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Celtics Projected To Draft 7-Foot Estonian Center In First Round Of NBA Draft
TL;DR
The Boston Celtics are projected to select 7-foot Estonian center Henri Veesaar with the No. 27 pick in the NBA Draft. Veesaar has shown significant improvement at the University of North Carolina, excelling in scoring and rebounding.
Key points
- Boston Celtics projected to draft Henri Veesaar
- Veesaar is a 7-foot center from Estonia
- He plays for the University of North Carolina
- Veesaar excels in scoring and rebounding
- Celtics have the No. 27 overall pick in the NBA Draft
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University of North Carolina Center Henri Veesaar
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The Boston Celtics have the No. 27 overall pick in the NBA Draft, and USA Today's Bryan Kalbrosky projects they will select University of North Carolina center Henri Veesaar.
"We have seen a remarkable improvement from Henri Veesaar after transferring from Arizona to North Carolina," wrote Kalbrosky. "The 7-foot big man from Estonia has an excellent shot diet on offense. The All-ACC big man is scoring efficiently at the rim (especially when cutting or rolling) and on 3-pointers, while also holding his own as a rebounder and passer. Any team looking for a big man who can provide NBA minutes on an expedited timeline, like the Celtics, will have him high on their priority list."
Veesaar was born in Tallinn, Estonia, and played in three colligiate seasons. He started his college career at the University of Arizona in 2022. He did not play in the 2023 season. In the 2024 season, he averaged 9.4 points and five rebounds in 20.8 minutes per game. He transferred to UNC and dominated last season.
Veesaar averaged 17 points and 8.7 rebounds last year, playing 31.4 minutes per game. He was named Second-Team All-ACC and is expected to be a late first-round pick. Brad Stevens noted after the Celtics' season ended that he wants to add to the team in order to make a bigger impact at the rim. Veesaar can certainly do that.
Q&A
Who is Henri Veesaar and what are his strengths?
Henri Veesaar is a 7-foot center from Estonia, currently playing for the University of North Carolina, known for his efficient scoring, rebounding, and passing abilities.
What pick do the Boston Celtics have in the NBA Draft?
The Boston Celtics hold the No. 27 overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft.
Why is Henri Veesaar a good fit for the Celtics?
Veesaar's ability to score efficiently and provide immediate NBA minutes makes him a top priority for the Celtics as they seek to strengthen their roster.