Why is the Notre Dame hoops team paying close attention to football's return? Also, notes on transfer Trey Wertz and a host of 2022 prospects, including one the Irish offered and three others they've reached out to in the last week.

Team Spartans director Joe Chatman talks about 2022 center Donovan Clingan, who picked up three scholarship offers on Monday, including one from Notre Dame.

The contact period opened on Monday and here are a few names to keep tabs on.

Mike Brey and the Irish sent out their first offer in the Class of 2022 on Monday and it was to a prospect who could be a "great" fit.