Ok that is fine. Either way being a key reserve in his 3rd year in the NBA on a championship team is not a bad ceiling for Liam at least to start his career. I'm not saying he will be like Bouknight out of the league in 3 years.
I would be stunned if he is lotto but if he is good for him
His ceiling is much higher than "key reserve" lmao.
I think Liam will be fine once he gets on an NBA floor. I see a lot of Hauser talk, if Liam can get to that level, that’s a successful career. He just signed a $45 million contract, not too bad..
Congrats Liam and thank you for choosing UConn and thank you for hosting Braylon Mullins on his recruiting trip.
UConn freshman McNeeley headed to draft
UConn freshman wing Liam McNeeley, a projected lottery pick and No. 14 prospect in ESPN's draft projections, will enter the 2025 NBA draft, he told ESPN on Tuesday.www.espn.com
Happy for him.
OK I disagree. I don't see that yet out of him. His shooting was sub par and his defense was way below average. He has potential but he is going to have to improve a lot to be that type of player. Not saying he can't but I don't see it now. Also, like someone just mentioned Hauser singed a big contract in just his 3rd year. I would love for all our UConn players to at least do that when they get into the NBA. I think us UConn fans sometimes put our players on higher pedestals because they played for our team. Hawkins while a good player might have issues getting a new contract after his 3rd year and many of us thought he was a sure thing can't miss shooter.
And I will be stunned if he is not
Liam is a much better prospect than Hawkins. I don't think that's up for debate.
Ok we will see where he ends up. I don't see him being a top star NBA player. I see him more as complementary piece on an NBA team. He will probably be a better overall scorer due to his ability to dribble but he still isn't a sure thing. Steph to me was a sure thing. Of course I thought Hawkins was a sure thing too so it is just opinions from us right now. I think he will get drafted first round for sure but not sure he is a lottery pick. I think 15-25 is where he might fall or end of lottery.
Hmmm ok again I will disagree. Hawkins was a lottery pick and a great shooter going in and a quicker athlete. I still think it was the right decision for Liam but let's not say he isn't sure thing NBA superstar at the next level.
That, and, he was key in instilling the aggressive demeanor Hurley and co. want in their players. Pretty awesome to see a freshman with that much moxie to pair with his skills/IQ.
Well that is what you were making him out to be. We all have players we like better at UConn and while I'm glad he played for UConn I don't think he lived up to the expectations coming in for me at least. Really good player but with some serious warts that will need to be addressed at the next level for him to succeed.
No, there are a lot of roles between "key reserve" and "NBA all star" lmao
Nothing wrong with that. So, like Daniel Hamilton.
The highlighted part is somewhat like saying, "He's small, but he's slow." Then again, I suppose this is a better than a Larry David-type posting something like, "Why should anybody wish well for a guy who's leaving the team?"
Hopefully with a better NBA career
Our NIL space just shot up.UConn freshman McNeeley headed to draft
UConn freshman wing Liam McNeeley, a projected lottery pick and No. 14 prospect in ESPN's draft projections, will enter the 2025 NBA draft, he told ESPN on Tuesday.
Happy for him.
Ehhh. Dan Hurley is (only) mostly forgotten because he’s in the Siberian C league. If McNeeley has a solid NBA career I’m sure we’ll claim him proudly. At least I know I will.
