Veesaar's NBA Draft Exit Forces UNC to Rely on Transfer Maxim Logue for 2026-27 Center

Henri Veesaar's NBA Draft declaration prompts UNC to identify Florida Atlantic transfer Maxim Logue as the primary center for the 2026-27 season.

Henri Veesaar, who averaged 17.8 points and 8.7 rebounds per game in the 2025-26 season, has declared for the NBA Draft. His strong performance included 60.8% shooting from the field, 42.6% from three-point range, 2.1 assists, and 1.2 blocks per game.

This declaration removes a key component from the Tar Heels' frontcourt. Veesaar's statistical output in his full-time starter season marked career-bests, establishing him as a central figure for the team.

North Carolina is now identifying Maxim Logue, a transfer from Florida Atlantic, as the leading option for its 2026-27 starting center role. Logue's commitment positions him to fill the void created by Veesaar's departure.

Logue averaged 4.8 points and 3.1 rebounds per game last season across 49 games, playing 11.2 minutes per contest between Florida Atlantic and Oregon State. His offensive rebounding, at 1.9 boards per game, was a notable aspect of his previous season's play.

Veesaar's exit heightens the program's focus on its frontcourt strategy for the upcoming season. The team now relies on Logue to anchor the interior.

Attention for North Carolina turns to how the program integrates Logue into its system and addresses any further roster needs to solidify its interior presence for the 2026-27 season.