TJ McConnell posed for a picture with Gianna Hastings after signing an autograph during Collier Day festivities. The Chartiers Valley High School graduate is the first Collier resident to play in the NBA. After a stellar collegiate career at Arizona, McConnell signed with the Philadelphia 76ers and enjoyed a rookie season where he averaged 6.1 points and 4.5 assists per game.

T. J. McConnell (center) takes the scissors and cuts the ribbon to TJ’s Court while Collier Commissioners (from left) Jason Oskamp, Wilson J. Durisko and George Macino (president) and Rochelle Barry, director of parks and recreation, look on.

T.J. McConnell takes time to pose with his parents, Tim and Shelley, during the festivities at Collier Day.

TJ McConnell signs a basketball for young fan.