Mooney and healthy teammates have Brey, Irish encouraged

FILE - In this March 12, 2019, file photo, Notre Dame head coach Mike Brey directs his team against Georgia Tech during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Charlotte, N.C. Brey is heading into his 20th season at Notre Dame. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)

FILE - In this Oct. 8, 2019, file photo, Notre Dame coach Mike Brey answers a question during the Atlantic Coast Conference NCAA college basketball media day in Charlotte, N.C. As long as John Mooney keeps putting up double-doubles and his teammates stay healthy, Brey feels pretty good about Notre Dame’s chances this season. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)

FILE - In this March 13, 2019, file photo, Notre Dame's John Mooney (33) shoots over Louisville's Malik Williams (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Charlotte, N.C. Mooney averaged team highs of 14.1 points and 11.2 rebounds for the injury-plagued Irish last season. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)

FILE - In this Feb. 23, 2019, file photo, Notre Dame's John Mooney (33) grabs a rebound during an NCAA college basketball game against Virginia Tech in South Bend, Ind. Notre Dame men’s basketball coach Mike Brey feels confident as long as Mooney keeps making double-doubles and his teammates stay healthy. Factoring in his 20 double-doubles, the 6-foot-9 senior Mooney averaged team highs of 14.1 points and 11.2 rebounds for the injury-plagued Irish. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin, File)