Henri Veesaar Selected By Atlanta Hawks In NBA Draft

Posted Jun 24, 2026
A lifelong dream came true Wednesday for North Carolina’s Henri Veesaar when he heard his name called with the No. 52 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft by the Atlanta Hawks. The seven-footer from Tallinn, Estonia makes the next step in his basketball career following one season in Chapel Hill where averaged 17 points and 8.7 rebounds for the Tar Heels. (Inside Carolina)

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