The NCAA has approved a waiver allowing junior transfer Jessica Shepard to become immediately eligible to play for Notre Dame.
Shepard, a former Nebraska forward and two-time All-Big Ten selection transferred to Notre Dame over the summer.
Shepard was named Big Ten Freshman of the Year in 2016 and claimed a spot on the all-Big Ten team during each of her two seasons with the Huskers. As a sophomore in 2016-17, she averaged 18.6 points per game and 9.8 rebounds per game, totaling 15 double-doubles.
As a freshman, Shepard set a Big Ten record by being named the freshman rookie of the week 10 times en route to Big Ten Freshman of the Year accolades.
Her eligibility will provide Notre Dame a much needed post presence, as senior All-American Brianna Turner sits out the season recovering from knee surgery.
Shepard gives Notre Dame nine healthy players on scholarship as they open the year.