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Two Tar Heels first round selections in USAT Sports' latest Mock Draft
TL;DR
Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar from UNC are projected as first-round picks in the upcoming NBA Draft on June 23. Wilson is expected to go third overall to the Brooklyn Nets, while Veesaar is projected to be selected 27th by the Boston Celtics.
Key points
- Caleb Wilson projected third overall in NBA Draft
- Henri Veesaar projected 27th overall in NBA Draft
- NBA Draft date is June 23
- Wilson averaged 19.8 points and 9.4 rebounds per game
- Veesaar posted career-highs of 17 points and 8.7 rebounds per game
Caleb WilsonHenri VeesaarBrooklyn NetsBoston Celtics
The NBA Draft is quickly approaching on June 23, with a pair of Tar Heels projected to be first round selections and hopeful, Day One starters.
Caleb Wilson, who took the college basketball world by storm before playing his last game at Miami (FL), averaged 19.8 points and 9.4 rebounds per game. Henri Veesaar thrived transferring in from Arizona, posting career-highs of 17 points and 8.7 rebounds per game.
In USA TODAY Sports' NBA Mock Draft 12.0, Wilson goes third overall to the Brooklyn Nets, while Veesaar goes 27th overall to the Boston Celtics.
"One general manager also told Jake Fischer that “every team” is going to have North Carolina freshman Caleb Wilson over either one of Dybantsa, Boozer, or Darryn Peterson," Bryan Kalbrosky writes. "His injury, which caused him to miss the NCAA Tournament with a broken thumb, did not hurt his draft stock at all. Wilson, who also suffered a hand fracture earlier in the season, did more than enough to earn this placement."
Veesaar debated returning to UNC, but he quickly turned into a first round projection. With a skillset like his, Veesaar is NBA-ready, just like his former frontcourt mate Wilson.
Q&A
What are Caleb Wilson's average stats in college basketball?
Caleb Wilson averaged 19.8 points and 9.4 rebounds per game during his college career.
Which teams are projected to draft Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar?
Caleb Wilson is projected to be drafted third overall by the Brooklyn Nets, while Henri Veesaar is expected to go 27th overall to the Boston Celtics.
How did injuries affect Caleb Wilson's draft stock?
Despite missing the NCAA Tournament due to a broken thumb, Caleb Wilson's draft stock remained strong, with many teams favoring him over other top prospects.
