New Notre Dame Women's Basketball Center Malaya Cowles Talks Irish Outlook, Summer Transition & Giving Back

Blue & Gold’s Eric Hansen sits down with new Notre Dame women’s basketball center Malaya Cowles, a 6-foot-3 grad transfer from Wake Forest, for an exclusive interview. Cowles reflects on her summer experience since joining the Irish, shares her early impressions of head coach Niele Ivey’s squad, and breaks down the team’s chemistry and expectations for the upcoming season.

Get a scouting report on Notre Dame’s 2025-26 roster, insights into Cowles’ role as a veteran leader, and learn more about her passions off the court — including her commitment to community service and social impact.

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Pictured: Notre Dame center Malaya Cowles