Henri Veesar projected to be available for Celtics in NBA Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Henri Veesar, a forward from UNC, is projected to be a candidate for the Boston Celtics' No. 27 overall pick in the upcoming 2026 NBA Draft on June 23. He had an impressive final season, averaging 17.0 points, 8.7 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.2 blocks per game. While some draft projections have Veesar going as high as outside the lottery, the Celtics may not need to move up significantly to secure him. Draft analysts are closely monitoring his prospects leading into draft night.
- •Henri Veesar averaged 17.0 points and 8.7 rebounds at UNC.
- •Celtics hold No. 27 pick in the draft on June 23.
- •Veesar's draft position is under analysis ahead of the event.
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — Will UNC big man Heniy Veesar fall to the Boston Celtics range in the 2026 NBA Draft?
"In his last season at UNC, Veesar put up 17.0 points, 8.7 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.2 blocks per game while.
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