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 Richardson, Texas, U .
Listed height
6 ft 7 in (2 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
2025–2026
→Greensboro Swarm
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 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
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-point scale.
Sources:
"UConn 2024 Basketball Commitments". Rivals. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
"2024 UConn Huskies Recruiting Class". ESPN. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
"2024
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-point scale.
Sources:
"UConn 2024 Basketball Commitments". Rivals. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
"2024 UConn Huskies Recruiting Class". ESPN. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
"2024
Name
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-point scale.
Sources:
"UConn 2024 Basketball Commitments". Rivals. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
"2024 UConn Huskies Recruiting Class". ESPN. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
"2024
| Name | Hometown | School | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
| Liam McNeeley SF / PF | Richardson, TX | Montverde Academy (FL) | 6 ft 7 in (2 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-point scale. Sources: "UConn 2024 Basketball Commitments". Rivals. Retrieved May 13, 2025. "2024 UConn Huskies Recruiting Class". ESPN. Retrieved May 13, 2025. "2024 | ||||||
· Career statistics › NBA
2025–26
2025–26
Year
2025–26
Team
Charlotte
GP
31
GS
0
MPG
11
FG%
400
3P%
400
FT%
821
RPG
2
APG
8
SPG
2
BPG
1
Career
Career
Year
Career
Team
31
GP
0
GS
11
MPG
400
FG%
400
3P%
821
FT%
2
RPG
8
APG
2
SPG
1
BPG
4
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | |
| 2025–26 | Charlotte | 31 | 0 | 11 | 400 | 400 | 821 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 1 | |
| Career | 31 | 0 | 11 | 400 | 400 | 821 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 4 | |
· Career statistics › College
2024–25
2024–25
Year
2024–25
Team
UConn
GP
27
GS
26
MPG
32
FG%
381
3P%
317
FT%
866
RPG
6
APG
2
SPG
6
BPG
2
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG |
| 2024–25 | UConn | 27 | 26 | 32 | 381 | 317 | 866 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
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
- ESPNhttps://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/
- ESPNhttps://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