UNC big man Henri Veesaar declares for 2026 NBA Draft, leaving massive hole for Michael Malone

UNC big man Henri Veesaar has declared for the 2026 NBA Draft, forgoing a lucrative NIL deal to pursue a professional career. The All-ACC center's departure leaves a significant void in the frontcourt for head coach Michael Malone and the Tar Heels program. UNC will now need to address the roster gap through recruiting or the transfer portal ahead of the upcoming season.