Henri Veesaar surprised by second-round selection in 2026 NBA Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 6:52 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Henri Veesaar was selected 52nd overall in the 2026 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Clippers, who traded him to the Atlanta Hawks. Veesaar, previously projected to be a first-round pick, expressed his disappointment at not being selected on the first day of the draft. He is excited about joining the Hawks, a team he desired to be part of. Veesaar participated in the draft after considering a return to North Carolina, where he could have earned significant NIL money.
- •Caleb Wilson was the highest-ranked Tar Heel, going No. 4 overall.
- •Veesaar had a first-round grade but fell to the second round.
- •He was surprised by his draft position but is happy with the Hawks.
- 6:52 PMYahoo Sports — Henri Veesaar was surprised he fell in 2026 NBA Draft
"Henri Veesaar fell in the 2026 NBA Draft to the second round, now he says he was surprised by that.
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