US EditionSuns Select UConn's Liam McNeeley with 29th Pick in NBA Draft, Traded to Hornets
- Liam McNeeley was chosen as the 29th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft by the Phoenix Suns, who then promptly sent his contract to the Charlotte Hornets on draft night.
- The Hornets acquired the pick by trading center Mark Williams and a future first-round pick as part of organizational changes under new ownership.
- McNeeley, a 6-foot-7 small forward from Richardson, Texas, led UConn in scoring with 14.5 points, 6 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game during his lone college season.
- UConn coach Dan Hurley said the longer wait to be drafted made the moment sweeter and noted Charlotte offers McNeeley more opportunity at his position.
- McNeeley joined three former Montverde Academy teammates drafted in the first round and is expected to contribute early for the Hornets.
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New York Post
hive.newsLiam McNeeley in tears with mom Ashley in emotional 2025 NBA Draft moment
It was an emotional night Wednesday for Liam McNeeley and his family, who shed tears of joy when the former UConn freshman was selected 29th overall in the 2025 NBA Draft.
ThePatriotLight - UConn star Liam McNeeley taken at No. 29 in NBA Draft
ThePatriotLight - Liam McNeeley was thrilled for his friends and high school teammates, Cooper Flagg, Derik Queen and Asa Newell, who were getting drafted. But he kept on waiting for his turn. It was past 11 p.m., and the Connecticut star still hadn’t heard his name called. Then it finally happened. With the 29th selection in the first round of Wednesday’s NBA draft, the 6-foot-7 wing was off the board. He was taken by the Suns, but the pick was…
Connecticut Post
CT InsiderUConn's Liam McNeeley selected 29th in NBA Draft, traded to Charlotte Hornets: 'Going to be a great pro'
UConn's Liam McNeeley selected by Phoenix Suns with No. 29 overall pick in 2025 NBA Draft, then traded to the Charlotte Hornets: 'He's going to be a great pro.'
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