TJ McConnell Parents: Who Are TJ McConnell’s Parents?

Timothy John McConnell Jr. is an American professional basketball player for the National Basketball Association’s Indiana Pacers (NBA).

He was born on March 25, 1992, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to parents Tim McConnell and Shelley McConnell.

TJ McConnell’s father, Tim, is one of the most successful coaches in WPIAL history. His father had many successful runs with the Chartiers Valley High School Boys and Girl’s basketball teams.

TJ McConnell’s father, Tim McConnell was summoned by Bishop Canevin’s athletic director, Dale Checketts, to become the head coach of the Bishop Canevin High School Boys’ basketball team, a position recently vacated by T.J.’s roommate at Duquesne University, Gino Palmosina.

Additionally, he is often seen jogging at Collier Park, which is also the location of the T.J. McConnell Memorial Court. He played at Waynesburg College (now Waynesburg University) from 1984 to 1986.

McConnell grew up playing basketball and developed his skills throughout his high school and college years.

After going undrafted in the 2014 NBA draft, McConnell signed with the Philadelphia 76ers as an undrafted free agent.

TJ McConnell signed a two-year, $7 million contract with the Indiana Pacers on July 3, 2019.   TJ McConnell set the NBA record for most steals in a half on March 3, 2021, with nine.