T.J. McConnell waited until the very last minute for an invite to May's NBA Draft Combine. Now he's the Philadelphia 76ers' starting point guard.
More shocking, McConnell is already approaching triple-double figures four games into his pro career. He followed a 12-assist, 23-minute effort in a loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers with seven points, 12 dimes and nine rebounds Wednesday night against the Milwaukee Bucks.
Considered a winner in the NCAAs—McConnell helped change the identity of Arizona's team after transferring from Duquesne—you didn't find his name on too many mocks or top-50 big boards.
Deprived of coveted athleticism, size, length or flashy scoring ability, McConnell may actually be just what the doctor ordered for the Sixers.
Setting the Table, Ball Security
McConnell finished second in Division I last year in pure point rating (6.83, per DraftExpress), which measures assists (6.3) to turnovers (2.1) relative to each other. He's a fantastic decision-maker, so ...
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Article written by Jonathan Wasserman