The Charlotte Hornets have selected Liam McNeeley, forward out of UConn.
Note: The pick was made by Phoenix for Charlotte as the trade will be finalized in the near future, after being approved by the league.
They acquired the 29th pick via the Phoenix Suns in a trade earlier tonight for Mark Williams. It's the second time in the last three drafts that the team has made two first-round selections, selecting Brandon Miller (2) and Nick Smith Jr. (26) in the 2023 NBA Draft.
McNeeley averaged 14.5 points in his lone season at UConn, shooting 38.