SOUTH BEND, Ind. – After Vice President and James E. Rohr Notre Dame Director of Athletics Jack Swarbrick announced Micah Shrewsberry as the 18th head coach in Fighting Irish men’s basketball history on Friday morning, the sports community applauded the move. Below are a few statements from prominent figures who had previously crossed paths with Coach Shrewsberry.
"Micah is a special person and coach. He understands all that it takes to build and sustain a program that will compete for championships. Micah's a terrific coach on both ends of the floor, and is really special at identifying and maximizing the strengths of the group. With his connections in the state of Indiana, his vast coaching experience, and his understanding of Notre Dame's commitment to excellence on and off the court - the sky is really the limit. Beyond all that, he's one of my favorite people in the world - an amazing husband, dad, co-worker and friend. The Stevens' are excited for the Shrews Crew to get back to South Bend." - Brad Stevens
"I am super excited to welcome Micah to our ND basketball family! Micah is an incredibly talented coach and exemplary role model and family man. He embodies the values that make Notre Dame special and unique! I have a deep amount of respect and trust for him as he's been a great mentor for my son. The impact on our campus will be immediate and immense! I'm looking forward to working alongside him and his staff." - Karen & Kevin Keyes Family Head Coach Niele Ivey.
"Coach Shrews is the guy you want to change your program around. He is a guy that has coached at the highest level, has love and passion for the people around him and works like no other. From the moment I met Coach Shrews, he pushed me to be the best I could be. He's a special coach and he wants the best for his players. Most importantly, he's a winner!
“My rookie year in the NBA, Micah was one of the coaches I enjoyed learning from the most on the Boston Celtics. He does a great job connecting with his players. Additionally he’s one of the best at developing his players. With his experience at the professional and college level, there’s no better coach to play for in college basketball. I’m excited for him to get started. Our program is in good hands. Go Irish." - Demetrius Jackson
"As the new head men's basketball coach at Notre Dame, Micah Shrewsberry brings a wealth of experience to South Bend and we are thrilled to have him joining our amazing group of ACC coaches. Micah's prioritization of the student-athlete experience and his commitment to success is unwavering. Congratulations to Micah, his wife Molly and their four children on this new opportunity, and to Father Jenkins and Jack Swarbrick on an incredibly significant hire." - ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips, PH.D.
"We were fortunate to have Micah in our program as a young coach. I could tell then that he had a great combination of the essential qualities needed for success. I’ve been able to follow his career closely and i can’t wait to see the great things he’ll do at Notre Dame!" - Coach Bill Fenlon