Jordan McConnell
Jordan McConnell
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Robbie Hodin | Prep Hoops Scout
McConnell does a lot of the things you’d want and expect out of a 6-foot-11 center. He runs from rim to rim, protecting the basket on the defensive end and cleaning up the trash on the offensive end. But he differentiates himself by being an excellent passer out of the high post, which allows him to be a hub on offense where he can play the dribble hand-off game and find teammates for backdoor cuts. McConnell didn’t step out and take any long-range shots, but his free throw release looks pretty solid. The Navy commit could really improve his stock at the next level by getting lighter on his feet and improving his ability to hang with guards on the perimeter.
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Read EvaluationWill Armishaw | Prep Hoops Scout
McConnell came off the board with a pledge to the United States Naval Academy. McConnell, who had a nice summer playing with the Middlesex Magic, is a major factor in the paint on both ends of the floor. Defensively, he’s vocal, does a good job of navigating ball screens, and offers a fair amount of rim protection. On top of all that, he does a great job of controlling the defensive glass. Offensively, he runs the floor hard, establishes post position early, and, with a solid base, doesn’t get moved off his spots. He’s got good hands, soft touch around the rim, and is an impressive passer out of the post. Navy gets a high IQ, vocal, post presence that has the chance to develop into one of the Patriot League’s top big men.
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Read EvaluationWill Armishaw | Prep Hoops Scout
McConnell, a near 7-footer, impressed on both ends of the floor in Exeter’s win. While his teammates do more of the scoring, McConnell is a tremendous asset on the defensive end of the floor. He’s a vocal presence on the back line, does a great job walling up in the paint, and is fundamentally sound boxing out every time a shot goes out. Although he profiles as more of a traditional, low-post big man, McConnell has a good motor and does a solid job of rebounding outside of his area.
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Read EvaluationJacob Matteson | Prep Hoops Scout
McConnell currently sits at 16th in our New England ’25 rankings and it is easy to see why. The 6’10” big moves exceptionally well out of the ball screen by establishing a good base making it difficult for the ballhandler defender to navigate, and then rolls strongly into the paint allowing for good looks at the rim. He kept the ball high at the rim and out of reach from defenders, and defensively he showed glimpses of a growing ability to play the passing lane away from the basket, which for a true 6’10” prospect is something that stands out.
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