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College basketball coaches on the top 2026 NBA draft picks

On Caleb Wilson: "In the open court, he was down the court in three dribbles. It felt like a college version of Giannis [Antetokounmpo]. Is he a finished product? Absolutely not, but that's what's exciting. His skills can still develop. He's just scratching the surface, but his combination of positional size, length, athleticism, ball skills, I was blown away." (ESPN)

Atlanta Hawks ‘shocked’ to get Henri Veesaar, who is introduced with Hubert Davis on hand

Henri Veesaar’s first day as an Atlanta Hawk came with a familiar face watching from the back of the room. Former UNC coach Hubert Davis was on hand Thursday as Veesaar, Atlanta’s second-round pick, met with reporters. Hawks President of Basketball Operations Onsi Saleh said the team was "shocked" Veesaar was still available in the second round. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Alexandros Samodurov Arrives, Henri Veesaar's Draft Decision

UNC Basketball secures a major boost as prized international big man Alexandros Samodurov arrives in Chapel Hill. The conversation then pivots to Henri Veesaar’s NBA Draft surprise. Did he make a mistake going pro after falling to the second round, leaving millions on the table from UNC’s NIL package? (View Video)

UNC Men's Basketball To Play Illinois At 2027 Nashville Hoops Showdown

UNC and Illinois will square off in the 2027 Nashville Hoops Showdown on Jan. 30, pitting two programs that expect to compete for their respective league titles in a crucial late-season non-conference contest. The game will take place at Bridgestone Arena in downtown Nashville, with game time and TV designation to be announced at a later date. (GoHeels.com)

Henri Veesaar's Draft-Night Fall Is a Cautionary Tale, But Not a Failure

Henri Veesaar left millions in guaranteed NIL money behind to pursue the NBA. After falling from projected late first-round status to No. 52 overall, his story has become a cautionary tale. But it also reflects a player choosing to bet on himself and move forward. The Los Angeles Clippers drafted him before he was immediately dealt to the Atlanta Hawks. (RoundTable.io)

Coby White to re-sign with Charlotte Hornets on 3-year, $74M deal

Free agent guard Coby White intends to sign a three-year, $74 million deal to return to the Charlotte Hornets, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Thursday. White was a major priority for the Hornets and now steps into a new starting role in the backcourt following Charlotte's agreed-upon trade to send LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves. (ESPN)

Report: UNC Men's Basketball to face NC State in non-conference game in Greensboro Coliseum

North Carolina Men's Basketball is reportedly set to play NC State at the Greensboro Coliseum in a non-conference matchup this December. Contract details are still being finalized and haven't been released publicly, but multiple sources noted that the tentative date for the game is set for Dec. 15, following the ACC/SEC Challenge the week prior. (247 Sports)

Video: Carolina Insider - UNC Basketball Summer Updates

Jones Angell and Adam Lucas discuss the UNC men's basketball roster, team development during the summer sessions in Chapel Hill, new additions to the Tar Heels, early observations, summer camp game results between the veterans and returning players, and more. (View Video)

Henri Veesaar Selected By Atlanta Hawks In NBA Draft

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)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Caleb Wilson Is UNC's Highest NBA Draft Pick In 2 Decades

Caleb Wilson goes No. 4 to the Chicago Bulls and it's great news for the Tar Heels. He's the highest draft pick for UNC Basketball since Marvin Williams went No. 2 in 2005. This is big for Carolina from a branding and visibility standpoint, particularly with someone of Caleb's personality. (View Video)

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