UConn Basketball Makes Liam McNeeley Announcement Before NBA Draft

It's a fitting shoutout to McNeeley, who was a big-time player whenever the Huskies needed him. Expected to go as high as the lottery or as late as the early 20s in the first round.

Drawing comparisons to Sacramento's Keegan Murray and Washington's Corey Kispert, McNeeley's greatest strength at UConn, his shooting, will likely make an immediate impact in the NBA. In his lone season with the Huskies, McNeeley converted on 31.7% of his 5.4 three-point attempts per game, showcasing a routine ability to strike from NBA range.

While his three-point consistency and scoring instincts stood out, while his feel for the game, especially as a passer and decision-maker, often flew under the radar. McNeeley’s offensive polish and high basketball IQ, on top of his shooting ability, are what makes him so special and why teams will be targeting him in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft.

Once McNeeley hears his name called, his status as a Huskies legend will be further cemented. Sure, he could be the twenty-fifth player in the program's history to go in the first round of the NBA Draft. However, not many are as big of a deal as McNeeley.