Henri Veesaar - College Basketball News & Rumors

Why Henri Veesaar is North Carolina's most important team transfer for 2025-26 Since Hubert Davis succeeded Roy Williams in 2021 North Carolina has been on quite the rocky ride. After a run to the national title game in...

JULY 22, 2025 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM

Expert Analysis: Henri Veesaar's Big Commitment; UNC's Upgraded Frontcourt Inside Carolina analysts Sherrell McMillan and Sean Moran break down what UNC is getting in Veesaar.

APRIL 5, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

Signs with Tar Heels Veesaar will transfer to North Carolina, per Jonathan Givony of ESPN.com.

Impact The forward spent two seasons with Arizona, and got much more involved in his second year, averaging 9.4 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists across 20.8 minutes with five starts. Now, he'll take his talents to Chapel Hill, where the seven-footer will have two seasons of eligibility remaining.

APRIL 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Entering transfer portal Veesaar has entered the transfer portal, VerbalCommits.com reports.

Impact The 7-foot sophomore was limited to just five starts in 2024-25, although he logged a decent 20.8 minutes per game in his 37 appearances. He'll aim to boost the frontcourt depth in another program while aiming to secure a more prominent role elsewhere.

MARCH 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Love goes down swinging for Arizona with 35 points in Sweet 16 loss to Duke

Caleb Love once put away Duke at the Final Four — and ended coach Mike Krzyzewski’s career

MARCH 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Arizona overwhelms Akron with 3s and dunks in 93-65 March Madness victory

Jaden Bradley, Trey Townsend and Caleb Love hit 3-pointers within the first two minutes, and No. 4 seed Arizona easily dismissed 13th-seeded Akron 93-65 in the first round of the N...

MARCH 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Arizona knocks out Kansas to reach Big 12 semifinals KANSAS CITY, Mo.- Henri Veesaar and KJ Lewis each scored 19 points to lead Arizona to an 88-77 victory over Kansas in the quarterfinals of t...

MARCH 14, 2025 • KANSASCITY.COM

Arizona KOs Kansas to reach Big 12 semifinals KANSAS CITY, Mo.- Henri Veesaar and KJ Lewis each scored 19 points to lead Arizona to an 88-77 victory over Kansas in the quarterfinals of t...

MARCH 14, 2025 • SACBEE.COM

Arizona KOs Kansas to reach Big 12 semifinals KANSAS CITY, Mo.- Henri Veesaar and KJ Lewis each scored 19 points to lead Arizona to an 88-77 victory over Kansas in the quarterfinals of t...

MARCH 14, 2025 • SACBEE.COM

Arizona pulls away late to beat Kansas 88-77 in a Big 12 Conference Tournament quarterfinal

Henri Veesaar and KJ Lewis scored 19 points apiece and Arizona pulled away late to beat Kansas 88-77 in a Big 12 Conference Tournament quarterfinal at T-Mobile Center

MARCH 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Not starting Thursday Veesaar is not starting Thursday's game versus Kansas, Jason Scheer of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Veesaar is moving back to the bench with Trey Townsend getting the starting nod. Veesaar started five of the last six regular season games and played very well over that stretch, averaging 12.0 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 25 minutes per game.

MARCH 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gets start vs. Kansas Veesaar will start against Kansas on Saturday, Jason Scheer of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Veesaar is set to notch his fifth start in the last six games. The sophomore forward is coming off a 22-point outing, his highest total of the season. In his last five games, the forward averages 13.4 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.4 blocks. He replaces Trey Townsend in the starting five.

MARCH 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 24 Arizona visits Kansas following Veesaar's 22-point performance

MARCH 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Kansas hosts Veesaar and No. 24 Arizona

MARCH 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Leads team off bench Veesaar notched 22 points (8-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and four blocks over 23 minutes during Tuesday's 113-100 win over Arizona State.

