Liam McNeeley played one season at UConn, where he was named 2025 Big East Freshman of the Year and led the Huskies with 14.5 points per game. The Charlotte Hornets selected the 6-foot-7 forward 29th overall in the 2025 NBA Draft. McNeeley signed a multi-year shoe deal with Nike and has worn the Nike KD 18 in the Wanda, Aunt Pearl and B.A.D. colorways.