100 Quotes by Pat Connaughton

Sometimes I'll read a book before bed.

A lot of people see that I'm a good rebounder. And then they see the long hair and everything and they think I'm getting these rebounds because of toughness, and because I have a nose for the ball, not because I'm athletic and can actually jump.

As NBA players, so much of the game is mental, as far as confidence and playing against the best players in the world.

Obviously you have to be realistic. You have to figure out how you can succeed.

I grew up in a hockey town.

I rooted for all types of Boston sports.

For me, it was my dream as a kid to play two sports at the highest level I possibly could. Doing that at Notre Dame just meant I had to sacrifice in ways a normal college student wouldn't have had to sacrifice.

You don't find a 6-foot-5 pitcher with the athleticism and coordination I have all that often.

As busy as we are and as focused as we are at our sport, there are times the coaches want you to get away from basketball.