Logan Duncomb Commits to Notre Dame; Shrewsberry Locks Up Big South Player of the Year
- Brenden Duffy
- 1 day ago
- 3 min read
Notre Dame Basketball and Head Coach Micah Shrewsberry have their work cut out for them this portal cycle, but the Irish have now landed their first transfer with Logan Duncomb announcing his commitment to South Bend.
Photo via Winthrop University Athletics
Duncomb, a Winthrop transfer, is rated as a four-star and top-20 Center in the portal, according to 247 Sports. The 6-10, 230-lb big reportedly chose Notre Dame over Cincinnati, with other private suitors likely involved. He enters South Bend as a Graduate Transfer with one year of eligibility remaining.
Originally, Duncomb is a Cincinnati native and attended athletic powerhouse Archbishop Moeller, graduating in 2021. At Moeller, Duncomb was a part of the 2019 Ohio State Championship squad led by current New York Knick Deuce McBride. The next season saw Duncomb and Moeller on their way to a repeat title as the #1-ranked team in the state; however, COVID ultimately forfeited the season. As a senior in 2021, Duncomb was selected to the All-Ohio First Team and was rated as a consensus four-star and top-100 recruit in the country. Out of high school, Duncomb committed to Indiana over Wisconsin, Xavier, Ohio State, and others.Â
Duncomb’s time at Indiana was not ideal, really from the start. The four-star recruit had committed to Archie Miller’s Hoosiers before he was let go following the 2021 season. Being put in a tough situation, Duncomb remained loyal to Indiana and decided to stick it out with new HC Mike Woodson. The big man played in just 18 games across two seasons in Bloomington, primarily as a reserve, averaging 3.9 minutes per contest. He was able to flash some offensive potential with an impressive 70% FG% in his limited playing time. Duncomb missed the final 18 games of his sophomore season after undergoing sinus surgery. He would enter the portal following this season.
After entering the portal, Duncomb wound up committing to Xavier, coached by Archie Miller’s brother, Sean. Unfortunately, the former Hoosier never suited up at Xavier after he stepped away from the program and basketball as a whole, prior to the season. You can read this article from Basket Under Review, detailing Duncomb’s journey to finding his joy through basketball again. Â
Following this one-year reset, Duncomb found his passion again at Winthrop in 2024-25. In his first season with the Eagles, the big man appeared in 24 games off the bench, averaging 8 mpg. He was able to take advantage of his opportunities, though, averaging 3 points and 2.5 rebounds per contest while shooting 54% from the field.Â
This past season is where Duncomb’s stock really rose. He played in 32 games, recording 28 starts and 24.3 mpg. The Winthrop big man put together a Big South Conference Player of the Year season, averaging 18.3 points, 8.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 0.8 blocks, and 0.8 steals per game. He shot 60% from the field while leading the NCAA in points per 40 minutes and Player Efficiency Rating. Along with earning a nod on the Big South All-Tournament Team, Duncomb was also a finalist for the Lou Henson Award, given to the nation’s top mid-major player. His most notable game undoubtedly occurred on the road at Presbyterian, where Duncomb dropped a career-high 38 points to go along with 15 rebounds in a win.
Game Highlights from Duncomb's 30-point & 15-rebound effort
I would imagine Shrewsberry brought in Duncomb with the idea of him being the team’s starting five. As a great-elite post option, he should remain a constant double-double threat in the ACC. Duncomb has a great motor, is physical, and moves well for his size. Irish fans should not expect to see their new big man stretch out any offenses with his range, as he is just a 0-3 career shooter from deep. While this is not ideal in 2026, his interior game surrounded by 3-4 shooting options could open things up for the Irish. His defense will be tested against strong ACC opponents, but being Shrewsberry's most talented big man since he took over Notre Dame is appealing.
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