After nothing but hard work, former Arizona Wildcats point guard T.J. McConnell has made the opening day roster for the Philadelphia 76ers.
We have officially waived 5 players to get to the 15-man limit: Pierre Jackson Scottie Wilbekin J.P. Tokoto Jordan McRae Furkan Aldemir
— Philadelphia 76ers (@Sixers) October 26, 2015
McConnell is beloved by Arizona fans and players alike, and that showed with the outpouring of support he has received after the news broke.
Thrilled to hear @iPass4Zona made the @Sixers!