UNC’s history of losing one-season players with eligibility left is short, but it began 54 years ago

Posted Apr 26, 2026
The departures of Henri Veesaar and Caleb Wilson mark the second time in UNC history that two players with remaining eligibility have left for the NBA after one season in Chapel Hill. Before he arrived on campus, it was assumed freshman Caleb Wilson would be a Tar Heel for one season. There was hope that UNC would get Veesaar for two seasons. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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