elite Eight appearances and a 2015 ACC Championship. Brey led the Irish to the NCAA tournament in his first three years as head coach (20012003), notching a Sweet Sixteen appearance in 2003. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. A daily sports newsletter delivered to your inbox for your morning commute. 472-259 (.646) record at Notre Dame 22 seasons, 571-311 (.647) overall career record 27 seasons, 2003, 2015, 2016 NCAA Sweet 16 Appearances, 15 NCAA Tournament appearances (13 at Notre Dame), Tied for fifth all-time in Big East Conference wins (146-100, .593), 2016-17 Notre Dame led the nation in free throw percentage and set a new ACC record (80.0), 2007-08 Notre Dame led the nation in assists per game (18.4), Most wins by a first-year head coach at Notre Dame (20), 1998, 1999 America East Conference Champions, First head coach at Delaware to post three consecutive 20-win seasons, 2011 United States Basketball Writers Association Henry Iba Coach of the Year, 2011 CollegeInsider.com Jim Phelan Coach of the Year, University of Notre Dame Honorary Monogram (2006), George Washington University Athletics Hall of Fame, DeMatha High School Distinguished Alumnus Award, 1 vs. Sacred Heart, 104-58, Nov. 18, 2000, 100 vs. Georgetown, 70-64, Feb. 15, 2005, 200 vs. Providence, 93-78, Dec. 30, 2009, 300 vs. Georgia Tech, 65-62, Feb. 26, 2014, 394 (all-time wins mark at Notre Dame vs. North Carolina, 88-58, Jan. 3, 2018, 400 vs. Pittsburgh, 73-56, March 3, 2018, 1 Delaware 100, Washington (MD) 58, Nov. 27, 1995, 50 Delaware 66, Boston University 58, March 7, 1998, 100 Notre Dame 104, Sacred Heart 58, Nov 18, 2000, 200 Notre Dame 62, Providence 61, Feb. 19, 2005, 300 Notre Dame 74, USF 73, Jan. 5, 2010, 400 Notre Dame 82, Binghamton 39, Nov. 14, 2014, 500 Notre Dame 67, Pittsburgh 64, March 6, 2018, Jerian Grant, First Team, Consensus, 2014-15, Luke Harangody, First Team, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, Troy Murphy, First Team, Consensus, 2000-01, 2022, Blake Wesley, 1st Round, 25th Selection, San Antonio Spurs, 2016, Demetrius Jackson, 2nd Round, 45th Selection, Boston Celtics, 2015, Jerian Grant, 1st Round, 19th Selection, Washington Wizards, 2015, Pat Connaughton, 2nd Round, 41st Selection, Portland Trailblazers, 2010, Luke Harangody, 2nd Round, 52nd Selection, Boston Celtics, 2002, Ryan Humphrey, 1st Round, 19th Selection, Utah Jazz, 2001, Troy Murphy, 1st Round, 14th Selection, Golden State Warriors, John Mooney, 2019 Third Team, 2020 First Team, Jerian Grant, 2015 First Team, 2013 Second Team, Jack Cooley, 2013 First Team, 2012, Second Team, Luke Harangody, 2010, 2009, 2008, First Team, Chris Thomas, 2003-04, Second Team, 2002, 2005, Third Team, February 21, 2001 Notre Dame 76, Boston College 75, February 24, 2001 Notre Dame 85, Virginia Tech 61, March 16, 2001 Notre Dame 83, Xavier 71, January 12, 2002 Notre Dame 56, Pittsburgh 53, February 9, 2001 Notre Dame 116, Georgetown 111 (4OT), December 2, 2002 Notre Dame 92, Marquette 71, December 7, 2001 Notre Dame 78, Maryland 67, December 8, 2001 Notre Dame 98, Texas 92, February 9, 2003 Notre Dame 66, Pittsburgh 64, March 22, 2003 Notre Dame 68, Illinois 60, February 9, 2004 Notre Dame 80, Connecticut 74, January 30, 2005 Notre Dame 78, Connecticut 74, February 8, 2005 Notre Dame 68, Boston College 65, December 7, 2006 Notre Dame 99, Alabama 85, November 25, 2008 Notre Dame 81, Texas 80, November 30, 2008 Notre Dame 83, Furman 61, January 5, 2008 Notre Dame 88, Seton Hall 79, February 12, 2009 Notre Dame 90, Louisville 57, February 28, 2011 Notre Dame 93, Villanova 72, January 4, 2011 Notre Dame 73, Connecticut 70, March 5, 2011 Notre Dame 70, Connecticut 67, January 7, 2012 Notre Dame 67, Louisville 65 (OT), January 21, 2012 Notre Dame 67, Syracuse 58, February 18, 2012 Notre Dame 74, Villanova 70, November 29, 2012 Notre Dame 64, Kentucky 50, February 9, 2013 Notre Dame 104, Louisville 101 (5OT), January 5, 2015 Notre Dame 71, North Carolina 70, March 14, 2015 Notre Dame 90, North Carolina 82, March 21, 2015 Notre Dame 67, Butler 64 (OT), January 16, 2016 Notre Dame 95, Duke 91, February 6, 2016 Notre Dame 80, North Carolina 76, March 20, 2016 Notre Dame 76, Stephen F. Austin 75, March 25, 2016 Notre Dame 61, Wisconsin 56, March 9, 2017 Notre Dame 