Veesaar's Pro Potential: UNC's Loss, Cavs' Gain

0:00On April 25, Hanri Visar, the seven-foot big man for the North Carolina Tar Heels, just declared for the 2026 NBA draft, and he's got. First round buzz all around. After transferring from Arizona, he exploded in his first season at UNC, dropping 17 points and grabbing 8.7 rebounds per game. While shooting 61% from the floor, and 42% from deep, he teamed up with Caleb Wilson to form one of the nation's best front courts, earning second team all ACC honors and a final spot for the Karim. Abdul Jabbar Award. Earlier this week, he shut down return rumors and committed to the pros, which caught some off guard since he could have chased big NIL money and more. Time under new coach Michael Malone, now UNC scrambles to replace that production. Draft experts like Kevin O'Connor see him at 29th overall to the Cleveland Cavaliers, raising his agility, shooting touch, playmaking, and rim protection as a perfect fit next to

1:03their bigs. Visar keeps grinding to lock in their pro bag while the heels rebuild.