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WNBA Teams Signs NBA Finals Player’s Sister and Award-Winning Guard originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
As the 2025 WNBA season approaches, the Phoenix Mercury have been busy finalizing their roster after a tough preseason. Among their latest moves was signing Megan McConnell, a standout guard from Duquesne and the younger sister of NBA star T.J. McConnell, who just helped the Indiana Pacers reach the NBA Finals.
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McConnell joined Phoenix on a training camp contract after going undrafted, aiming to make her mark in the league. “Honestly, I couldn’t believe it when I got that call from my agent,” she said. “Phoenix was excited about me and wanted to offer me a training camp. I just couldn’t be happier.”
McConnell’s signing added another exciting chapter to the McConnell family legacy. Had she made the final roster, she and T.J. would’ve become the first undrafted siblings to play in both the NBA and WNBA, according to Forbes’ Tony East. While she didn’t make the Mercury’s 12-player final roster, the milestone remains within reach.
Phoenix Mercury player Megan McConnell poses for a photo during media day.Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
During her time at Duquesne, McConnell posted impressive stats, averaging 12.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 4.6 assists in her senior season. She played in both preseason games for Phoenix, including a memorable moment when she drained a clutch three-pointer to cut a late-game deficit. She finished with 3 points, 1 assist, and 1 steal per game in limited minutes.
Ultimately, Phoenix waived McConnell, along with Celeste Taylor and Temira Poindexter, to make room for final roster choices following the retirement of Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner’s move to Atlanta. However, with her drive and talent, McConnell’s WNBA journey might just be beginning.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
