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UNC men's basketball won in commanding fashion against Winston-Salem State in its last exhibition during the preseason, 95-53. Freshman Caleb Wilson led the charge with another double-double, scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds.

College Basketball News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / October 28

Henri Veesaar’s Presence is Evident for UNC Men’s Hoops

UNC men's basketball played against the BYU Cougars and head coach Kevin Young last Friday, October 24. Head coach Hubert Davis and the Tar Heels fell by a basket to the Cougs after senior Seth Trimble attempted to attack the rim, but was then denied by BYU's Keba Keita, ending the game.

College Basketball News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / October 13

Henri Veesaar Is Among the Best Bigs in College Basketball

For starters, this is who the UNC men's basketball team as its frontcourt: Ven-Allen Lubin, Jae'Lyn Withers, Jalen Washington, James Brown and Ty Claude.

College Basketball News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / October 12

Wilson, Veesaar Create Unstoppable UNC Front Court Presence

For North Carolina big men Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar, their jobs are simple: dominate the paint offensively and defensively. Wilson, who is 6-10, and Veesaar, who is 7-0, bring much-needed size and versatility, something this program lacked the last two seasons.

College Basketball News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / October 11

Henri Veesaar’s Vantage Point of Kyan Evans as Point Guard

Henri Veesaar, a transfer from Arizona, stands at 7-foot and is will be anchoring the paint on both the offensive and defensive side of the ball for head coach Hubert Davis and staff.

College Basketball News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / October 10

Sean May Helping Shape Next Generation of UNC Big Men

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — A little over 20 years ago, Sean May was one of the best big men in the country, helping lead the Tar Heels to the 2005 national championship—the program's third title and the first under then-head coach Roy Williams.

College Basketball News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / October 9

Takeaways from UNC's Open Practice Session

On this episode of the Tar Heels Insider Podcast, beat writer Grant Chachere talks about his time at North Carolina's open practice session. Q. Commissioner talked about this morning earlier how his goal is to get the ACC back to where he wants to be.

College Basketball News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / October 7

UNC's Henri Veesaar Talks About Upcoming Season, Pick and Rolls

Henri Veesaar chats with the press in the breakout room at the ACC Tipoff at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown. Q. Commissioner talked about this morning earlier how his goal is to get the ACC back to where he wants to be.

College Basketball News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / September 11

Henri Veesaar Ready to Shine as UNC’s Big Man

After lacking size in the front court last season, North Carolina made sure to get out of the transfer portal. They got it from Henri Veesaar, a 7-foot versatile forward originally from Estonia.

College Basketball News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / September 5

How Tar Heels' Hubert Davis Feels About Seven-Footer Henri Veesaar

The UNC men's basketball team was outmatched in the paint last season against the majority of its opponents. Head Coach Hubert Davis had to place former Tar Heel, Drake Powell, now in the NBA, at the four-spot (or in other words, the power forward position) at times — even starting him there in numerous cases.

College Basketball News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / July 13

UNC Basketball: Predicting Attendees For ACC Basketball Tip-Off

Seth Trimble , Caleb Wilson , and Henri Veesaar . Those three players seem to make the most sense to join Hubert Davis in Charlotte for ACC Tip-Off in Charlotte later this year in October.

College Basketball News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / July 3

How Does Arizona Transfer Henri Veesaar Change UNC?

Henri Veesar, the Arizona transfer who is joining UNC following a much improved sophomore season where he scored 9.4 points, grabbed 5 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game.

College Basketball News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / June 14

Top-Rated UNC Basketball Transfer Prize Arrives in Chapel Hill

Many fans' biggest complaint regarding last season's UNC basketball roster was the lack of reliable forces in the paint. But those problems may be solved next go-round.

