Five-star forward Liam McNeeley commits to Indiana: What he brings to Hoosiers

June 2024 · 2 minute read

Indiana landed its first commit for the Class of 2024 with five-star small forward Liam McNeeley’s announcement Sunday. Here’s what you need to know:

What McNeeley brings to Bloomington

McNeeley is one of the more unique prospects in 2024, as he can do a little bit of everything on the floor well. At the Nike EYBL Peach Jam, he averaged 15.8 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game. At 6-foot-7 he can play multiple positions on the floor and can be used as a primary playmaker. He often runs his team’s offense in both AAU and high school ball effectively.

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McNeeley was known as a shooter but has worked on his game and is impactful whenever he steps on the court. He has a swagger and a play style that makes others want to root or play alongside him. He will be a fan favorite in Bloomington on and off the court.

There was a stigma in years past that you couldn’t be a pro at Indiana. Well, coach Mike Woodson and staff have put that rumor to bed. For the third year in a row, they have landed a five-star wing, Jalen Hood-Schifino, Mackenzie Mgbako and now McNeeley. — Tobias Bass, college basketball recruiting writer

What’s next for Indiana?

Woodson lands his first five-star recruit of the 2024 class and he will try to add McNeeley’s teammate Derik Queen, a 6-foot-9 forward, and four-star point guard Boogie Fland. Queen officially visited with McNeeley in September while Fland visited in June. It will be a tough race for the Hoosiers as Maryland and Houston are in hot pursuit of Queen.

As for Fland, he recently cut his list to three: Kentucky, Indiana and Alabama. Hoosier fans need to pay close attention to Fland, as he may come off the board soon. — Bass

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