As the Tar Heels gear up for a Monday night showdown, North Carolina and Coach Hubert Davis are preparing for a clash with the No. 21 Louisville Cardinals. Unfortunately, they’ll be without Caleb Wilson, who’s still nursing a left-hand injury.
The good news for UNC fans is the return of Henri Veesaar. After dealing with a lower extremity injury, Veesaar made a triumphant comeback in Saturday's win over Syracuse, dropping a team-high 19 points.
With only a short break before facing Louisville, concerns about his availability were quickly put to rest. Veesaar confidently assured everyone post-game that he’ll be ready for action:
With just two days to recover before Louisville visits, Veesaar expressed his readiness for Monday’s matchup.
Veesaar’s quick declaration of fitness is a positive sign. Initially listed as questionable, he was upgraded to probable on the injury report after participating in a limited practice on Friday. His performance against Syracuse was impressive, and he’ll need to replicate that form against a formidable Louisville team.
Despite playing at home, North Carolina enters the game as a 2.5-point underdog, according to FanDuel. This indicates that the oddsmakers expect a tough battle against a determined Cardinals squad.
Alongside Veesaar, players like Seth Trimble, Zayden High, and Jarin Stevenson will need to step up if UNC hopes to pull off an upset. Veesaar’s resilience will be crucial, as he’s ready to push through any lingering discomfort to help his team strive for victory.