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UNC Star Caleb Wilson Declares for 2026 NBA Draft

The UNC freshman is projected as a top-five pick after an injury-shortened season.

Overview

  • Caleb Wilson announced via Instagram that he will enter the 2026 NBA draft, ending his UNC stint after one year.
  • The 6-foot-10 forward averaged 19.8 points and 9.4 rebounds with 57.8% shooting, plus 2.7 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.4 blocks.
  • His season ended early when he fractured his left hand on Feb. 10 and then broke his thumb in early March, which kept him out the rest of the way.
  • He earned first-team All-ACC honors and was named a second-team All-American during a standout freshman campaign.
  • Mock drafts widely place him in the lottery, with Bleacher Report projecting him No. 4 to the Sacramento Kings in June.