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What's next for UNC basketball after Henri Veesaar declares for NBA Draft
TL;DR
UNC basketball center Henri Veesaar has declared for the NBA Draft, following a standout season. This decision leaves the Tar Heels searching for a new starting center for the 2026-27 roster.
Key points
- Henri Veesaar declared for the NBA Draft.
- He averaged 17.8 points and 8.7 rebounds last season.
- Maxim Logue is the leading candidate to replace him.
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A major basketball decision hit the UNC men's basketball program on Friday, with center Henri Veesaar officially declaring for the NBA Draft.
Veesaar broke out during his first season as a full-time starter in 2025-26, averaging career-bests of 17.8 points, 8.7 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.2 blocks per game, plus a 60.8 percent mark on field goals and 42.6% on 3-pointers. Combining with Caleb Wilson to form the country's best frontcourt, Veesaar struck fear into any opponent that faced the Tar Heels.
With Veesaar's decision, North Carolina now has another massive decision to make: finding a starting center for its 2026-27 roster.
Currently, UNC's leading option is Florida Atlantic transfer Maxim Logue, who unexpectedly committed on Tuesday. A 6'9" forward who averaged just 11.2 minutes across 49 games between the Owls and Oregon State, Logue finally gets his chance as a starter in Chapel Hill.
Logue averaged career-highs of 4.8 points and 3.1 rebounds per game last season. His best asset is offensive rebounding, a foundation of North Carolina basketball, with 1.9 boards per contest.
Neoklis Avdalas, the Tar Heels' first portal commitment, is a 6'9" guard from Virginia Tech. Avdalas thrived with 12.1 points and 3.1 rebounds per game across 31 starts for the . His next challenge? Possibly learning a new position.
Q&A
What were Henri Veesaar's stats during his last season at UNC?
Henri Veesaar averaged 17.8 points, 8.7 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.2 blocks per game in his last season.
Who is the leading candidate to replace Henri Veesaar at UNC?
The leading candidate to replace Veesaar is Florida Atlantic transfer Maxim Logue, who recently committed to UNC.
What impact does Veesaar's declaration have on UNC's basketball program?
Veesaar's declaration for the NBA Draft creates a significant gap in UNC's roster, necessitating a search for a new starting center.
