Veesaar Slides, But Still Has Value

Henri Veesaar, the towering North Carolina big man once projected as a late first-round pick, slipped through the NBA draft’s first round—surprising fans who saw his improved footwork, rim protection, and surprising three-point shooting as NBA-ready assets. He joins Isaiah Evans and Meleek Thomas as overlooked college talents who stayed in the draft without being selected, but with second-round picks looming, Veesaar’s solid stats—17 points, 8.9 rebounds, 1.1 blocks, and 42% from deep—still make him a compelling option. The second round begins Wednesday at 8 PM ET, with the Knicks holding the first pick, followed by Memphis, Minnesota, Cleveland, and Denver. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/27586180b09e4894