Sunday, July 12, 2015

Jerian Grant's First Pro Summer League Game


Former Notre Dame hoops star Jerian Grant '15, played his first game in a New York Knicks uniform yesterday afternoon in Las Vegas in a NBA Summer League Game against the San Antonio Spurs.

Jerian made one shot from the floor (a three-pointer -- see it in the video link below) and he made 9 of 10 free throws -- to total 12 points for the game.  Here was his stat line:
  • Started:  Yes
  • Minutes Played: 24:25
  • Total Points:  12
  • Field Goals:  1 for 6
  • Free Throws:  9 for 10
  • Rebounds:  5
  • Steals: 2
  • Assists:  3
  • Turn Overs:  3

Here's some video of the game -- you'll see Jerian making his three-pointer and a nice pass to the Knick's #1 pick.

LINK:  POST GAME INTERVIEW

LINK:  JERIAN'S FIRST GAME

LINK:  JERIAN INTERVIEW AFTER FRIDAY'S PRACTICE

Connaughton's First Pro Summer League Game


Former Notre Dame hoops and baseball star Pat Connaughton '15, played in his first game as a professional last night in Las Vegas as his Portland Trail Blazers took on the Boston Celtics.

Pat knocked down 3 -- three pointers in five attempts -- scoring a total of nine points in his first game.  Here were his stats for the night:
  • Started:  Yes
  • Minutes Played:  29:28
  • Field Goals:  3 for 7
  • Total Points:  9
  • Rebounds:  4
  • Steals:  2
  • Assists:  0

Here's some video of the game --- you'll see Pat in his new jersey #5.

LINK:  FIRST PRO GAME