2024 Recruiting: Liam McNeeley, the Second of His Name, 2.0

[UconnU]

If we can land McNelley with Reed already in the fold that’s an A offseason. Add in a vet ball handling guard for depth, and that is a A++ off season and 3-peat caliber.

I still think we’re a bigger 6’4+ dynamic shooting guard short.

His 247 scout, if he doesn’t sound like a kid that would thrive here idk what would:

Liam McNeeley has one of the best combinations of skill and basketball acumen in the national class. He came up the ranks known as a shooter – and for good reason as he has clean mechanics, a compact release, and shot over 40% from behind the three-point line in both the NIBC and EYBL seasons – but he’s far more versatile than just a specialist. He’s particularly adept at coming off screens, making instinctual reads, and then attacking defenders while they are on the move. That can mean movement threes, but it can also mean curls, dribble penetration, and an ability to get downhill at times. McNeeley has a high natural feel for the game and is a good passer who can also facilitate for others around him. In fact, Montverde frequently made him the featured player of their half-court offense during his junior season and relied on his ability to make decisions with the ball in his hands, not necessarily as a primary ball-handler, but as the first domino in many of their actions. Physically, he’s not especially long or athletic, but he has legit size at over 6-foot-7 with his shoes on, a sturdy base, and increasingly strong and cut upper body. He’s made strides being able to stay in front of more athletic wings on the defensive end, in large part because he’s aware enough to be in the right spots and take the right angles. Overall, McNeeley may not have the ideal physical measurables of a prototypical five-star prospect, but he is one of the most consistently productive and reliable basketball players in the class

Hurley would describe him as a “winning player”.

 

[uconngb]

Another way of looking at it is Cal flew down there and didn’t leave with a visit planned. He mighta gotten the impression it’s done, who knows?

I'm gonna go with this

 

[Matrim55]

Another way of looking at it is Cal flew down there and didn’t leave with a visit planned. He mighta gotten the impression it’s done, who knows?

I think it's a good sign.

A week ago folks I talked to said if it was us vs. the field they'd take the field. Now those same folks are saying if it's us vs. the field they'd take us.

Nothing's done yet, obviously. But we're very, very strong here.

 

[uconngb]

I think it's a good sign.

A week ago folks I talked to said if it was us vs. the field they'd take the field. Now those same folks are saying if it's us vs. the field they'd take us.

Nothing's done yet, obviously. But we're very, very strong here.

Love the new Matrim.....these are better than winks if you ask me

 

[HuskyInfinity]

Idk why I just have this feeling that, if we get him, Hurley will unlock this level of his game that scouts and such don’t think he’s capable of due to lack of high level athleticism or whatever else the knock is on him.

I am so eager to get this kid and the prospect of landing him as his type/caliber of player has me so behind giddy. Even just on the notion alone that this is the type of kid who would not give us the slightest of looks in the past.

If we land him, he will easily go down personally as one of my most favorite and exciting recruits we’ve landed in recent memory. Waiting on bated breath for this one.

 

[That Guy]

His 247 scout, if he doesn’t sound like a kid that would thrive here idk what would:

Liam McNeeley has one of the best combinations of skill and basketball acumen in the national class. He came up the ranks known as a shooter – and for good reason as he has clean mechanics, a compact release, and shot over 40% from behind the three-point line in both the NIBC and EYBL seasons – but he’s far more versatile than just a specialist. He’s particularly adept at coming off screens, making instinctual reads, and then attacking defenders while they are on the move. That can mean movement threes, but it can also mean curls, dribble penetration, and an ability to get downhill at times. McNeeley has a high natural feel for the game and is a good passer who can also facilitate for others around him. In fact, Montverde frequently made him the featured player of their half-court offense during his junior season and relied on his ability to make decisions with the ball in his hands, not necessarily as a primary ball-handler, but as the first domino in many of their actions. Physically, he’s not especially long or athletic, but he has legit size at over 6-foot-7 with his shoes on, a sturdy base, and increasingly strong and cut upper body. He’s made strides being able to stay in front of more athletic wings on the defensive end, in large part because he’s aware enough to be in the right spots and take the right angles. Overall, McNeeley may not have the ideal physical measurables of a prototypical five-star prospect, but he is one of the most consistently productive and reliable basketball players in the class

Sounds like he has the potential to be a Cam Spencer on steroids. Sign me the hell up for that.

 

[Fan1978]

Everyone at Alabama is leaving. I can't see how that's appealing.

But everyone at uconn is also leaving, oh for the NBA, maybe that’s different

 

[JungleLobo]

When UConn wins back to back titles, any kid who chooses another school over UConn is someone we are likely better off without. We are positioned to only want kids who want to be here.

I want McNeeley and I hope he is someone who values what Hurley brings to the table, but if he picks Alabama then in my opinion it is easy to accept that he wasn't the right fit.

I will translate: I really want him but if he goes somewhere else I didn’t really want him.

 

[Fan1978]

Getting McNeeley would make this offseason dynamite- add Karaban staying & it becomes an A+.

Grab hausen and we could spread floor to half court

 

[kobebeanbryant]

Going completely off topic 25 pages in? Couldn't be the boneyard.

2nd law of thermodynamics…the entropy of an internet thread increases with time.

 

[UconnU]

Important thing here is that he has no other visits scheduled. You know how our program works, in a little over a month we’ll be practicing getting ready for our euro trip. Hurley is going to press for a commitment on the visit.

