Jul 20, 2022; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Phoenix Mercury player Skylar Diggins-Smith arrives at the Red Carpet for the 2022 ESPY at Dolby Theater. Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Notre Dame Athletic Power Couple to Divorce

Originally posted on Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI
By Nick Shepkowski | Last updated May 1, 2025 11:09 PM ET

According to a report out Thursday night from TMZ Sports , former Notre Dame superstar basketball player Skylar Diggins has filed for divorce from her husband, Daniel Smith. Smith was a football player at Notre Dame when the pair met over a decade ago before getting married in 2017.

Diggins is on the shortest of lists when it comes to the greatest female basketball players in the history of the storied Notre Dame program. During her four seasons in South Bend Diggins helped lead Notre Dame to three Final Four appearances as well as two national championship games. Although it didn't win a national championship during Diggins' time, no program in the country played at as consistently high of level during that time. She is currently getting ready for her second season with the Seattle Storm of the WNBA, which will be her 11th season overall in the league since being drafted third overall back in 2013.

DID YOU KNOW?

At ND Skylar Diggins

Reached 130 wins
Competed in 3 Final Fours
Played in 2 National Championships pic.twitter.com/gn9UfjXUE0
— The Fighting Irish (@FightingIrish) January 14, 2016

Smith was at Notre Dame the same time as Diggins, having attended Clay High School. Smith played football for the Fighting Irish and played in all 13 games of the 2012 season that resulted in Notre Dame earning a spot in the BCS Championship game.

All the best to Diggins, Smith, and the two children during this challenging life event.

This article first appeared on Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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