Connaughton: "Best Athlete in 2015 NBA Draft"

When have you ever heard that sentence tied to a Notre Dame student-athlete?

LINK:  TURNING HEADS

Connaughton Posts a 44 Inch Vertical Jump!

The former Notre Dame hoops star posted the second highest mark ever recorded in NBA Combine history -- just minutes ago -- in the vertical jump!

LINK:  VERTICAL JUMP

NBA Combine Coverage: Connaughton & Grant

Former Notre Dame basketball star Pat Connaughton is in Chicago these next few days to play before scouts from every NBA team at their annual NBA Combine.

Jerian Grant is in Chicago as well -- but will not play, he will only meet with NBA scouts -- see interview below.

Sixty-five players were invited -- here's what is being reported about Pat and Jerian:

LINK:  CONNAUGHTON STORY

LINK:  NBA.COM INTERVIEW OF JERIAN

Notre Dame Ranked #1 -- NFL Draft Line-Up

This is quite a team...

LINK:  ALL-TIME DRAFT TEAMS

Sports Illustrated's Early 2015 Power Rankings

The Fighting Irish are ranked #7 by Sports Illustrated -- sans Everett Golson...

LINK:  SPORTS ILLUSTRATED

Fox Sports: Notre Dame's a Playoff Contender!

Notre Dame fans will enjoy this!

LINK:  PLAYOFF CONTENDER

Is Everett Golson "Bama Bound?"

Here's the latest Golson transfer rumor...

LINK:  BAMA BOUND

Notre Dame's "Valedictorian Student-Athlete"

Anna Kottkamp -- the Valedictorian for Notre Dame's Class of 2015 -- is a member of the Fighting Irish Rowing Team!

LINK:  STORY

Florida State "Negotiating" With Everett Golson

You've got to love Florida State football -- their head coach Jimbo Fisher says they are "negotiating" with Everett Golson...

Is Florida State offering Golson more than a scholarship to grad school in Tallahassee?

LINK:  FISHER CONFIRMS GOLSON VISIT