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The North Carolina Tar Heels have had a hot start to the season, compiling a 10-1 record heading into the latter half of December. One of the main components for North Carolina's early-season success has been the emergence of the frontcourt.

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

Grading the Addition of Henri Veesaar So Far

The transfer portal was the North Carolina Tar Heels' main source of assembling a championship-caliber roster this season. The Tar Heels did land several recruits, including five-star power forward Caleb Wilson, who leads the team in points and rebounds through nine games.

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

Henri Veesaar, Derek Dixon Praise Each Other After Georgetown Win

The North Carolina Tar Heels have been a work in progress throughout the season, but it finally seems like the team has found its footing in the 2025 college basketball campaign.

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

Henri Veesaar Earns High Praise from Head Coach Hubert Davis

Defeating the Georgetown Hoyas by 20 points on Sunday was another statement win for the North Carolina Tar Heels, who improved their record to 8-1 on the season.

College Basketball News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / December 6

Top Three Henri Veesaar Performances This Season So Far

The transfer portal has proven to be one of, if not the most effective, avenues for building championship-caliber rosters. The North Carolina Tar Heels executed that perfectly, landing former Arizona center Henri Veesaar in the portal, which has transformed the team's frontcourt.

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College Basketball News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / November 30

Grading Henri Veesaar's Performance in the Fort Myers Tip-Off

The North Carolina Tar Heels departed from Fort Myers, Florida, splitting two games in the Fort Myers Tip-Off. It was an electric start for North Carolina on Tuesday, beating the St.

College Basketball News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / November 30

Evaluating North Carolina's Role Players Against Michigan State

To win games against quality opponents, your star players must be at their best in those environments. The North Carolina Tar Heels were fortunate enough to have Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar perform to the level that they did against the Michigan State Spartans on Thanksgiving Day in the Fort Myers Tip-Off.

College Basketball News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / November 27

Henri Veesaar Reflects on Performance in Win Over St. Bonaventure

It was a career night for North Carolina Tar Heels' center Henri Veesaar, who totaled 24 points (career high) and 13 rebounds (career high) against St.

College Basketball News / Last Word On Sports / November 26

Henri Veesaar Is Proving How Valuable He Is at North Carolina

Henri Veesaar is forming one of the best frontcourt duos in the country with Caleb Wilson at North Carolina. Both players have helped North Carolina come strong out of the starting gate.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 25

Henri Veesaar helps No. 16 Tar Heels defeat St. Bonaventure

Henri Veesaar's career highs of 24 points and 13 rebounds led No. 16 North Carolina to an 85-70 victory against St. Bonaventure on Tuesday night in the Fort Myers (Fla.) Tip-off.

College Basketball News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / November 19

Top Three Performers for UNC in Win Over Navy

North Carolina men's basketball notched its fifth win of the season over Navy , 71-61, inside the Dean Dome. This matchup is UNC's last one before taking on St.

College Basketball News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / November 18

UNC Men’s Hoops Showcases Its Dunking Twin Towers

Caleb Wilson is athletic... very athletic. The Atlanta, Georgia, native and 2024-2025 Georgia Gatorade Boys Player of the Year award winner currently leads the nation after four games in dunks with 16.

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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 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 / 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 / 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.