71, Virginia 58, March 10, 2017 Notre Dame 77, Florida State 73, November 22, 2017 Notre Dame 67, Wichita State 66, January 3, 2018 Notre Dame 88, NC State 58, March 7, 2018 Notre Dame 71, Virginia Tech 65. He coached the game that night as a tribute to his mother and the inspiration she provided to him throughout his career, with the Irish team only learning of his mothers passing after the conclusion of the game. 7/7 Duke in the programs first Atlantic Coast Conference game. In 2000, he succeeded Matt Doherty as head coach of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish Men's Basketball. Poised to take another step forward, a key injury to All-America candidate Tim Abromaitis in the preseason forced Brey to reset the roster. We will update Mike Brey's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible. 45.7.228.109 Log In. As a two-year letter winner under coach Morgan Wootten, Brey helped the team to a 559 mark. In 2019-20, Brey assumed the presidency of the National Association of Basketball Coaches. Michael Paul Brey[8] (born March 22, 1959) . With the three remaining members of that class graduating Wednesday represents the end of an era in South Bend in more ways than one. He enrolled at Northwestern State University, where he played varsity basketball for three years (19771980). To make matters worse for Notre Dame, Brey said Tuesday that star freshman guard JJ Starling will be unavailable for the second straight contest with a bruised knee, making an already thin Irish rotation even thinner. In the midst of everything, that was really cool to see him against Wake Forest in an ACC game, Brey said. In the midst of one of the most important stretches of his career, Brey said he was grateful and happy to have the time with his family. Ive got no regrets, he said. Tish and coach Brey dated for two years before they got married. The Irish qualified for just one NCAA Tournament in five years, when they advanced to the Round of 32 as an 11-seed a year ago. Mike and I have talked often in recent years about a future transition in the programs leadership, and during our most recent conversation we reached the mutual conclusion that the end of this season represented the right time, Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick said in a statement. A Sweet 16 NCAA berth is earned in overtime, as Pat Connaughton blocks Butlers final regulation shot attempt, then hits a key three pointer in overtime. SOUTH BEND, Ind. Staff. The Irish ended up as just the third team to win the ACC tournament in the state of North Carolina by posting wins over Duke and North Carolina along the way. He played one season at George Washington in 198182 after sitting out the 198081 season as a transfer. Notre Dame and Brey announced in January that the coach of 23 years in South Bend, Indiana, would be leaving the program after the season. Guard Dane Goodwin and forward Nate Laszewki, in particular, have become stalwarts in the Irish lineup since their arrival in 2018. AN ATHLETIC FAMILY According to the South Bend Tribune, Brey intended to. The Irish finished 5-4 against nine ranked opponents during the year and advanced to the semifinals of the Big East Tournament for the fourth time. The Irish reached the Elite Eight in 2015 and 2016 but have appeared in the NCAA tournament just twice since then. After his graduation from George Washington, Brey spent five seasons as an assistant coach at his high school alma mater, helping DeMatha compile a 139-22 record, four league titles and a No. The question is: does a potentially rejuvenated Brey build a staff (potentially with the names of Mike Jones, Mike Pegues, and Anthony Solomon) and find success in what is becoming a loaded Big East? Another classic Notre Dame Louisville overtime slug match highlighted by Eric Atkins tying the game to force overtime, then scoring the final six points of the game. People named Mike Brey. And what an era it has been. Notre Dame will be playing Wichita St. on March 26, and she seems to be staying away from all the tournament action, favoring a sunny, outdoorsy time in Arizona. They finished the season in a three-way tie with Florida State and Louisville. Born March 22, 1959, Brey is a 1982 graduate of George Washington with a degree in physical education. Aug 