Why Notre Dame men’s basketball is what its record says it isby:Jack Soble•01/18/24•jacksoble56Read In AppNotre Dame men's basketball fell to Duke on Jan. 6 at Purcell Pavilion in South Bend. (Matt Cashore, USA TODAY Sports)Notre Dame has lost four close games in January, but the Irish can't blame luck for their struggles and they know it. Here's why.