Henri Veesaar Named To Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award Watch List

Posted Oct 31, 2025
UNC junior Henri Veesaar is one of 20 preseason candidates for the 2025-26 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award as the nation's top center, the Naismith Hall of Fame announced Friday. The annual Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award, named after the Class of 1995 Hall of Famer and three-time NCAA Champion, honors the top centers in men's college basketball. (GoHeels.com)

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