CONFIRMED: Notre Dame Women’s Basketball Most Prominent Star Hannah Hidalgo Achieves Rare Milestone, Securing 2025 Bob Cousy Award and Midseason Wooden Award
In an awe-inspiring turn of events for college basketball, Notre Dame Fighting Irish standout Hannah Hidalgo has officially etched her name into the sport’s history books. The dazzling point guard, known for her fierce competitiveness, elite court vision, and relentless energy on both ends of the floor, has now been crowned the winner of the 2025 Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year Award, along with the highly coveted Midseason John R. Wooden Award, marking a rare and extraordinary milestone for a collegiate athlete.
The announcement, confirmed by ESPN and NCAA officials, has sent waves across the college basketball landscape, drawing admiration and praise from analysts, former legends, and fans alike. The Bob Cousy Award, named after the Hall of Fame Boston Celtics legend, is presented annually to the top point guard in Division I men’s and women’s basketball. Winning it is a symbol of unmatched excellence in leadership, passing, scoring, and overall playmaking. For Hidalgo, this honor represents the culmination of her hard work, consistency, and high-impact performances that have become the heartbeat of the Notre Dame women’s team.
Simultaneously, the Midseason Wooden Award, given to the most outstanding player in college basketball, places Hidalgo in a rare class of elite athletes. To secure both honors in the same season is something very few players—male or female—have managed, and it signals that Hannah isn’t just one of the top point guards in the country, but one of the top players, period.
At just 5’6″, Hidalgo has shattered every notion of limitation. She leads her team in points, assists, and steals per game, often guarding the opponent’s best player and still having enough in the tank to deliver clutch baskets when the lights shine brightest. Her electrifying style, combined with a gritty defensive edge and high basketball IQ, has elevated Notre Dame into a national championship contender once again.
Notre Dame head coach Niele Ivey praised her star player, saying: “Hannah is the engine that drives our team. She plays every minute like it’s her last and has the heart of a champion. These awards are a reflection of her dedication to the game and to her teammates.”
In addition to her on-court heroics, Hidalgo has quickly become a beloved figure on campus and an inspirational figure to young athletes nationwide. Her humility, leadership, and commitment to academic excellence make her the complete student-athlete.
With March Madness on the horizon, the spotlight will only grow brighter for Hannah Hidalgo. Yet, with the confidence and poise she has demonstrated all season, few doubt her ability to rise even higher.
As history watches closely, one thing is clear: Hannah Hidalgo isn’t just making noise—she’s building a legacy.
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