How Caleb Wilson can reach even greater heights for UNC basketball, NBA future

Posted Feb 5, 2026
Caleb Wilson is setting scoring records, ripping rebounds and taking flight with rim-rattling dunks as a star freshman for UNC basketball. Even with all of the success through 21 games for the 14th-ranked Tar Heels (17-4, 6-3 ACC), Wilson has several ways of reaching new heights before he likely becomes a top-five pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. (USA Today)

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