Henri Veesaar and Ryan Conwell slide out of 2026 NBA Draft first round
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 6:06 AM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Henri Veesaar from North Carolina and Ryan Conwell from Louisville were noteworthy absences from the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft. Veesaar, projected as a late first-round pick, fell due to concerns about his frame and explosiveness, alongside injury history. Conwell was seen as a potential first-round selection but faced questions regarding his defensive capabilities and role as a point guard. Both players are expected to be prominent in the second round. The second round begins on June 24 at 8:00 p.m. ET.
- •Henri Veesaar averaged 17.0 points and 8.7 rebounds last season.
- •Veesaar's draft stock dropped due to questions about his physicality and age.
- •Ryan Conwell averaged 18.8 points at Louisville but had concerns about defense.
- •Both players are anticipated to be top picks in the upcoming second round.
- •The second round of the draft starts on June 24 at 8:00 p.m. ET.
- 6:06 AMYahoo Sports — Why Did Henri Veesaar Slide Out of First Round? Breaking Down Reasons for North Carolina Star’s 2026 NBA Draft Slide
- 6:04 AMYahoo Sports — Why Did Ryan Conwell Slide Out of the First Round? Breaking Down the Reasons for the Louisville Star’s NBA Draft Slide
"The first round of the 2026 NBA Draft has concluded, with several notable prospects left on the board heading into Wednesday’s second round, including North Carolina’s Henri Veesaar. The Estonian big man is set to be one of the headliners of Round 2, with many seeking intel on his unexpected draft slide.
"Ryan Conwell went into the 2026 NBA Draft with a good chance of being selected in the first round. Instead, the Louisville guard watched all 30 first-round selections come and go without being picked, making him one of the biggest surprises still available entering Day 2.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 6:06 AMWhy Did Henri Veesaar Slide Out of First Round? Breaking Down Reasons for North Carolina Star’s 2026 NBA Draft Slide
The first round of the 2026 NBA Draft has concluded, with several notable prospects left on the board heading into Wednesday’s second round, including North Carolina’s Henri Veesaar. The Estonian big man is set to be one of the headliners of Round 2, with many seeking intel on his unexpected draft slide.
- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 6:04 AMWhy Did Ryan Conwell Slide Out of the First Round? Breaking Down the Reasons for the Louisville Star’s NBA Draft Slide
Ryan Conwell went into the 2026 NBA Draft with a good chance of being selected in the first round. Instead, the Louisville guard watched all 30 first-round selections come and go without being picked, making him one of the biggest surprises still available entering Day 2.
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