Campbell University

High School: Attended Goodpasture Christian School in Madison, Tennessee ... Competed for the Cougars under coaches Greg Cotten and Enoch Hill ... Finished his high school career with 148 wins, setting the school record for career victories ... Four-time state qualifier, placing sixth as a junior and fifth as a senior ... Named an NWCA All-American in 2025 ... Helped the Cougars win the regional championship and finish third at the state tournament in 2022 ... Also played golf in 2021 and 2024 and football in 2023 ... Graduated fourth in his class with a 4.67 GPA and a 30 ACT score.

Personal: Born April 18 ... Son of Phillip and Carmen McConnell ... Has two siblings, Lofton and Levi McConnell ... Plans to major in electrical engineering ... Favorite movie is Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith ... Favorite TV show is Daredevil ... Favorite book is the Bible ... Favorite sports team is the Tennessee Titans ... Favorite athlete is Demetrious Johnson ... Favorite musical artists are Keith Whitley and Billy Joel ... Enjoys hiking, playing guitar and spending time with friends.