With the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft over, many UConn Huskie fans were shocked to see star guard Liam McNeeley fall to the No. 29 pick on Wednesday night. The pick, which was originally held by the Phoenix Sun but was eventually traded to the Charlotte Hornets, has come with some questions that have been asked about McNeeley before the draft.

Liam McNeeley was one of the last players in the green room to hear his name called during the NBA Draft, but the former UConn star enjoyed every second.

Dan Hurley Sends Heartwarming Message to Liam McNeeley After NBA Draft originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Charlotte Hornets drafted forward Liam McNeeley from the UConn Huskies with the No. 29 overall pick in the first round of the 2025 NBA draft on Wednesday, and his former coach couldn’t be more proud.