Henri Veesaar Reminds UNC What It Was Missing At Syracuse, Details Absence
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Key Points:
- Henri Veesaar returned to North Carolina's lineup after missing two games due to a lower-body injury, leading the Tar Heels to a 77-64 victory over Syracuse with 19 points and strong defensive contributions.
- During Veesaar's absence, UNC struggled offensively, shooting below 40 percent and facing difficulties with defensive switches, highlighting his importance in creating mismatches and opening up the offense.
- Veesaar's return was a game-time decision, with limited practice since his injury, but he quickly regained rhythm during the game and played 26 minutes under a minutes restriction.
- UNC coach Hubert Davis emphasized Veesaar's impact on both ends of the court, noting his size alters shots defensively and his
