T.J. McConnell is a guard for the Indiana Pacers, serving primarily as a backup point guard off the bench. The Pittsburgh native was born on March 25, 1992, stands 6'1" and weighs 190 lbs. He played college basketball at Arizona and went undrafted, carving out his NBA career through hustle, court vision, and defensive instincts rather than athleticism or scoring volume.
Through 57 games this season, McConnell is averaging 9.3 points, 5.1 assists, and 2.2 rebounds across 17.0 minutes per game, with 1.0 steals per game adding defensive value. His 55.0% field goal percentage reflects an efficient, shot-selective approach built around drives and short-range finishes rather than perimeter shooting, as his 16.4% three-point rate confirms he rarely attempts from deep. His free throw percentage of 25.4% is a notable weakness and a drag on scoring output in late-game situations. For bettors, McConnell presents consistent prop angles in assists and steals given his facilitation role and active hands on defense. His assist total of 5.1 per game in limited minutes makes assist props a reasonable focus, particularly in games where he sees extended run due to foul trouble or rest for starters. Steal props are also worth tracking given his 1.0 per game average. His points props carry more variance, tied closely to pace of play and how much the Pacers use him in pick-and-roll situations on a given night.
