Liam McNeeley
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Liam Thomas McNeeley (born October 10, 2005) is an American professional basketball player for the Charlotte Hornets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the UConn Huskies. He was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2024 class.
Infobox
Position
Small forward
League
NBA
Born
(2005-10-10) October 10, 2005 (age 20)Richardson, Texas, U.S.
Listed height
6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight
210 lb (95 kg)
High school
Pearce (Richardson, Texas) John Paul II (Plano, Texas) Montverde Academy(Montverde, Florida)
College
UConn (2024–2025)
NBA draft
2025: 1st round, 29th overall pick
Drafted by
Phoenix Suns
Playing career
2025–present
2025–present
Charlotte Hornets
Men's basketball
Medals Men's basketball FIBA Americas Under-16 Championship 2021 Mexico Team
Tables
College recruiting information · Early life and high school career › Recruiting
Liam McNeeley SF / PF
Liam McNeeley SF / PF
Name
Liam McNeeley SF / PF
Hometown
Richardson, TX
School
Montverde Academy (FL)
Height
6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Weight
210 lb (95 kg)
Commit date
Apr 26, 2024
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: On3: ESPN: (93)
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: On3: ESPN: (93)
Name
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: On3: ESPN: (93)
Overall recruit ranking: Rivals: 17 247Sports: 10 On3: 15 ESPN: 9
Overall recruit ranking: Rivals: 17 247Sports: 10 On3: 15 ESPN: 9
Name
Overall recruit ranking: Rivals: 17 247Sports: 10 On3: 15 ESPN: 9
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| Name | Hometown | School | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
| Liam McNeeley SF / PF | Richardson, TX | Montverde Academy (FL) | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | 210 lb (95 kg) | Apr 26, 2024 | |
| Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: On3: ESPN: (93) | ||||||
| Overall recruit ranking: Rivals: 17 247Sports: 10 On3: 15 ESPN: 9 | ||||||
| Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight. In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100- .mw- .mw- .mw- body:not(.skin-timeless):not(.skin-minerva) id-lock-free a,body:not(.skin-timeless):not(.skin-minerva) id-lock-limited a,body:not(.skin-timeless):not(.skin-minerva) id-lock-registration a,body:not(.skin-timeless):not(.skin-minerva) .mw- .mw- .mw- .mw- } }"UConn 2024 Basketball Commitments". Rivals. Retrieved May 13, 2025. "2024 UConn Huskies Recruiting Class". ESPN. Retrieved May 13, 2025. "2024 Team Ranking". Rivals. Retrieved May 13, 2025. | ||||||
· Career statistics › College
2024–25
2024–25
Year
2024–25
Team
UConn
GP
27
GS
26
MPG
32.1
FG%
381
3P%
317
FT%
866
RPG
6.0
APG
2.3
SPG
6
BPG
2
PPG
14.5
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
| 2024–25 | UConn | 27 | 26 | 32.1 | 381 | 317 | 866 | 6.0 | 2.3 | 6 | 2 | 14.5 |
References
- Pro Insighthttps://www.prospectiveinsight.com/post/liam-mcneeley
- The Dallas Morning Newshttps://www.dallasnews.com/high-school-sports/basketball/2021/11/24/john-paul-iis-liam-mcneeley-shows-why-hes-a-five-star-recruit-at-dallas-mavericks-fall-classic/
- 247Sportshttps://247sports.com/nba/oklahoma-city-thunder/article/five-star-liam-mcneeley-montverde-academy-florida-eagles-indiana-kansas-basketball-recruiting-217854454/
- The Dallas Morning Newshttps://www.dallasnews.com/high-school-sports/basketball/2022/06/02/john-paul-ii-five-star-recruit-liam-mcneeley-transfers-to-montverde-academy-fla/
- The Kansas City Starhttps://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article278709894.html
- The Dallas Morning Newshttps://www.dallasnews.com/high-school-sports/basketball/2024/01/23/texas-signee-tre-johnson-liam-mcneeley-make-2024-mcdonalds-all-american-game-rosters/
- The Kansas City Starhttps://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article279002779.html
