McNeeley is coming to Charlotte after the organization acquired the 29th overall pick in a trade with Phoenix during the 2025 NBA Draft on Wednesday night.

Liam McNeeley is the next former Husky to head to the NBA, as the Richardson, Texas native was selected with the No. 29 pick of the first round by the Charlotte Hornets. McNeeley, the 2025 Big East Freshman of the Year, led UConn with 14.5 points per game last season.

It was an emotional Wednesday night for Liam McNeeley and his family, who shed tears of joy after the former UConn freshman was selected 29th overall in the 2025 NBA Draft. The 6-foot-7 forward will suit up for the Hornets, who received the No. 29 pick and a 2029 first-round pick from the Suns as part of the Mark Williams trade.