It was barely sunrise when headlines started flying. Another McConnell just made history. While T.J. McConnell was still celebrating the Indiana Pacers’ entry into the NBA Final. His younger sister Megan quietly etched her own name into WNBA history. A fresh contract with the Phoenix Mercury was just the beginning. And just like that, the basketball world got its newest obsession. Who exactly is Megan McConnell?
Who Is Megan McConnell?
She’s not just T.J.’s sister. She’s the next chapter of a family built on hardwood dreams. Megan’s roots trace back to the gyms of Pittsburgh. Where her family carved out a basketball legacy brick by brick. Her father, Tim McConnell, made his mark as one of Pennsylvania’s most respected high school coaches. Her aunt? That’s Suzie McConnell-Serio, an Olympic gold medalist and WNBA legend. But Megan never coasted on her last name. She built her career from scratch.
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At Duquesne University, Megan turned into a force of nature over five unforgettable seasons. Despite standing just 5’7″, she filled the stat sheet like a giant: 1,795 career points, 660 assists, 370 steals, and over 1,000 rebounds. No player in school history had ever done it quite like her. She wasn’t just playing. She was dominating every inch of the floor. Her accolades stacked up. Four triple-doubles, Atlantic 10 Defensive Player of the Year, and three-time All-Academic honoree.
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Then came June 2025. A month her family won’t soon forget. While T.J. was capturing national attention in the NBA Finals, Megan quietly signed a rest-of-season deal with the Phoenix Mercury, becoming only the third Duquesne women’s player ever to land on a WNBA roster. The McConnell name had just doubled its presence in professional basketball. Local reporter Mike White summed it up perfectly, calling it “another chapter” in the ever-growing McConnell legacy.
And Megan didn’t waste time. In her very first game against the Minnesota Lynx, she checked in and immediately made her presence felt. 3 points, 3 assists, and a smooth three-pointer from deep. It wasn’t just a debut. It was a promise. Megan McConnell isn’t just here to play. She’s here to stay.
