Tar Heels in pros: Caleb Wilson scores 20; Coby White still out; eight in G League camps

Posted Oct 29, 2026
As Caleb Wilson kept stacking good nights five games into his rookie NBA season, Coby White still hasn’t made his season debut and eight former UNC players are in G League camp, including Drake Powell. Wilson, one of seven Tar Heels still with NBA teams, put up 20 points, six rebounds, four assists and two steals in 38 minutes on Wednesday night. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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