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TJ McConnell Heads to NBA Finals as Sister Megan Makes WNBA Debut

An early knee injury in her first game will sideline her for three to four weeks.

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TJ McConnell turned up for the NBA Finals in his sister's jersey.
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Overview

  • On May 31, TJ McConnell and the Indiana Pacers secured his first NBA Finals berth against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
  • After being waived post–training camp, Megan McConnell signed a rest-of-season deal with the Phoenix Mercury and debuted on June 3.
  • In her WNBA debut, Megan logged 3 points, 3 assists, 1 rebound and 1 steal in 13 minutes before suffering a right knee injury.
  • Both siblings starred at Duquesne University, with TJ also spending two seasons at Arizona and Megan finishing as the program’s second all-time leading scorer and 2025 Atlantic 10 defensive player of the year.
  • Their aunt, Suzie McConnell, is a Basketball Hall of Famer whose legacy underscores the family’s deep roots in the sport.