UConn’s Liam McNeeley took the leap to the NBA Draft after one year in college. After a long, tense night in Brooklyn, it paid off.

Liam McNeeley is one of the Charlotte Hornets' 2025 draft picks, which include Kon Knueppel, Sion James and Ryan Kalkbrenner.

Liam McNeeley celebrates after being selected with the No. 29 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft on June 25, 2025. AP He became the fifth Connecticut first-round pick in the past five years.

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.'

Liam McNeeley became UConn’s 24th first-round NBA Draft pick all-time when he heard his name called as the 29th overall pick, which was traded to the Charlotte Hornets.

NEW YORK — Liam McNeeley sat and watched as ... I’ll never complain again about being a coach when I’ve got to watch what the agents go through,” UConn coach Dan Hurley said, as the long, draining night was ending. McNeeley, represented by Aaron ...