T. J. McConnell is a point guard for the Indiana Pacers in the National Basketball Association (NBA). After going undrafted in the 2015 NBA draft, McConnell signed with the Philadelphia 76ers in September 2015. He averaged 4.8 assists and 6.2 points during preseason, earning himself a place on the main roster of the 76ers. McConnell, who became the fourth player in the 76ers' history to reach 17 assists in a single game in January 2017, signed a two-year deal with the Indiana Pacers in 2019.
McConnell, who has played in 706 games and averaged 7.6 points, 5.0 assists, and 2.9 rebounds in 10 seasons in the NBA, went to Chartiers Valley High School prior to the start of his professional career. He joined Duquesne University in 2010 and transferred to University of Arizona in 2012. In his senior year, he helped lead Arizona to an Elite Eight appearance and was selected to the Pac-12 All-Defensive Team and All-Pac-12 First Team, as per reports.
Who are T. J. McConnell's parents?
T. J. McConnell was born to Timothy John McConnell Sr. and Shelly McConnell in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States on March 25, 1992, as per NBC Sports.
T. J. McConnell Mother
T. J. McConnell's mother is Shelly McConnell. Shelly lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as of May 2025. Her Instagram username is @mcconnell_shelly.
T. J. McConnell Father
T. J. McConnell's father is Timothy John McConnell Sr., aka Tim. Tim went to Seton-La Salle High School, and played at Waynesburg College from 1984 until 1986. He is among the most successful coaches in the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League's history. Tim is also a former boys' basketball team coach at Chartiers Valley High School, according to the Western Chapter Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame's website.
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A. T. J. McConnell is of American nationality.
A. T. J. McConnell went to Duquesne University and University of Arizona between 2010 and 2015.
A. T. J. McConnell stands 6 feet 1 inch or 185 centimeters tall.
