Caleb Wilson’s history-making first 13 games echo UNC’s greatest freshmen
Posted Dec 28, 2025
Any discussion about the best freshman seasons in Carolina Basketball history includes Phil Ford, Antawn Jamison, Tyler Hansbrough, and Armando Bacot. Caleb Wilson has taken only 13 games to play his way into that chat. Wilson’s numbers aren’t just good; they’re making history. He’s averaging a team-high 19.6 points and an ACC-high 10.8 rebounds.
(Tar Heel Tribune)
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