Impact Veesaar was moved to the bench after having started the previous four games and responded with a season-high 22 points while falling just two boards shy of a double-double. The sophomore big man connected on a couple of threes while shooting 8-for-12 from the field. He also added a season-best four rejections, the 10th time this season he's recorded multiple blocks in a contest. Veesaar has picked up his game over the stretch run, reaching double figures in scoring during eight of the last 10 games while averaging 12.9 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.1 steals and 1.4 blocks during that stretch.

MARCH 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 24 Arizona handles Arizona State in shootout Henri Veesaar scored a career-high 22 points and had eight rebounds to lead No.24 Arizona to a 113-100 victory over Arizona State on Tuesday...

MARCH 5, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

No. 24 Arizona handles ASU in shootout Henri Veesaar scored a career-high 22 points and had eight rebounds to lead No. 24 Arizona to a 113-100 victory Tuesday night over Arizona S...

MARCH 5, 2025 • WATAUGADEMOCRAT.COM

Henri Veesaar scores 22 points, No. 24 Arizona pulls away to beat rival Arizona State 113-100

Henri Veesaar scored 22 points, Caleb Love added 21 and No. 24 Arizona pulled away for a 113-100 win over rival Arizona State

MARCH 5, 2025 • Associated Press

No. 9 Iowa State hosts No. 22 Arizona after Love's 23-point performance

No. 22 Arizona plays the No. 9 Iowa State Cyclones after Caleb Love scored 23 points in the Wildcats' 83-66 victory against the Utah Utes

MARCH 1, 2025 • Associated Press

First career start Veesaar is listed amongst Arizona's starting five ahead of Monday's showdown with Baylor, Foster Nicholas of 247Sports.com> reports.

Impact Veesaar will make his first collegiate start as Trey Townsend shifts to the bench. The 7-foot sophomore is averaging 8.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 0.7 steals and 1.1 blocks on 18.4 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Henri Veesaar sparks Arizona to big win over Texas Tech: 4 takeaways The Arizona Wildcats are deep, talented and can beat teams in a variety of ways. Tommy Lloyd's team showed off its versatility again on Satu...

FEBRUARY 9, 2025 • SI.COM

Posts 17 off bench Veesaar provided 17 points (8-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals over 22 minutes during Tuesday's 85-74 victory over BYU.

Impact Veesaar shot 80-percent on 10 shot attempts, contributing 17 points, six boards, a block and two steals during Tuesday's win. It's the second-consecutive game and fifth time during conference play that Veesaar has come off the bench to provide a double-digit spark offensively. The seven-footer is averaging 10.1 points on 63.4-percent shooting with 5.2 rebounds and 1.6 blocks across 19.6 minutes through 11 Big-12 games.

FEBRUARY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers off bench Veesaar amassed 19 points (9-11 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-1 FT), seven rebounds, two blocks and two steals in 19 minutes during Tuesday's 81-70 victory over Baylor.

Impact Veesaar led the way for the Wildcats during Tuesday's win, delivering 19 points and seven rebounds in just 19 minutes off the bench. It was a season-best performance for the sophomore reserve center who shot 81.8-percent on 9-for-11 shooting from the floor. Veesaar has scored 14 or more points three times in five conference games after having reached double figures in just two of 11 games during the non-conference slate. Across 22.4 minutes, Veesaar is averaging 12.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.6 blocks during conference play.

JANUARY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Veesaar scores 19 as Arizona knocks off No. 25 Baylor 81-70 for 7th straight win

Henri Veesaar scored 19 points and Arizona stretched its winning streak to seven games with an 81-70 victory over No. 25 Baylor

JANUARY 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Nets 15 points off bench Veesaar finished with 15 points (6-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one block across 18 minutes during Monday's 90-81 win over TCU.

Impact Veesaar came off the bench to contribute a season-high 15 points on 6-for-7 shooting from the floor. After taking a medical redshirt last season due to an elbow injury, it was the third time this season Veesaar has reached double-figures in scoring and the most the sophomore has scored since posting 16 points as a freshman in December of 2022.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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