Liam McNeeley will leave UConn to enter the 2025 NBA draft. McNeeley is a possible lottery pick after he was named Big East Freshman of the Year. McNeeley averaged 14.5 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.3 assists.
"It's been a dream of mine to play in the NBA," McNeeley told ESPN. "I've been waiting a long time for this moment. I'm so thankful and grateful to have been a part of UConn, to have played for these coaches and alongside these teammates. We had so much fun, and I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world.
"My goal was to win a national championship. That didn't happen, but I learned so much as a player and person during my time there."
McNeeley did not shoot the ball as consistently this season (32%) as scouts may have hoped. McNeeley was considered one of the best shooters in the class after playing for Montverde alongside Cooper Flagg and Derik Queen.