Pros:

• quick feet on defense; appears capable switching onto the perimeter

• spacing threat from three; form looks comfortable

• real driving threat from the perimiter; good handler through contact

• great finishing touch

• helpside rim protector

• great feel and IQ; stays within offensive flow

Cons:

• prone to getting dominated on the glass if he’s out-matched physically

• can’t screen

• doesn’t operate much through the post; avoids physicality if he can

• draft age

C: good starter

F: end of rotation

Stretch Big

Really high offensive IQ, very fluid with great hands. He’s also very competitive and aggressive. Would really allow for a range of attack for teams to utilise. Also a very underrated passer. The concern is his rebounding output and rim protection. Can he be a full-time 5 if he can’t control the paint?

Mobile, playmaking stretch five STRENGTHS

• Length, size and mobility

• Has excellent offensive feel & IQ

• Strong finisher and rim pressurer

• Showing potential as a legit floor spacer

• Moves the ball well

• Help defense in the paint

WEAKNESSES

• Overall defensive skillset

• Can struggle in the post

• Defensive discipline and effort

• Lacks power when finishing through contact

• Needs to be better at contested rebounds

PLAYS LIKE: A lighter mix of Kyle Filipowski & Isaiah Hartenstein

RANGE: Mid-1st

Henri Veesaar has emerged as one of the better modern-NBA bigs in the college game right now. Since transferring to UNC he has really developed a nice perimeter scoring package making him an ideal stretch big man. He is efficient in the low post, finishes plays on both ends of the floor well and can facilitate a bit from central parts of the floor. He isn't overly mobile which will limit him and he's not a big shot blocker so his defensive value is quite capped. Most of his intrigue will come offensively and he likely will never be a high quality NBA starting center. The league is always searching for reserve bigs though and one who can space the floor is very valuable.

NBA Comp: Kyle Filipowski

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