Caleb Wilson Named To Naismith Trophy Watch List

Posted Nov 3, 2025
UNC freshman Caleb Wilson is one of 50 college basketball players to earn a spot on the preseason watch list for the 2025-26 Naismith Trophy, given to the national player of the year. Wilson, a 6-10 forward from Atlanta, will play his first official collegiate game Monday when the Tar Heels host Central Arkansas at 7 p.m. in the Smith Center on ACC Network. (GoHeels.com)

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