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| birth_date = {{bda|2005|10|10}} |
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| birth_place = [[Richardson, Texas]], U.S. |
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*[[John Paul II High School (Plano, Texas)|John Paul II]]<br />([[Plano, Texas]]) |
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*[[Montverde Academy]]<br />([[Montverde, Florida]]) |
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* [[McDonald's All-American Game|McDonald's All-American]] ([[2024 McDonald's All-American Boys Game|2024]]) |
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'''Liam McNeeley''' (born October 10, 2005) is an American [[basketball]] player |
'''Liam McNeeley''' (born October 10, 2005) is an American [[basketball]] player for the [[UConn Huskies men's basketball|UConn Huskies]] of the [[Big East Conference]]. |
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==Early life and high school== |
==Early life and high school== |
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===Recruiting=== |
===Recruiting=== |
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McNeeley is a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2024 class, according to major recruiting services.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article279002779.html|title=Here’s a recruiting update on three high school prospects who visited KU last weekend|first=Gary|last=Bedore|work=[[The Kansas City Star]]|date=September 6, 2023|access-date=November 12, 2023}}</ref> He committed to play [[college basketball]] at [[Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball|Indiana]] after considering offers from [[Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball|Kansas]] and [[Texas Longhorns men's basketball|Texas]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/38666464/indiana-lands-commitment-5-star-forward-liam-mcneeley|title=Indiana lands commitment from 5-star forward Liam McNeeley|first1=Jeff|last1=Borzello|first2=Paul|last2=Biancardi|authorlink2=Paul Biancardi|website=[[ESPN.com]]|date=October 15, 2023|access-date=November 12, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2023/10/15/what-liam-mcneeley-indiana-basketball-commitment-says-about-mike-woodson-iu-hoosiers-recruiting-2024/71194807007/|title=What Liam McNeeley IU commitment says about Mike Woodson in recruiting|work=[[The Indianapolis Star]]|date=October 15, 2023|access-date=November 13, 2023}}</ref> McNeeley signed a [[National Letter of Intent]] (NLI) to play for the Hoosiers on November 8, 2023, during the early signing period.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/sports/college/iu/2023/11/08/indiana-basketball-signs-liam-mcneely-fourth-highest-recruit-in-program-history/71481682007/|title=Indiana signs Liam McNeely, fourth-highest recruit in program history|work=[[The Herald-Times]]|date=November 8, 2023|access-date=November 14, 2023}}</ref> However, he requested a release from his NLI on March 7, 2024, shortly after Indiana announced that they would retain head coach [[Mike Woodson]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://theathletic.com/5325254/2024/03/07/indiana-liam-mcneeley-decommit/|title=Five-star recruit Liam McNeeley decommits from Indiana, per sources: Why this is disastrous for Hoosiers|first1=Sam|last1=Vecenie|first2=Greg|last2=Rosenstein|first3=Tobias|last3=Bass|website=[[The Athletic]]|date=March 7, 2024|access-date=March 8, 2024}}</ref> McNeeley committed to [[UConn Huskies men's basketball|UConn]] on April 26, 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-26 |title=Hurley, UConn land No. 9 overall recruit McNeeley |url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/40032229/liam-mcneeley-no-9-overall-recruit-2024-chooses-uconn |access-date=2024-04-27 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> |
McNeeley is a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2024 class, according to major recruiting services.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article279002779.html|title=Here’s a recruiting update on three high school prospects who visited KU last weekend|first=Gary|last=Bedore|work=[[The Kansas City Star]]|date=September 6, 2023|access-date=November 12, 2023}}</ref> He committed to play [[college basketball]] at [[Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball|Indiana]] after considering offers from [[Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball|Kansas]] and [[Texas Longhorns men's basketball|Texas]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/38666464/indiana-lands-commitment-5-star-forward-liam-mcneeley|title=Indiana lands commitment from 5-star forward Liam McNeeley|first1=Jeff|last1=Borzello|first2=Paul|last2=Biancardi|authorlink2=Paul Biancardi|website=[[ESPN.com]]|date=October 15, 2023|access-date=November 12, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2023/10/15/what-liam-mcneeley-indiana-basketball-commitment-says-about-mike-woodson-iu-hoosiers-recruiting-2024/71194807007/|title=What Liam McNeeley IU commitment says about Mike Woodson in recruiting|work=[[The Indianapolis Star]]|date=October 15, 2023|access-date=November 13, 2023}}</ref> McNeeley signed a [[National Letter of Intent]] (NLI) to play for the Hoosiers on November 8, 2023, during the early signing period.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/sports/college/iu/2023/11/08/indiana-basketball-signs-liam-mcneely-fourth-highest-recruit-in-program-history/71481682007/|title=Indiana signs Liam McNeely, fourth-highest recruit in program history|work=[[The Herald-Times]]|date=November 8, 2023|access-date=November 14, 2023}}</ref> However, he requested a release from his NLI on March 7, 2024, shortly after Indiana announced that they would retain head coach [[Mike Woodson]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://theathletic.com/5325254/2024/03/07/indiana-liam-mcneeley-decommit/|title=Five-star recruit Liam McNeeley decommits from Indiana, per sources: Why this is disastrous for Hoosiers|first1=Sam|last1=Vecenie|first2=Greg|last2=Rosenstein|first3=Tobias|last3=Bass|website=[[The Athletic]]|date=March 7, 2024|access-date=March 8, 2024}}</ref> McNeeley committed to [[UConn Huskies men's basketball|UConn]] on April 26, 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-26 |title=Hurley, UConn land No. 9 overall recruit McNeeley |url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/40032229/liam-mcneeley-no-9-overall-recruit-2024-chooses-uconn |access-date=2024-04-27 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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==College career== |
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McNeeley enrolled at [[University of Connecticut]] in June 2024 in order to take part in the [[UConn Huskies men's basketball|Huskies]]' summer practices.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.courant.com/2024/07/10/dan-hurley-says-uconns-liam-mcneeley-can-be-one-of-nations-top-freshmen-and-hell-make-it-known/|title=Dan Hurley says UConn’s Liam McNeeley can be one of nation’s top freshmen, and he’ll make it known|work=[[Hartford Courant]]|date=July 10, 2024|access-date=July 11, 2024}}</ref> |
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==National team career== |
==National team career== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[https://uconnhuskies.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/liam-mcneeley/14206 UConn Huskies bio] |
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*[https://www.usab.com/players/liam-mcneeley USA Basketball bio] |
*[https://www.usab.com/players/liam-mcneeley USA Basketball bio] |
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[[Category:American men's basketball players]] |
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[[Category:Basketball players from Texas]] |
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[[Category:McDonald's High School All-Americans]] |
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[[Category:Small forwards]] |
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Born | Richardson, Texas, U.S. | October 10, 2005|||||||||||
Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | |||||||||||
Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) | |||||||||||
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College | UConn (2024–present) | |||||||||||
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Liam McNeeley (born October 10, 2005) is an American basketball player for the UConn Huskies of the Big East Conference.
