Charlotte Hornets rookie Liam McNeeley has reportedly agreed to sign a multiyear shoe and apparel endorsement contract with Nike, according to Nick DePaula on X.
McNeeley was the Big East Freshman of the Year, averaging 14.5 points, six rebounds and 2.3 assists on 38.1% shooting from the field at UConn. He is the seventh player in program history to win the award, joining the likes of Stephon Castle, Rudy Gay and Khalid El-Amin.
The 29th pick joins a talented roster of players signed to Nike, headlined by LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Paul George and Devin Booker.