UNC players Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar projected for NBA Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 2:42 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar from North Carolina are both anticipated to be first-round picks in the 2026 NBA Draft taking place tonight in New York at 8 p.m. ET. Wilson is projected as the No. 4 overall pick for the Chicago Bulls, which would make him UNC's first top-five selection since 2005. Veesaar is expected to be picked in the late first round. Both players had standout seasons with Wilson achieving historical stats and accolades as a freshman, while Veesaar made significant contributions in scoring and rebounding in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
- •Caleb Wilson projected as No. 4 pick to Chicago Bulls
- •Henri Veesaar likely late first-round selection
- •Draft starts tonight at 8 p.m. ET at Barclays Center
- •Wilson led UNC in scoring, rebounds, and assists
- •This marks first time since 2019 two UNC players drafted
- 2:42 PMYahoo Sports — UNC in the NBA Draft: Time, TV info, streaming and first-round order
"Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar are projected to be first round picks in the 2026 NBA Draft tonight in New York.
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