2026 NBA Draft fallout: Henri Veesaar, Isaiah Evans leave millions in NIL money on the table

Posted Jun 28, 2026
UNC reportedly had a massive NIL contract on the table for Henri Veesaar, who would have been positioned to be the Preseason ACC Player of the Year in 2026-27. He had the option to return to the Tar Heels during the combine, but did not have a change of heart. Sources told CBS Sports that Veesaar had an offer at North Carolina between $3.5-4.5 million. (CBS Sports)

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