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Where UNC's Veesaar Projected in 2026 NBA Draft

North Carolina Tar Heels On SI·Justin Backer·23 days ago
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North Carolina forward Henri Veesaar has earned himself some first-round draft shouts ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft later this summer as one of the more intriguing bigs available.  Veesaar — a seven-foot, 225-pound big man from Estonia — turned into a star in his first season with the Tar Heels after spending two seasons with the Arizona Wildcats. Largely a backup big man with Arizona, Veesaar went on to average 17.0 points and 8.7 rebounds per game with UNC, shooting 61 percent from the floor, and 43 percent from three-point territory.  Mar 19, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels center Henri Veesaar (13) bites his jersey against the VCU Rams in the second half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images | Bob Donnan-Imagn Images He and superstar freshman Caleb Wilson combined to create one of the most dynamic frontcourts in the entire country last season.…

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