Caleb Wilson Smashing Through Expectations Early

Posted Nov 21, 2025
Caleb Wilson, the long and freakishly athletic forward, arrived in Chapel Hill with lottery pick expectations, the lone knock on the top-10 prospect centering on his raw offensive game. Through five games, the freshman phenom has somehow smashed through those projections, offering potential reminiscent of some of the best Tar Heel rookies to play at UNC. (Inside Carolina)

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