
Navy’s grinder guard who earned his minutes the hard way
Ted Connolly is a classic Navy value play: a tough, low-usage guard whose calling card was resolve, strength, and reliability rather than flash. In his Navy career, he logged 55 games with 0.3 points, 0.3 rebounds, and 0.4 assists per game, but the real story is that he battled into the starting mix after years of waiting and was described by Navy as one of the team’s strongest players with just 5.10% body fat. If you want a physical, disciplined, team-first guard who brings toughness and buy-in, Connolly fits the mold.