Caleb Wilson Named National Player of the Week

Posted Feb 9, 2026
UNC freshman forward Caleb Wilson has been named Naismith Trophy National Player of the Week. The freshman totaled 45 points, 13 rebounds, and shot a combined 14 for 26 from the floor in a pair of Tar Heel wins last week. Wilson recorded 22 points and nine rebounds in Monday's win over Syracuse. In Saturday's win over Duke, he scored 23 points. (GoHeels.com)

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