TJ McConnell

TJ MCCONNELL (IND)

#9•T. MCCONNELL

PG • 6’1, 190 lbs; 10th year, Arizona

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NBA ROLE: PASS-FIRST PG

 

TJ McConnell, a tough table setter undrafted outta Arizona, is a vital playmaker & defender off the bench: creates for teammates without making mistakes; not a huge scorer but likes lifting leaning jumpers (from midrange) & pushing the break on offense – good vision in the open court, throws lob passes to athletic wings, hits shooters in the pocket; capable entry passer & screen setter – leverages himself to create easy opportunities for teammates; clutch performer; needs to improve long range shooting; digs in & battles on defense – TJ thrives pressuring full court, hunting steals & disrupting rhythm; gritty, earned initial roster spot in 2015 Summer League* (w/ PHI); staple in Indiana - one of the league’s top backups: McConnell provides perimeter defense & consistent playmaking for the Pacers

*never averaged more than 10.4 ppg at ‘Zona – still etched out an NBA spot


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#DOGTAGS: STAR UNDERDOG, UNDRAFTED (U), LOCKDOWN DEFENDER


MORE ON T. MCCONNELL

  • AP Honorable Mention All-American (2015)

  • First-Team All-Pac-12 (2015)

  • 2x Pac-12 All-Defensive Team (‘14-’15)

  • (FACTORY SETTING) NBA 2K25 RATING: 79