- ESPN.comhttps://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/38666464/indiana-lands-commitment-5-star-forward-liam-mcneeley
- The Indianapolis Starhttps://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2023/10/15/what-liam-mcneeley-indiana-basketball-commitment-says-about-mike-woodson-iu-hoosiers-recruiting-2024/71194807007/
- The Herald-Timeshttps://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/sports/college/iu/2023/11/08/indiana-basketball-signs-liam-mcneely-fourth-highest-recruit-in-program-history/71481682007/
- The Athletichttps://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5325254/2024/03/07/indiana-liam-mcneeley-decommit/
- ESPN.comhttps://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/40032229/liam-mcneeley-no-9-overall-recruit-2024-chooses-uconn
- Hartford Couranthttps://www.courant.com/2024/07/10/dan-hurley-says-uconns-liam-mcneeley-can-be-one-of-nations-top-freshmen-and-hell-make-it-known/
- CT Insiderhttps://www.ctinsider.com/sports/uconn-mens-basketball/article/liam-mcneeley-dan-hurley-uconn-huskies-19894069.php
- Sports Illustratedhttps://www.si.com/college/uconn/basketball/uconn-freshman-wing-becomes-first-husky-since-1978-to-accomplish-this-feat-colin3
- University of Connecticut Athleticshttps://uconnhuskies.com/news/2024/11/18/mens-basketball-liam-mcneeley-named-big-east-freshman-of-the-week
- Sports Illustratedhttps://www.si.com/college/uconn/basketball/uconn-huskies-freshman-named-big-east-freshman-of-the-week-after-plus-27-game-colin3
- University of Connecticut Athleticshttps://uconnhuskies.com/news/2024/12/9/mens-basketball-mcneeley-and-karaban-earn-big-east-weekly-honors
- University of Connecticut Athleticshttps://uconnhuskies.com/news/2024/12/16/mens-basketball-mcneeley-named-big-east-freshman-of-the-week
- Big East Conferencehttps://www.bigeast.com/news/2024/12/23/mens-basketball-uconn-sweeps-weekly-mbb-awards.aspx
- CT Insiderhttps://www.ctinsider.com/sports/uconn-mens-basketball/article/alex-karaban-liam-mcneeley-big-east-awards-19998024.php
- University of Connecticut Athleticshttps://uconnhuskies.com/news/2025/2/12/mens-basketball-mcneeley-goes-for-38-and-10-huskies-win-at-24-cu
- The Daily Campushttps://dailycampus.com/2025/02/12/mens-basketball-liam-mcneeleys-38-points-powers-uconn-over-creighton-70-66/
- University of Connecticut Athleticshttps://uconnhuskies.com/news/2025/2/17/mens-basketball-mcneeley-named-big-east-freshman-of-the-week
- University of Connecticut Athleticshttps://uconnhuskies.com/news/2025/2/24/mens-basketball-mcneeley-repeats-as-big-east-freshman-of-the-week
- University of Connecticut Athleticshttps://uconnhuskies.com/news/2025/3/3/mens-basketball-mcneeley-and-reed-jr-earn-weekly-big-east-honors
- University of Connecticut Athleticshttps://uconnhuskies.com/news/2025/3/12/mens-basketball-liam-mcneeley-named-big-east-freshman-of-the-year
- CT Insiderhttps://www.ctinsider.com/sports/uconn-mens-basketball/article/all-big-east-team-alex-karaban-uconn-huskies-20211859.php
- Big East Conferencehttps://www.bigeast.com/news/2025/3/9/mens-basketball-all-big-east-teams-announced-four-unanimous-picks-on-first-team.aspx
- Bleacher Reporthttps://bleacherreport.com/articles/25179987-liam-mcneeley-declares-2025-nba-draft-after-1-season-uconn
- nba.comhttps://www.nba.com/hornets/news/hornets-acquire-the-draft-rights-to-liam-mcneeley-and-a-future-first-round-draft-pick-from-phoenix
- The Dallas Morning Newshttps://www.dallasnews.com/high-school-sports/basketball/2021/08/16/duncanvilles-ron-holland-john-paul-iis-liam-mcneeley-named-to-usa-basketball-u16-national-team/
- The Fayetteville Observerhttps://www.fayobserver.com/story/sports/2022/04/02/duke-blue-devils-mens-basketball-recruiting-jon-scheyer-2024-targets/7236476001/
- SI.comhttps://www.si.com/nba/draft/newsfeed/liam-mcneeley-exclusive-draft-digest