Liam McChesney Set to Anchor Manhattan’s 2026‑27 Campaign
The Manhattan College men’s basketball program announced the addition of graduate forward Liam McChesney, a 6‑10 veteran who has agreed to join the 2026‑27 roster. The signing comes after a standout season in the Big East with the Creighton Blue Jays and a remarkable comeback from heart surgery that saw him score his first bucket in more than a thousand days.
McChesney arrives with a résumé that blends size, defensive versatility and a proven scoring touch. His career spans stops at High Point University, where he helped capture Big South titles and reach the NCAA Tournament, and Illinois State, where he logged 17.3 minutes per game and blocked 30 shots in the 2021‑22 season. A career‑high 25‑point outing against Belmont in 2022‑23 underscores his offensive capability.
From Canadian Roots to College Courts
Born in British Columbia, McChesney first honed his game with the U17 Canadian National Team and travel basketball stints with Basketball BC and AthElite. He later moved south of the border, spending a season at Utah State before returning to the Northeast to play for Creighton. His high school years at Charles Hays Secondary School in Prince Rupert were marked by four consecutive Athlete‑of‑the‑Year honors.
Now, alongside head coach Alan Huss and associate coach John Gallagher, McChesney is expected to bolster the Jaspers’ frontcourt depth and provide a defensive anchor. The coaching staff highlighted his toughness and ability to stretch the floor as key assets for a program aiming to climb the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference standings.
Looking Ahead
The front office expressed confidence that McChesney’s blend of experience and resilience will translate into immediate impact on both ends of the court. Fans can look forward to seeing the 6‑10 forward in action when the Jaspers open the 2026‑27 season, a campaign that promises to be defined by his return to full health and his proven knack for timely scoring.