TJ MCCONNELL (IND)
#9•T. MCCONNELL
PG • 6’1, 190 lbs; 9th year, Arizona
STAR UNDERDOG
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
SIGNATURE!
PULLUP MIDRANGER
BASELINE DRIVE --> CUTTER
#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 2K24 RATING: 78
(via Indiana Pacers & NBA)