Bella Bella Ragone University Basketball promised Notre Dame with a Tiktok video as Lighting Irish Land in Top-25 2026 Ala of more than 35 schools, such as Iowa, UCLA and UNC
Bella Ragone already had several offers to continue his high school basketball career at the University, and now has the support of the largest carriers in his class after Georgia’s 6 -foot wing became the first commitment Notre Dame’s women’s basketball Class 2026 on Thursday night.
The four -star perspective, which occupied the 25th place in the Espnw 2026 ranking, chose the Fighting Irish in more than 35 schools, including Iowa, TCU, UCLA and North Carolina. Ragone came to Tiktok To make the official news with his mark of humor. He published a brief skit joking about saying -to a boy who would play Indiana. When he guessed Purdue, the clip was cut in Ragone in a notre dame no. 5, blinking the camera with a smile and subtitle, “Holy Airball”.
Espn’s Sportscenter He then published a graph confirming his commitment. Over InstagramRagone re -published the announcement with a simple “Go Irish”, followed by Claers and his social networks exploded with congratulatory messages from coaches, teammates, national recruits and some of the most influential names in the game at their level.
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Lauren Hassell, the number 12 in the 2027 class and a maximum goal for Uconn and Geno Auriemma Champions ChampionsHe published, “so proud of you, beautiful”, with the crying emojis. Myh Elise Epps, a commitment from Louisville and one of the most recognizable names in the class of 2026, also congratulated the new Irish star of struggle.
Twice, Adidas All-American Aubrey Galvan, who has committed to Vanderbilt, also re-published the announcement. His Mill Creek High School in Georgia shared the news and wrote, “He’s official! We’re so proud of you, Bella. The future is bright.” Ragone replied, “I am very grateful to this team and for this school.”
He entered the week with only 3,461 followers on Instagram and 58.1K likes Tiktok, but both platforms are expected to grow by following comments and rest from the announcement. Among those who sent love were former teammates of their Mill Creek squad and southeast of All-Stars, including Sammi Spees, Ellie Kava, Ayla Summers, Madilyn Ray and Reese Crosby.
He also received the support of his training camp circle. His performance coach Brick Aldridge, who competed in Aew Dark Matches as a professional fighter, now trains elite athletes at the Parisi Speed School in Greater Atlanta. His coach Dwight “Coach DJ” Waters, co -owner and sports performance specialist from the same school, also gave Ragone a public cry.
Ragone is represented by Brandon Clay Brand Marketing, the same group that represents Kate Harpring and Finley Parker. The three players are Naismith All-Americans who have competed with Ragone in national circuits like 3stripes Girls select basketball.
The commitment adds a crucial block of construction to the 2026 recruiting of Notre Dame, which already includes Leah Macy Elite 2025. The Irish are also actively recruiting McKenna Woliczko, FIBA Gold Medalist and the Ragone’s National Perspective Top-10, which also congratulated Ragone on his play.
The Irish fighter qualified as the number 1 last season and ended the year with a 28-6 record. Under the main coach Niele Ivey, they were eliminated from the NCAA tournament in the regional semifinal for the fourth consecutive season after losing 71-62 to TCU.