Caleb Wilson Named To Naismith Trophy Player Of The Year Late-Season Team

Posted Feb 19, 2026
UNC forward Caleb Wilson is one of 30 players named Thursday to the Naismith Trophy Men's College Player of the Year Late-Season Team. The Atlanta native leads the Tar Heels with 19.8 points and 9.4 rebounds per game. He has set UNC freshman records by scoring double figures in all 24 games to begin his career and with 17 20-point games. (GoHeels.com)

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