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Tar Heels' Caleb Wilson makes 1-and-done leap official as top NBA prospect
Wilson averaged 19.8 points and 9.4 rebounds and earned second-team Associated Press All-American honors despite injuries.
- On Monday, North Carolina freshman Caleb Wilson declared for the 2026 NBA draft after one season with the Tar Heels. The 6-foot-10 forward announced his decision in a video statement, calling the experience "the most fun year of my life."
- Wilson's dynamic freshman season ended early after a fractured left hand on Feb. 10 and a broken right thumb in a non-contact drill. Despite the injuries, he averaged 19.8 points and 9.4 rebounds for the Tar Heels.
- The 19-year-old was named a second-team Associated Press All-American, a distinction ensuring his jersey will be honored in the Smith Center rafters. He connected on 57.8 percent of field goals while recording 1.5 steals and 1.4 blocks per game.
- ESPN projects Wilson to be selected fourth in June's draft, positioning him among the elite prospects. Bleacher Report analyst Jonathan Wasserman called him a "top-five lock" due to his athleticism and versatile playmaking.
- Wilson, who previously posted "#8out" on social media, wrote "never take it for granted" reflecting on his time in Chapel Hill. His All-American honor ensures his legacy will be preserved in the Smith Center rafters.
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