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.

"This is a dream come true regardless of the number where I was picked," McNeeley told ESPN. He's one of four players going in the first round from Florida's Montverde Academy, including Cooper Flagg,