Former North Carolina center Henri Veesaar has signed his rookie contract with the Atlanta Hawks, according to multiple national reports. Henri Veesaar, the No. 52 overall pick by Atlanta in the 2026 NBA Draft, has signed a four-year, $9.3 million deal with the Hawks, according to multiple reports. Veesaar, who spent one season at North Carolina under coach Hubert Davis in 2025-26, elected to forgo his final year of eligibility with the Tar Heels in pursuit of the NBA with hopes of being drafted.