Ian Bethune/The UConn Blog McNeeley has an opportunity to change the culture in Charlotte and a chance at significant minutes in year one. Liam McNeeley said all the right things about slipping to pick No. 29 in the NBA Draft last night. The Big East Freshman of the Year seemed to genuinely enjoy watching his high school teammates get drafted and seemed more relieved … [Read more...] about Breaking down Liam McNeeley’s fit with the Charlotte Hornets
Samson Johnson signs Exhibit 10 contract with Indiana Pacers
Ian Bethune/The UConn Blog The two-time champ will have the chance to work his way onto an NBA roster. Former UConn men’s basketball center Samson Johnson has signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Indiana Pacers after going undrafted in the 2025 NBA Draft. Johnson, the winningest player in UConn history and the Huskies’ all-time leader in field goal percentage, will … [Read more...] about Samson Johnson signs Exhibit 10 contract with Indiana Pacers
UConn men’s basketball to host Bryant in Nov. 23 non-conference game
Ian Bethune/The UConn Blog Dan Hurley and Bryant have some history despite never having played one another. The final game of UConn’s out-of-conference 2025-26 schedule was released Wednesday and like most, will not disappoint. Head coach Dan Hurley granted the Bryant Bulldogs a past wish, and the two teams will face each other on Nov. 23 with UConn as the host. The … [Read more...] about UConn men’s basketball to host Bryant in Nov. 23 non-conference game
Liam McNeeley selected No. 29 overall by Charlotte Hornets in 2025 NBA Draft
Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images McNeeley’s selection makes it three-straight years with a first round pick for Dan Hurley and the Huskies. Liam McNeeley is the next former Husky to head to the NBA, as the Richardson, Texas native was selected with the No. 29 pick of the first round by the Charlotte Hornets. McNeeley, the 2025 Big East Freshman of the Year, led UConn … [Read more...] about Liam McNeeley selected No. 29 overall by Charlotte Hornets in 2025 NBA Draft
WNBA photo gallery: Phoenix Mercury @ Connecticut Sun – 6/18/25
Ian Bethune/The UConn Blog The Sun couldn’t spoil AT’s return to Mohegan Sun Arena. Alyssa Thomas had a double-double with 14 points and 11 assists to lead the Phoenix Mercury to an 83-75 win over her former team. the Connecticut Sun, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT on Wednesday night. Aneesah Morrow led all scorers with 16 points. The Sun’s UConn women’s … [Read more...] about WNBA photo gallery: Phoenix Mercury @ Connecticut Sun – 6/18/25