Hannah Hidalgo takes relentless approach to improving her game for No. 6 Notre Dame

By CURT RALLO The Associated Press

Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo speaks during a ACC women's NCAA college basketball media day, Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Chris Carlson]

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Notre Dame point guard Hannah Hidalgo expects even more in her second college season than she did in her first. Yes, more than first team All-American honors, more than a Sweet 16 run in the NCAA Tournament, even more than being named the top guard in Division I women’s basketball. She wants to win a championship. It’s that relentless pursuit of perfection that’s already set the 5-foot-6 sophomore apart among the stars of women’s college basketball. Last season, she posted a 22.6 scoring average and led the nation in steals (4.6 per game).