20, . (Jacob Kupferman/AP) Article. Head Coach Mike Brey of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish looks on during the first half of the game against the Syracuse Orange at JMA Wireless Dome on January 14, 2023 in Syracuse, New York. He also has partnered with the American Heart Association to create the Men of Heart initiative, raising funds and awareness for mens heart health. Brey was excited about it before the occasion even began: We celebrated some big games together and today I get to help celebrate a big day for our guy Steve Vasturia. They are his son Kyle Michael and daughter Callie Michael. Working off the momentum of the 2014-15 season and the NCAA Elite Eight run, the Irish owned March again to become the only school in the country with back-to-back visits to the Elite Eight in the past two seasons. January 20, 2023 at 12:04 p.m. EST. There aint no curfew tomorrow, he said. [12], National champion In that sense, he represents this University as well as any coach I have worked with during my time at Notre Dame. Shes spent all of February in Sedona, and she gave a brief shout about her husbands former team Duke, saying Wow quite a recruiting tool for Duke right before Duke/ND hmm. My guess is she still follows all the college basketball action, and she is more than well-informed about any team that would potentially be facing her husbands team. Ive been honored to be the guy here.. The team was led by Ryan Ayers, a current assistant coach with the Irish, and Luke Harangody, who became the first player to lead the Big East in scoring and rebounding in back-to-back seasons. (adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({}) During his eight years at Duke, the Blue Devils advanced to the Final Four six times and won back-to-back national championships in 1991 and 1992. Kyle is tight end coach at Youngstown State University, and Callie followed her moms steps and is a volleyball player at theCommunity College of Baltimore County. That was Tish. Sin 2000, th Notre Dame Basketball Coaches vs. Cancer program h raised mr thn $2.4 million. Inspired by a video of previous Irish teams knocking off number one, Notre Dame claims the programs eighth victory over the Associated Press top-ranked team. Carmodys trajectory through no fault of his own mirrors that of Notre Dame as a program over the last five years. Football:Small-town 'chip' and family's faith drive Gerad Parker all the way to Notre Dame football. Brey led the Irish to the NCAA tournament in his first three years as head coach (20012003), notching a Sweet Sixteen appearance in 2003. In March 2015, the Notre Dame men's basketball team played Northeastern . His Father, Paul Brey, was a well renowned Coach and High School Athletics Director in Maryland, while his Mother, Betty Brey, was the Women's Swim Coach at George Washington, and perhaps the families most accomplished athlete. Mike had transferred from some other school and was playing as a fifth-year. He has also been inducted into the University of Delaware and the George Washington University Athletics Halls of Fame. The Irish also achieved a school record 15 wins in the Atlantic Coast Conference, finishing second in the league. We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 22 March. The . Find your friends on Facebook. Georgetown is breaking all time bad KenPom records (207 overall, 226 adjD) but Notre Dame sits right with them (173 overall, 276 adjD). During the 200708 season, Brey led the Irish to a 246 regular-season mark. "It was tough but tough things can make us stronger going forward.". The Irish played a smart and steely game, controlling the tempo and battling the bigger . Senior transfer from Maryland, Danny Miller, scores 17 as the Irish take down 9/8 Maryland in Washington, D.C. Irish post their third consecutive victory over a top-10 ranked team, knocking off 2/2 Texas to claim the BB&T Classic tournament title. Overall, his 571 career wins ranks 17th among active Division I head coaches. In 2011, Brey was the recipient of both the Associated Press and the Henry Iba/USBWA National Coach of the Year award after leading the Irish to a 27-7 record, perfect 17-0 record at home and finishing second in the BIG EAST. 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