2024 Recruiting: Liam McNeeley

[Huskyforlife]

To be fair, Dan also wanted Timberlake and Diggins. That's absolutely not a shot at DH's recruiting because he's hit the jackpot way more times than he hasn't by bringing in guys like Newton, Clingan, Karaban, Spencer, Joey California, and the list goes on and on. I think McNeeley will be a stud, but the point is that you never actually know if these kids are going to end up being good enough or not and you're never going to bat 1.000 when it comes to this stuff.

Diggins is solid actually. And I’m willing to bet Dan gets more out of Timberlake if he chose us. Neither would’ve been Cam Spencer for us, but recruiting does require a little luck.

 

[444JR]

is this a pipedream or do we have an actual shot with this kid

 

[Ricker]

Arkansas with a $5 million nil kitty and none of it spent yet

 

[FreeKlaiber]

Liam McNeeley Looks to Take Family Legacy to Even Greater Heights

One of the top NBA prospects in the 2025 NBA Draft class has a family history rich in the game of basketball.

www.si.com

not sure if this was previously posted, but its a real good read on Mcneeley

 

[KemBuckets21]

Arkansas with a $5 million nil kitty and none of it spent yet

I'm hoping as part of Hurley's contract negotiation he asks Benedict to max out the NIL they can offer players.

 

[noeynox]

I'm hoping as part of Hurley's contract negotiation he asks Benedict to max out the NIL they can offer players.

How do you max out NIL? Donors have to put more money into the collective no?

 

[KemBuckets21]

How do you max out NIL? Donors have to put more money into the collective no?

Yeah, it will take capital raising efforts. Where are all the billionaire UConn alum!

Does anyone know if there’s a cap on NIL?

 

[Incursio007]

Saw the “long distance” sign after he hit that first 3. Not saying it’s a sign, but…

Also, Abraham, like J-Stew fits that mold of “4-star with developmental upside” that we tend to thrive with. Think he’s going to be really good.

 

[husky99]

Interesting

 

[FlexOnEm]

Interesting

I would think if it was a no, he’d just say that. Waiting for something from Trilly

 

[Matrim55]

We’re very strong here.

 

[Hurlees4hed]

Hey Husky fans... first post.

Graduated from IU (thanks for handing Purdoodoo an embarrassing loss) but grew up in Jersey watching St. Benedicts and St. Anthonys.

Hoosier fans were pumped for McNeeley and I caught him in person at a few games. I think he is a great fit for the UConn system - definitely the kind of 5 star who could buy into a system and a culture. Above all else during his initial recruitment, he said he wanted to play for a winner. He was a vocal ambassador of the brand while committed and the conventional wisdom was that he could stay in college for 2, maybe 3 years.

I will be rooting for him to land at UConn and, realistically, rooting for the Huskies to make history with 3 in a row. I'll always have loyalty to my alma mater but at the end of the day they're not competitive and can't miss out on another Hurley dynasty.

 

[Karmacop]

We’re very strong here.

There it is. The Matrim smile.

 

[CardiacAndre7]

We’re very strong here.

Oh how i’ve missed you.

 

[Matrim55]

Oh how i’ve missed you.

Just bear in mind things change RAPIDLY in the NIL era. Nothing is done until the kid’s on the campus getting his @$$ kicked in practice.

 

[444JR]

Liam McNeeley Looks to Take Family Legacy to Even Greater Heights

One of the top NBA prospects in the 2025 NBA Draft class has a family history rich in the game of basketball.

www.si.com

not sure if this was previously posted, but its a real good read on Mcneeley

reads like McNeely is a 6’8 Cam Spencer regen

 

[KemBuckets21]

Question for people in the know - viewing practices is a big part of the recruiting process for us, How would it work with these transfers we're after and with McNeeley? Presumably there won't be any practices to view for quite a while.

Perhaps i'm missing something

 

[HailUConn]

We’re very strong here.

I'd like to give 1000,000 likes.

 

[husky429]

Question for people in the know - viewing practices is a big part of the recruiting process for us, How would it work with these transfers we're after and with McNeeley? Presumably there won't be any practices to view for quite a while.

Perhaps i'm missing something

Kids visiting when we don't have practices don't view practices. There's no mystery here. We push for visits in the fall when we have practice but that won't apply here just because he's committing so late.

 

[Nebraskan18]

Hassan
Solo/Mcneeley
Stewart/Mcneeley
Karaban
Transfer Center

Samson
Nowell
Hausen
Ross

 

[Mr. French]

I think all indications are Hurley and staff prioritized this kid as soon as he de-committed.

As the great Matrim says, nothings ever done until he’s in practice, but I imagine he’s getting our full court press and the way he fits is intriguing to everyone.

Keep in mind, too, this is a 3rd generation D1 player, he’s a basketball lifer and plays the game the right ways. With parents and grandparents who understand hoop, they have to be impressed with the program and offense we’re running. He fits perfectly.

 

[Tenspro2002]

I'm not reading 300 posts, but is it fair to say this guy is like a Karaban clone/successor?

 

[CardiacAndre7]

Just bear in mind things change RAPIDLY in the NIL era. Nothing is done until the kid’s on the campus getting his @$$ kicked in practice.

Makes sense. Hopefully the kid likes to work. Any knowledge if a visit is in the works?

 

[KemBuckets21]

I'm not reading 300 posts, but is it fair to say this guy is like a Karaban clone/successor?

I view him more as a jumbo 2 or wing. More slashing ability and athleticism than AK.

 

[ctbro1999]

I view him more as a jumbo 2 or wing. More slashing ability and athleticism than AK.

So more like a Castle replacement that can shoot better?