B. The two main factors that went into this grade were: 1. The Hornets' player development 2. McNeeley's possible role on the team. The H

NEW YORK — Mavericks’ top pick Cooper Flagg, Richardson’s Liam McNeeley, Asa Newell and Derik Queen became the second quartet from Montverde Academy to be taken in the first round of the NBA draft.

The Charlotte Hornets have selected Liam McNeeley with the No. 29 pick in the 2025 NBA draft. McNeeley racked up accolades in his one season at Connecticut, earning Big East Freshman of the Year, third-team All-Big East honors and a spot on the conference's All-Freshman Team.