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The North Carolina Tar Heels are losing both Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar to the upcoming NBA Draft, which was expected this offseason.
While Wilson is entrenched as a top-five pick, Veesaar’s range of where he will be selected varies between a late-first and early-second-round pick. On Friday, Bleacher Report’s Jonathan Wasserman released an updated mock draft following what transpired at the NBA Scouting Combine last week. Here is where Wasserman had the 6-foot-11, 224-pound center coming off the board.
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Mar 19, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels center Henri Veesaar (13) reacts after losing to the VCU Rams in overtime 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
“Henri Veesaar became one of the draft’s top play-finishers who also hit 40 three-pointers,” Wasserman said. “He doesn’t block many shots for a 7-footer, but offensively, he has become incredibly productive and efficient with a translatable and coveted inside-out scoring package.”
What Veesaar Told Reporters Earlier This Month
Mar 19, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels center Henri Veesaar (13) rebounds the ball against VCU Rams forward Lazar Djokovic (17) in the first 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
“I’m all-in on staying in the draft,” Veesaar said. “It’s 100% my decision to stay. I think it’s the right decision, basketball-wise.”
You can never blame a player for following their dreams and exploring the opportunity when it is there to be taken. However, there are several factors why Veesaar’s decision could backfire in the long run.
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North Carolina Tar Heels center Henri Veesaar (13) celebrates after scoring Thursday, March 19, 2026, during the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament first round game against the VCU Rams at Bon Secours…
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