TJ O’Connell

O’Connell, who will be a third-grader, participated in the Murphy Basketball Camp at Newtown Youth Academy this summer.

Favorite part about playing basketball: “I like when you get baskets because then you win.”

Toughest aspect: “Trying to shoot because a bunch of people block you.”

When he’s not on the courts: Plays football.

Food of choice: Pizza.