Middlesex Magic Milwaukee friendship: inside the connection Pat Connaughton and Tyler Kolek share!

Pat Connaughton and Tyler Kolek started a friendship years ago when Pat would come home and attend Middlesex Magic practices while Tyler was a Magic player. Many summer workouts together and years later, they both wound up in Milwaukee. Pat as a member of the Milwaukee Bucks and Tyler a member of the Marquette Golden Eagles. Coach Michael Crotty connected them on a trip to Milwaukee in 2021, and the pair have continued developing a great friendship. Pat, who is currently in his 8th year in the NBA, won an NBA championship with the Bucks in 2021, and this Bucks are constantly pursuing another title. Tyler was just named 2023 Big East Player of the Year, Big East Tournament MVP and a consensus NCAA All-American! His Marquette team is a #2 seed in the NCAA tournament and have their sights set on the Final Four and chasing the NCAA title. Milwaukee Fox 6 reporter Lily Zhao reporting.