T.J. McConnell plays professional basketball for the Indiana Pacers in the NBA. Before his NBA career, he played college basketball at Duquesne University and the University of Arizona. T.J. McConnell had a college basketball career, earning several accolades, such as AP Honorable Mention All-American and First-team All-Pac-12.
Despite not being drafted in the 2015 NBA Draft, McConnell signed with the Philadelphia 76ers and played for them for four seasons. In 2019, he signed a two-year contract with the Indiana Pacers. McConnell made an immediate impact for the Pacers, becoming the first player since Mookie Blaylock in 1998 to record a triple-double with points, steals, and assists. He also became the first player to achieve this feat off the bench.
What is T.J. McConnell’s nationality?
T.J. McConnell’s nationality is American and he was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States to parents Tim McConnell and Shelly McConnell on March 25, 1992.
T.J. McConnell’s Hometown
T.J. McConnell's hometown is Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. T.J. McConnell graduated from Chartiers Valley High School located in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania, near Pittsburgh. In his final year of high school, he served as team captain, received first-team all-state recognition, was honored by the Associated Press as the Pennsylvania Class 3A Player of the Year, and was also recognized by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette as the male athlete of the year across all sports.
In 2010, he became a member of the Duquesne Dukes men's basketball squad. During his sophomore season in 2011–12, McConnell posted averages of 11.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, 5.5 assists, and 2.8 steals per game while helping lead the Dukes to a record of 16–15. His performance earned him third-team All-Atlantic 10 Conference accolades along with a position on the A-10 All-Defensive Team in 2012.
After transferring to Arizona in April 2012, McConnellin his senior year was selected for first-team All-Pac-12 honors and included in both the Pac-12 All-Defensive Team while contributing to Arizona’s successful run that led them to Elite Eight appearance, a second time.
T.J. McConnell’s Birthplace
McConnell was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
FAQs on T.J. McConnell
A. T.J. McConnell's full name is Timothy John McConnell Jr.
A. T.J. McConnell attended Chartiers Valley High School in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania.
A. T.J. McConnell has played at Duquesne University from 2010 to 2012 and the University of Arizona from 2013 to 2015.
A. T.J. McConnell has played for the Philadelphia 76ers from 2015 to 2019 and the Indiana Pacers.
A. T.J. McConnell plays as a point guard.
