Liam McNeeley's girlfriend shares two-word message after he lands with Hornets at 2025 NBA Draft
Liam McNeeley's biggest cheerleader had a sweet reaction to the UConn star getting drafted on Wednesday night.
Shortly after the former Huskies forward landed with the Charlotte Hornets at No. 29 overall in the 2025 NBA Draft, McNeeley's girlfriend, Ryann Gleason, took to her Instagram Stories to commemorate the life-altering moment.
'SO PROUD,' Gleason gushed from inside the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, where she appeared to watch the draft festivities from the stands.
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5 He attended prom with Ryann Gleason in 2024.
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5 Liam McNeeley's girlfriend posted a heartfelt message after he was selected in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft.
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A 6-foot-7, 210-pound prospect, McNeeley averaged 14.5 points, six rebounds and 2.3 assists in his lone season with the Huskies.
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Gleason and McNeeley, 19, have been dating since at least 2024, when they shared a photo on Instagram from prom night.
5 Liam McNeeley with NBA commissioner Adam Silver during the 2025 NBA Draft festivities.
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5 He will play for the Charlotte Hornets
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When McNeeley officially heard his name called, he warmly embraced mom Ashley, who joined him for an interview with ESPN, where both were overcome with emotion.
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'He wants to do the right thing for his team, and they will be thrilled to have him,' Ashley said.
This isn't the first time McNeeley's nearest and dearest have dazzled audiences.
During UConn's 2025 March Madness run, Ashley was prominently featured on the CBS broadcast of the Huskies' second-round clash against Florida.
5 Liam McNeeley (30) spent one season at UConn.
JASON SZENES FOR THE NEW YORK POST
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'Liam McNeely's mom is getting a lot of airtime and frankly she should,' one X user posted in March.
Another added, 'The infatuation by CBS with Liam McNeeley's mom is far too over the top.'
UConn's bid for a third straight championship fell short in the 77-75 loss to the Gators, who went on to win the national title.
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The Phoenix Suns were the original owners of the No. 29 pick in the draft, but sent it to Charlotte as part of their trade for Mark Williams.
The second round of the 2025 NBA Draft continues Thursday.
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