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North Carolina HC Hubert Davis Provides Update on Henri Veesaar Injury
Veesaar has missed the last two games due to a lower-body injury.
Published on Feb. 20, 2026
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North Carolina basketball has been dealing with injuries to key players Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar. Head coach Hubert Davis provided an update on Veesaar's status, saying the standout center is "day-to-day" and hasn't been practicing. Veesaar's presence is crucial for the Tar Heels, as he ranks second on the team in scoring and rebounds per game.
Why it matters
North Carolina has struggled without Veesaar and Wilson, as evidenced by their blowout loss to NC State on Tuesday night. The Tar Heels have shown they can be one of the most dangerous teams in the country when healthy, but injuries have hampered their progress this season.
The details
Veesaar suffered a lower-body injury in a loss to Miami on Feb. 10 and has missed the last two games, including the blowout defeat against NC State. Head coach Hubert Davis said Veesaar is "day-to-day" and hasn't been practicing. Veesaar is a crucial part of the Tar Heels' lineup, ranking second on the team in scoring (16.4 ppg) and rebounds (9.0 rpg).
- Veesaar suffered the injury on Feb. 10 in a loss to Miami.
- Veesaar has missed the last two games, including the Feb. 18 loss to NC State.
The players
Hubert Davis
The head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels basketball team.
Henri Veesaar
A standout center for the North Carolina Tar Heels who has been sidelined with a lower-body injury.
Caleb Wilson
A key player for the North Carolina Tar Heels who has also been sidelined with an injury.
What they’re saying
“Henri Veesaar is 'day-to-day' per Hubert Davis. Doesn't sound like he's been practicing.”
— Shelby Swanson, Reporter, The News & Observer (X, formerly Twitter)
What’s next
The Tar Heels will hope to get both Veesaar and Wilson back soon as they look to bounce back from the loss to NC State and make a push for the NCAA Tournament.
The takeaway
North Carolina's struggles without Veesaar and Wilson highlight the importance of having a healthy roster, especially for a team with championship aspirations. The Tar Heels have shown they can be a dominant team when at full strength, but injuries have been a challenge this season.
