Henri Veesaar Has Landed in Chapel Hill And He’s Ready to Write His Own Legacy at Caleb Love’s Old Home 👀🔥
Henri Veesaar the 7-foot Estonian sensation from Arizona has officially touched down in Chapel Hill, not just as North Carolina’s newest big man, but as a potential program-changing piece.
Yes, he’s already in Chapel Hill. The bags are unpacked. The workouts have begun. The Tar Heels just added a major weapon to their frontcourt, and make no mistake: this isn’t just another transfer this is a statement move.
From Tucson to Tobacco Road
Two years ago, North Carolina watched one of their brightest stars, Caleb Love, pack his bags for Arizona. Now, the basketball gods have delivered some poetic balance: Arizona is sending a star right back.
And Veesaar isn’t just any player. The redshirt sophomore averaged 9.4 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks in just under 21 minutes per game this past season for a loaded Wildcats squad. A true stretch big with pro potential, Veesaar has 3-point range, soft hands, and an ever-growing understanding of the game. His biggest hurdle? Foul trouble. But if he cleans that up under Hubert Davis’ staff, he’s a future lottery pick in waiting.
Don’t just take our word for it — even opposing coaches agree.
“Their big guy [Henri Veesaar], he’s a pro.”
Baylor head coach Scott Drew
An Emotional Farewell, and a New Beginning
What makes Veesaar’s move to UNC even more compelling is the personal layer. After Arizona’s Sweet 16 loss to Duke, Veesaar openly praised Caleb Love, his former teammate and the man whose footsteps he’ll now follow in Chapel Hill.
“He’s the best teammate we have,” Veesaar said, visibly emotional. “He pushed me so much over the last two years. I’m so grateful for him.”
“After I missed a free throw, he came up to me and said, ‘We worked way too hard. You got this.’ I didn’t miss again. I made seven straight.”
Now, Veesaar walks into Love’s former arena not as a replacement, but as a new chapter. A stretch-five with elite upside, taking his talents to one of the most storied programs in the country, looking to help rebuild UNC after a disappointing early exit last March.
A Message to the Nation
The fact that Veesaar is already in Chapel Hill, getting acclimated and locked in for offseason workouts, shows how serious he is. And how serious UNC is about getting back on top.
With Veesaar now in the mix, a strong incoming class, and veteran leaders returning, North Carolina is quietly stacking the pieces for a revenge tour in 2025-26.
And the 7-foot unicorn from Estonia? He just might be the key that unlocks it all.
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