UConn's Liam McNeeley, who hasn't played since Jan. 1 because of a high ankle sprain, expected back Friday against St. John's, coach Dan Hurley said.

Liam McNeeley warmed up prior to Saturday's bout with Marquette, but will not play in game for thee UConn men's basketball team.

UConn freshman forward Liam McNeeley could soon be making his much-anticipated return. McNeeley, who went down with a high-ankle sprain on Jan. 1, will be a game-time decision for No. 25 UConn’s game at No. 9 Marquette on Saturday night 8 p.m., FOX).

UConn men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley continued his call for competitive fire, part of his program’s identity over the last two years, from the current roster.

Liam McNeeley sustained a high-ankle sprain Jan. 1 at DePaul and UConn men's basktball has gone 4-3 in his absence.

UConn Huskies head coach Dan Hurley discussed Liam McNeeley's imminent return during a pregame presser ahead of Wednesday's DePaul game.

UConn basketball currently holds a 14-6 record so far in the 2024-25 season. They have not played their best basketball by any means, but the Huskies are still competing at a respectable level. The team can use all of the help they can get,