Early life and high school
[edit]McNeeley grew up in Richardson, Texas and initially attended J. J. Pearce High School. He transferred to John Paul II High School in Plano, Texas after his freshman year.[1] McNeeley averaged 17 points, nine rebounds, five assists, two steals and two blocks per game as a sophomore.[2] After the season, McNeeley transferred a second time to Montverde Academy in Montverde, Florida.[3] He averaged 13.7 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.2 steals in National Interscholastic Basketball Conference (NIBC) competition in his first season at Montverde.[4] McNeeley averaged 12.5 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game for his senior year. McNeeley was selected to play in the 2024 McDonald's All-American Boys Game during his senior year.[5]
Recruiting
[edit]McNeeley is a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2024 class, according to major recruiting services.[6] He committed to play college basketball at Indiana after considering offers from Kansas and Texas.[7][8] McNeeley signed a National Letter of Intent (NLI) to play for the Hoosiers on November 8, 2023, during the early signing period.[9] However, he requested a release from his NLI on March 7, 2024, shortly after Indiana announced that they would retain head coach Mike Woodson.[10] McNeeley committed to UConn on April 26, 2024.[11]
College career
[edit]McNeeley enrolled at University of Connecticut in June 2024 in order to take part in the Huskies' summer practices.[12]
National team career
[edit]McNeeley played for the United States national under-16 team at the 2021 FIBA Under-16 Americas Championship.[13] He averaged 5.7 points and 5.0 rebounds per game as the United States won the gold medal.[14]
Personal life
[edit]McNeeley's great-grandfather, grandfather, mother, and two of his uncles played college basketball.[15]
References
[edit]- ^ McFarland, Shawn (November 24, 2021). "John Paul II's Liam McNeeley shows why he's a five-star recruit at Dallas Mavericks Fall Classic". The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
- ^ Rabjohns, Jeff (October 10, 2023). "5-star forward Liam McNeeley will announce on Sunday". 247Sports.com. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
- ^ "John Paul II five-star recruit Liam McNeeley transfers to Montverde Academy (Fla.)". The Dallas Morning News. June 2, 2022. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
- ^ "KU basketball recruiting: Liam McNeeley will visit Jayhawks". The Kansas City Star. August 29, 2023. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
- ^ "Tre Johnson, Liam McNeeley make 2024 McDonald's All American game". The Dallas Morning News. January 23, 2024. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
- ^ Bedore, Gary (September 6, 2023). "Here's a recruiting update on three high school prospects who visited KU last weekend". The Kansas City Star. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
- ^ Borzello, Jeff; Biancardi, Paul (October 15, 2023). "Indiana lands commitment from 5-star forward Liam McNeeley". ESPN.com. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
- ^ "What Liam McNeeley IU commitment says about Mike Woodson in recruiting". The Indianapolis Star. October 15, 2023. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
- ^ "Indiana signs Liam McNeely, fourth-highest recruit in program history". The Herald-Times. November 8, 2023. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
- ^ Vecenie, Sam; Rosenstein, Greg; Bass, Tobias (March 7, 2024). "Five-star recruit Liam McNeeley decommits from Indiana, per sources: Why this is disastrous for Hoosiers". The Athletic. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ "Hurley, UConn land No. 9 overall recruit McNeeley". ESPN.com. 2024-04-26. Retrieved 2024-04-27.
- ^ "Dan Hurley says UConn's Liam McNeeley can be one of nation's top freshmen, and he'll make it known". Hartford Courant. July 10, 2024. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
- ^ "Duncanville's Ron Holland, John Paul II's Liam McNeeley named to USA Basketball U16 national team". The Dallas Morning News. August 16, 2021. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
- ^ Fowler, Chapel (April 2, 2022). "5-star recruits who Duke basketball Jon Scheyer are targeting for 2024". The Fayetteville Observer. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
- ^ Simon, Bryce (July 24, 2023). "Liam McNeeley Looks to Take Family Legacy to Even Greater Heights". SI.com. Retrieved November 12, 2023.