Tim McConnell: Who Is TJ McConnell Father?

Tim McConnell is the father of TJ McConnell, an American professional basketball player for the National Basketball Association’s Indiana Pacers (NBA).

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.

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. TJ McConnell was re-signed by the Pacers to a four-year, $35 million contract in August 2021.