March Madness: Who Are Liam McNeeley’s Parents?

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The eighth seeded Connecticut Huskies took down the ninth seeded Oklahoma Sooners 69-57 in the First Round of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament on Friday, March 21. The game saw UConn forward Liam McNeeley finishing with eight points, six rebounds and one assist. 

McNeeley is one of the top NBA draft prospects, who entered the season as a sharpshooter. While the Huskies have had a wavy season, McNeeley has shown his presence on the court and averaged 14.5 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game. He is shooting only 39.1% from the floor and has an average 5.2 threes from his 11.2 points per game. 

He was named the Big East Freshman of the Year last week, and earned a spot in the McDonald’s All-American Boys Game in 2024.

Who Are Liam McNeeley’s Parents?

Born on October 10, 2005, in Richardson, Texas, Liam received his basketball skills in genes. His mother, grandfather and great-grandfather were basketball players. His mother is Ashley Elsey and father is Matthew McNeeley. 

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Who Is Liam McNeeley’s Mother? 

Liam McNeeley’s mother is Ashley Elsey, who played Division I basketball at Rice University. She is now an entrepreneur and the owner of Minerva Consulting, an integrated Marketing, PR and Production agency. 

Who Is Liam McNeley’s Father?

Liam McNeeley’s father is Matthew McNeeley. However, no personal and professional information is available about Matthew on the internet. 

What Nationality Are Liam McNeeley’s Parents?

Liam McNeeley’s parents, Matthew and Ashley, are Americans.