 

[JungleLobo]

Good sign that we’re the only visit set up with him. Biancardi seems close with the family as well. Did his initial commitment video

I met the team, there is no team would have to become I met the team and all the NIL money looks like it’s for one guy to get Arkansas over a bevy of other schools

 

[Hans Sprungfeld]

This guy has 1,500 followers, which is inexplicably the same number of times he's been linked to here, and coincidentally also the same number of times he's been wrong about something.

It's basically the same value as citing the fake insider whose Twitter bio says "boob inspector" or whatever.

I regard @HuskyNan as a maximally prolific and trustworthy Boneyard poster. Go to WBB Forum for clarity on that point.

I believe her when she says she's known him for a long time, because she has included portions of his back story that align with my having had passing acquaintance with him 2 decades ago within - of all things - CT Family Law practice in Bridgeport & Stamford courts.

All that adds up to is that I'm confident that he's not a fictional character. None of that speaks to his knowledge on subject matter, the quality of his sources, the accuracy of his reports, etc.

A fake insider whose bio says " boob inspector" and gets his greatest attention from what seem like hot takes ("Cooley resigning," right?) strikes me quite differently.

 

[bigknight3]

His 247 scout, if he doesn’t sound like a kid that would thrive here idk what would:

Liam McNeeley has one of the best combinations of skill and basketball acumen in the national class. He came up the ranks known as a shooter – and for good reason as he has clean mechanics, a compact release, and shot over 40% from behind the three-point line in both the NIBC and EYBL seasons – but he’s far more versatile than just a specialist. He’s particularly adept at coming off screens, making instinctual reads, and then attacking defenders while they are on the move. That can mean movement threes, but it can also mean curls, dribble penetration, and an ability to get downhill at times. McNeeley has a high natural feel for the game and is a good passer who can also facilitate for others around him. In fact, Montverde frequently made him the featured player of their half-court offense during his junior season and relied on his ability to make decisions with the ball in his hands, not necessarily as a primary ball-handler, but as the first domino in many of their actions. Physically, he’s not especially long or athletic, but he has legit size at over 6-foot-7 with his shoes on, a sturdy base, and increasingly strong and cut upper body. He’s made strides being able to stay in front of more athletic wings on the defensive end, in large part because he’s aware enough to be in the right spots and take the right angles. Overall, McNeeley may not have the ideal physical measurables of a prototypical five-star prospect, but he is one of the most consistently productive and reliable basketball players in the class

Why you trying to get us all excited like that?!

 

[August_West]

I like this one better....

OMG will you give it up already? Please?

He chose Duke. he’s going to Duke. Get over it. Such small time sentiment with that.

 

[August_West]

You HAVE to stop going to twitter for any serious takes. No one on twitter actually cares about Flagg. They’re TROLLING.

Trolling – (verb), as it relates to internet, is the deliberate act, (by a Troll – noun or adjective), of making random unsolicited and/or controversial comments on various internet forums with the intent to provoke an emotional knee jerk reaction from unsuspecting readers to engage in a fight or argument

You’re being dishonest if you are saying that every UConn fan on Twitter who mentions Flagg is just trolling. Seriously.

 

[husky429]

I regard @HuskyNan as a maximally prolific and trustworthy Boneyard poster. Go to WBB Forum for clarity on that point.

I believe her when she says she's known him for a long time, because she has included portions of his back story that align with my having had passing acquaintance with him 2 decades ago within - of all things - CT Family Law practice in Bridgeport & Stamford courts.

All that adds up to is that I'm confident that he's not a fictional character. None of that speaks to his knowledge on subject matter, the quality of his sources, the accuracy of his reports, etc.

A fake insider whose bio says " boob inspector" and gets his greatest attention from what seem like hot takes ("Cooley resigning," right?) strikes me quite differently.

Real guy with real sources. I think whoever he talks to at UConn either doesn't get good info or passes it on late when things have changed.

 

[BGesus4]

Sounds like he has the potential to be a Cam Spencer on steroids. Sign me the hell up for that.

Cam Spencer on steroids would be Tysoning opponents’ ears by the under 16

 

[tennmike]

If you put our own self-interest aside, Liam seems like he would absolutely kill it in the UConn system. He'll subsequently make a ton of money.

 

[AntG168]

You’re being dishonest if you are saying that every UConn fan on Twitter who mentions Flagg is just trolling. Seriously.

No. They most definitely are. No one actually thinks Flagg is decomitting. They’re doing it to piss off Duke fans. You must not spend much time on twitter?

 

[navery12]

Real guy with real sources. I think whoever he talks to at UConn either doesn't get good info or passes it on late when things have changed.

Based on his Twitter handle I assume he's getting these scoops via fax that he's getting around to reading 3 months after they were sent. Doesn't seem the most technologically savvy

 

[UCTitleTown]

Hurley + McNeeley =

Who is the potential international player mentioned by Borges?

The Greek Freak.

 

[UConnSwag11]

You’re being dishonest if you are saying that every UConn fan on Twitter who mentions Flagg is just trolling. Seriously.

Yeah, there are a bunch who can’t get over it and still tweet about it. Just like a bunch of posters here on the yard.

 

[mets1090]

I will translate: I really want him but if he goes somewhere else I didn’t really want him.

More like if he goes somewhere else it reveals that he didn't want to be at UConn and therefore it's not a big deal that he went somewhere else in the first place. UConn has won plenty with "worse" rated players who fit the culture, and we shouldn't sweat the kids who go elsewhere.

Having said that, high rated players who fit the culture like Castle sure are swell so I hope he is one of those.