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Former Tar Heels guard helps recruit player to UNC
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As part of North Carolina's roster makeover this past offseason, they were able to land former Arizona center Henri Veesaar out of the transfer portal . The Tar Heels had a big need for height in the paint after struggling to find consistency at the position last season.
The 7-foot center averaged 9.4 points and 5.0 rebounds per game a season ago for the Wildcats but got better as the year went on. He has a high ceiling in terms of potential and will be a starter for the Tar Heels right away. But before Veesaar got here, he got some key advice.
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When deciding where to go in the transfer portal, Veesaar got advice from a former Tar Heel and teammate, Caleb Love. As Veesaar was in the portal, he talked to Love about going to North Carolin, and that's where the guard gave his former program the assist.
"It has a lot of influence," said Veesaar during a press conference on Wednesday . "Very close with Caleb. Everything he said checked all the boxes for me. He said it was a great place to be here. They're definitely going to push me; you're going to get better here. And I would say that's all I could ask for."
That's really good to hear.
Love spent a few seasons at North Carolina, helping lead the Tar Heels to an appearance in the national championship game, including hitting a big shot against Duke in the Final Four. Even while spending the final two seasons at Arizona, Love continued to show respect and support to the Tar Heels.
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Now, let's hope Veesaar can have success with the program this year.
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This article originally appeared on Tar Heels Wire: Former UNC basketball player Caleb Love helped pitch Henri Veesaar
