100 Quotes by Pat Connaughton

When Coach Mike Brey at Notre Dame was recruiting me, he was like, 'There will be Irish on the front of the jersey; and Irish on the back of the jersey.' But no one actually knows I am a citizen over there.

It's not about how much weight you can lift in-season. It's about how fast you can move it, how strong you are, how you can maintain that strength so you can produce on the floor.

It depends obviously on how the Bucks feel but I'd love - someday - to go over there and play in Ireland. I don't think they've had a ton of NBA players.

I grew up with all hockey players.

I think it would be pretty cool, whether it would be basketball or baseball, playing for a national team.

People know I'm from Ireland or have Irish roots.

Everybody gets frustrated with themselves when they are not playing well because they feel like they are letting the team down.

I think the Orioles know I have real potential in baseball.

Sometimes the hardest shot is when people are giving you space to shoot, because it messes with your head.