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Irish ink Pepperdine transfer Becky Obinma

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — After adding a guard a few weeks back, Notre Dame women’s basketball has picked up its first transfer forward of this cycle. 

Graduate student Becky Obinma will join the Irish after three years at Pepperdine and two at TCU. The 6-2 big hails from Menifee, Calif., and is a welcomed addition to a guard-heavy Notre Dame roster. 

“I’m thrilled to officially welcome Becky to our Notre Dame family!” Karen and Kevin Keyes Family Head Coach Niele Ivey said. “Becky brings experience, athleticism and depth to the post position. She has a great motor and contagious energy on and off the court that will fit perfectly with our team. I’m looking forward to adding her post presence and speed in the open court to enhance our offensive capabilities.” 

Obinma averaged 19.7 minutes per contest last year in 20 games started and eight more in which she played. She posted 6.5 points and made 43.6 percent of her attempts. But where the California native really made an impact for the Waves was on the boards. Her 6.5 rebounds per game led the team and was tied for sixth in the West Coast Conference. She also posted 23 blocks last year and 40 the year prior. Her block numbers last season ranked second for the Waves.

The graduate transfer joins three forwards currently donning the blue and gold: Kylee Watson, Maddy Westbeld and Nat Marshall. The former two women started all 33 games for Notre Dame last season. Obinma will help replace departed center Lauren Ebo, who averaged 7 rebounds per game last season.