Henri Veesaar projected to join New York Knicks in NBA Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Henri Veesaar, a former UNC basketball center, is projected to be selected 24th overall by the New York Knicks in ESPN's final mock draft ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft. Veesaar's improved perimeter shooting and size make him a viable candidate for early rotation minutes, filling a potential gap left by Mitchell Robinson, a pending free agent. The Knicks, who possess the 31st pick, aim to enhance their frontcourt depth through this draft. Veesaar's stock has risen during the pre-draft process, positioning him as a first-round talent. The draft takes place on Tuesday night.
- •Henri Veesaar is projected to go 24th overall to the Knicks.
- •The NBA Draft begins on Tuesday night.
- •Knicks seek frontcourt depth after losing Mitchell Robinson to free agency.
- •Veesaar's draft stock has risen significantly leading up to the event.
- •UNC could have two players selected in the 2026 NBA Draft.
- 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — Where Henri Veesaar is projected to go in ESPN's final mock draft
"Former UNC basketball center Henri Veesaar is being mocked to the New York Knicks.
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