Hannah Hidalgo on Notre Dame 'Guard U', NCAA Record 16 Steals, WNBA Future & Wawa Lore | Ep.41
Post Moves with Candace Parker & Aliyah BostonShow Notes
Hannah Hidalgo is officially in the POST! 🔥 The Notre Dame star guard, reigning Naismith Defensive Player of the Year, and one of the biggest stars in women’s college basketball joins Candace Parker and Aliyah Boston for an unforgettable episode of Post Moves.
Hannah opens up about returning to Notre Dame for her senior season under head coach Niele Ivey, embracing a veteran leadership role, and the defensive mindset that has made her one of the most feared guards in the country. She reflects on the Fighting Irish’s NCAA Tournament run, what it means to be part of the legendary "Guard U" alongside Arike Ogunbowale, Skylar Diggins, Marina Mabrey, and Sonia Citron, and how her confidence, grit, and New Jersey roots have shaped her game.
Plus, the trio talks Hannah’s future in the WNBA, her Phillies fandom, and Wawa lore. If you're a fan of Notre Dame, women's basketball, Hannah Hidalgo, or the WNBA, this is an episode you won't want to miss.
Chapters (0:00) – Intro (1:27) – Audio books do not count (2:54) – Hannah Hidalgo enters the Post (4:35) – Veteran leadership (7:28) – Returning to Notre Dame for Year 4 (8:48) – “I’m about to make it the worst day of your life” (10:28) – Defensive mindset (14:14) – Confidence on the court (16:04) – March madness run (17:25) – Notre Dame = Guard U (20:02) – Phillies fandom (20:39) – Wawa lore (24:42) – “Jersey kids play with a different grit” (27:42) – Hannah’s future in the W (30:21) – Rapid fire questions (32:17) – Going viral
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