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sports6 months ago

NBA Scout Critiques Hornets' Draft Approach

The Charlotte Hornets' recent NBA draft involved selecting Duke's Kon Knueppel with the 4th overall pick, praised for his shooting ability, and acquiring Liam McNeeley at 29, though some critics questioned the latter's fit and potential. The team appears focused on building around their young core, with strategic moves and some skepticism about certain picks.

sports6 months ago

UConn Star Downplays Disappointment Over Draft Position

Liam McNeeley, a UConn basketball star, was drafted 29th in the first round of the NBA draft by the Suns (reportedly traded to the Hornets), after a standout college season. Despite falling to the bottom of the first round, he expressed no disappointment, emphasizing his excitement to start his NBA career and looking forward to facing former teammates in the league.

sports1 year ago

"5-Star Recruit Liam McNeeley's Decommitment Alters Indiana's Basketball Future"

Indiana's positive press release about high school All-American Liam McNeeley, the program's lone signee for the class of 2024, was overshadowed by McNeeley's subsequent request to be released from his commitment after news of coach Mike Woodson's return for a fourth season. This decision leaves Indiana with a significant recruiting setback and intensifies the pressure to succeed next season, as the team now needs to secure impactful transfers and retain key players from the current roster.

sports1 year ago

"Top Recruit Liam McNeeley's Decommitment Shifts Indiana Basketball's Future"

Five-star recruit Liam McNeeley has decommitted from Indiana, requesting a release from his letter of intent just one day after coach Mike Woodson's return for the 2024-25 season. The 6-foot-8 small forward, ranked No. 11 in the ESPN 100 for 2024, originally committed to the Hoosiers over Kansas in October. McNeeley's decision leaves Indiana with zero recruits in its 2024 class, with potential attrition from the NBA draft or transfer portal.

sports2 years ago

Liam McNeeley Chooses Indiana: A 5-Star Forward's College Commitment

Five-star forward Liam McNeeley has committed to Indiana University, becoming the Hoosiers' first recruit for the class of 2024. The 6-foot-7 Montverde Academy player chose Indiana due to their consistent interest in him and his comfort with the coaching staff. McNeeley, ranked as the No. 13 player in the country, also considered offers from Kansas, Texas, Michigan, Alabama, and Oklahoma. He plans to reach out to other top recruits to join him at Indiana.