Veesaar’s Draft Gamble Pays Off | Tar Heel Basketball News

Henri Veesaar, the UNC center who slid to 52nd overall in the 2026 NBA Draft, signed a four-year, $9.3M deal with Atlanta — a steal for the Hawks, but a missed opportunity for max cash. Scouts say he could’ve been a first-rounder next year if he’d stayed in school, where he averaged 17 points and 8.9 rebounds. With a stacked draft, Veesaar gambled on the league — and now the world’s watching to see if he’ll prove his worth or regret the college money he turned down. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/54ffb9ade9779fa1