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www.BLUEANDGOLD.com OCT. 29, 2018 51 IRISH IN THE PROS try to make sure that you can expand your range a little bit," he said. "As guys know that you're a shooter, well, they're going to try to run you off the line. "If you can shoot from a little bit be- hind the line or you can develop some counter moves to drive to the rim, [it helps]." In his first three preseason games with the Bucks, Connaughton aver- aged 9.7 points on 10-of-24 shooting (41.7 percent) overall and a 6-of-15 ef- fort (40.0 percent) from deep in 18.0 minutes per game. The next two years will be crucial for Connaughton and his long-term NBA future. If he fails to find consistency off the bench with the Bucks, the for- mer Irish star may have to find a new career path. A return to professional baseball is not out of the question. Connaughton is solely focused on making his career in basketball work for now, but he will likely have base- ball as an option for the next several years. The Baltimore Orioles, who drafted Connaughton in the fourth round in 2014, still own his rights until 2020, which is the same year his cur- rent NBA deal will end. Though he will be 27 by the time that rolls around, Connaughton has the luxury of being a pitcher and not having the wear and tear some others his age may have while chasing the dream. Luckily for Connaughton, he has two more years to use the chip on his shoulder and prove he has what it takes to produce a long-term career in the NBA before even reconsidering try- ing his luck on the baseball diamond. NOTRE DAME IN THE NBA: PRESEASON UPDATE As of Oct. 10 • Bonzie Colson (Played at Notre Dame from 2014-18), F, Cleveland Cavaliers: Battling for a roster spot … Played in two of the team's first three preseason games … Averaged 4.5 points and 4.5 rebounds in 11.5 minutes per game, while con- necting on 4 of 9 shots (44.4 percent). • Pat Connaughton (2011-15), G, Milwaukee Bucks: Singed a two-year deal with the Bucks over the summer … Saw action in three preseason games … Averaged 18.0 minutes and 9.7 points per game, while shooting 41.7 percent (10 of 24) from the field and 40.0 percent (6 of 15) from three-point range. • Matt Farrell (2014-18), G, Philadelphia 76ers: Signed with Philadelphia Oct. 10, but details of the deal were not released … Originally inked a deal to start his professional career overseas, but parted with the Lithuanian team he joined before getting added by the 76ers. • Jerian Grant (2011-15), G, Orlando Magic: Des- ignated to serve as the backup point guard to start his first year in Orlando after playing last season in Chicago … Averaged 9.3 points and 2.7 assists in the Magic's first three preseason contests … Shot 9 of 16 (56.3 percent) from the field. • Demetrius Jackson (2013-16), G, Philadelphia 76ers: Trying to earn a spot on the main roster and avoid starting the year in the G League … Played in two of Philadelphia's first four preseason games … Averaged 5.5 points in 6.0 minutes per game, while making 4 of 7 shots (57.1 percent). ✦ Vintage Notre Dame Memorabilia Augie's Locker Room ND Stadium Items, Jerseys, Helmets, Autographs and One of a Kind Rockne Items. 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NOTRE DAME IN THE NFL: WEEK FIVE HIGHLIGHTS • Matthias Farley (Played at Notre Dame from 2011-15), DB, Indianapolis Colts: Registered six tack- les and an interception in a 38-24 loss to New England. • Romeo Okwara (2012-15), DE, Detroit Lions: Re- corded two sacks in a 31-23 win over Green Bay … Also forced a fumble on one of the two sacks against Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. • Kyle Rudolph (2008-10), TE, Minnesota Vikings: Caught five passes for 41 yards in a 23-21 win at Phila- delphia … Had a clutch 17-yard reception on third- and-one with just more than five minutes remaining to help set up a field goal that gave the Vikings a two- possession lead. • Jaylon Smith (2013-15), LB, Dallas Cowboys: Fin- ished with 12 tackles, three stops behind the line of scrimmage and a sack in a 19-16 overtime loss at Houston. • Equanimeous St. Brown (2015-2017), WR, Green Bay Packers: Notched his first NFL reception in a 31- 23 loss at Detroit, finishing with three catches for 89 yards. Rookie Equanimeous St. Brown made his first career catches in the NFL on Oct. 7, snaring three passes for 89 yards in a loss to Detroit. PHOTO COURTESY GREEN BAY PACKERS