Our Lady announced this week that point guard and leading scorer Marcus Burton would undergo surgery due to a left ankle injury, there is no timetable for his return. Heading into conference play, the Fighting Irish are looking for depth on the field.
Notre Dame coach Micah Shrewsberry announced The team adds freshman Mark Zackery IV to the lineup on Thursday. Zackery just completed his first collegiate football season playing cornerback for Notre Dame and recorded 10 tackles and two passes defensed in 11 games played. By choosing football, Zackery stood out on the school basketball court as a former player. Indiana Class 4A state champion and Indiana All-Star.
“I think Mark will be a great addition to our program,” Shrewsberry said in a statement. “I've seen him play many times throughout his high school career. Whether he's competing against Team Teague, Indiana Elite or Ben Davis High School, he always does what helps lead to victory. He will be an asset to us with his ball-handling, playmaking and defensive abilities. More importantly, he is a great young man who will add value to our locker room and culture.”
According to Notre Dame's official website, Zackery won a state championship with Ben Davis High School as a sophomore and returned to the title game as a junior during a season in which he averaged 11.0 points, 2.1 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.4 steals per contest. He also played AAU ball with teammates. Logan Imes And Braden Shrewsberry. As a freshman in football, Zackery was named Indiana's 2024 Mr. Football and rated a four-star prospect by 247Sports.
The Fighting Irish went 8-3 to an 80-65 victory over the team. Idaho on Wednesday. Their next game will be against Evansville on Saturday.