College Basketball News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / May 2

UNC Basketball Now Firmly Outside Projected Top 25

Former Arizona big man Henri Veesaar ranks No. 30 overall and No. 6 among centers in the portal. But only one other UNC basketball transfer prize checks in among the top 100, and that player, former Colorado State guard Kyan Evans, is just barely holding on to that distinction at No.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 16

7ft Transfer Receives $1.5 Million NIL Update After New Commitment

North Carolina's frontcourt just got a lot more valuable—literally. According to On3 Sports, Henri Veesaar, the 7-foot transfer from Arizona, now carries a name, image, and likeness (NIL) valuation of $1.5 million following his commitment to UNC.

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College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / April 4

Former Arizona star Henri Veesaar commits to North Carolina basketball

One of the most disappointing teams relative to preseason expectations in college hoops was North Carolina basketball this season, and the Tar Heels are determined to ensure that doesn’t happen again.

College Basketball News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / April 1

Arizona big man Henri Veesaar visiting North Carolina

Two years after Arizona picked up a huge transfer from North Carolina, the Wildcats could be sending one to the Tar Heels. Arizona redshirt sophomore Henri Veesaar, one of the most promising big men in college basketball, entered the transfer portal on Monday.

College Basketball News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / March 31

Arizona 'pro' Henri Veesaar enters transfer portal

Just four days removed from a loss to Duke in the Sweet 16 of the 2025 NCAA Tournament, the Arizona Wildcats have already lost three players. Such is life in the transfer portal era.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / March 31

Arizona’s former 4-star center enters transfer portal

Fresh off a Sweet 16 appearance in the 2025 NCAA men’s basketball tournament, the Arizona Wildcats have lost another player to the transfer portal. Former four-star recruit and Wildcats forward Henri Veesaar is in the portal, according to ESPN’s Jeff Borzello.

College Basketball News / Heartland College Sports / March 31

Arizona Wildcats Lose Big Piece to Transfer Portal

On Monday evening, Tommy Lloyd and the Arizona Wildcats lost a big name to the transfer portal with sophomore big man Henri Veesaar electing to go portaling.

College Basketball News / NBA Draft on SI / March 28

Arizona Forward Henri Veesaar Flashes NBA Potential in Wildcats' Loss to Duke

The first four games of the 2025 Sweet 16 took place on Thursday night, with multiple NBA Draft prospects competing for a spot in the Elite 8. In the West Region, Texas Tech trailed by 16 points before storming back to beat Arkansas in overtime, aided by a few big-time buckets from JT Toppin and Darrion Williams down the stretch.

College Basketball News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / March 23

Is Arizona's coach 'hiding' Henri Veesaar from NBA scouts? 'That's insulting'

Tommy Lloyd has NBA talent on his roster. From Caleb Love to KJ Lewis to Carter Bryant to Henri Veesaar, the Arizona Wildcats have several future pros.

College Basketball News / NBA Draft on SI / March 23

NBA Draft Scouting Report: Arizona's Henri Veesaar

Forward | Arizona Height: 7'0” | Weight: 225 lbs 2025 Draft Age: 21.24 An Arizona forward from Estonia, Veesaar has been with the Wildcats for three seasons, but has only played in two due to a redshirt sophomore campaign.

College Basketball News / SuperWest Sports / March 21

Rebounding a Big Advantage for Arizona vs. Smaller Zips: Henri Veesaar and Tobe Awaka could play key roles

Defense is optional for Akron. The Zips are No. 181 in KenPom’s defensive efficiency metric while running the No. 16 tempo. That’s generally not the type of opponent that gives Tommy Lloyd issues.

College Basketball News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / January 15

Arizona basketball coach has great answer on Henri Veesaar's development

The Arizona Wildcats have won seven consecutive games, and a big reason is the emergence of Henri Veesaar. A 7-foot redshirt sophomore from Estonia, Veesaar has been a force off the bench, averaging 12.4 points and 6.6 rebounds in Arizona's five Big 12 games.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 3

Arizona aims to extend winning streak vs. No. 16 Cincinnati

Arizona is hoping the beginning of Big 12 Conference play will jump-start its season as it heads to No. 16 Cincinnati on Saturday. So far, the Wildcats (7-5, 1-0 ) are off to a good start as they topped TCU 90-81 at home on Monday to extend their winning streak to three games.