{"id":711491,"date":"2026-04-16T02:34:49","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T02:34:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/711491\/"},"modified":"2026-04-16T02:34:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T02:34:49","slug":"caleb-wilson-bids-good-bye-to-north-carolina-hello-to-nba-field-level-media-professional-sports-content-solutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/711491\/","title":{"rendered":"Caleb Wilson bids good-bye to North Carolina, hello to NBA – Field Level Media – Professional sports content solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"

It turns out Caleb Wilson\u2019s final game with North Carolina occurred on Feb. 10.<\/p>\n

The freshman star formally became a one-and-done player by declaring for the NBA draft this week. He\u2019s a likely top-five draft pick.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am grateful for the opportunity I had to represent North Carolina,\u201d Wilson said in a video. \u201cWearing No. 8, running out of that historic tunnel every day for practice and games, and I\u2019m happy to say every day I gave it my all.\u201d<\/p>\n

The 6-foot-10 Wilson was a second-team All-American and averaged 19.8 points and 9.4 rebounds in 24 games. He missed the last nine game games due to hand and thumb injuries.<\/p>\n

He fractured his left hand against Miami on Feb. 10. When he was close to returning from that ailment, Wilson broke his right thumb while dunking in practice on March 5 and underwent surgery.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis past year has been the most fun year of my life, although it has been filled with a lot of growth and adversity,\u201d Wilson said in his announcement. \u201cI will always cherish this university and the people that make this place what it is.\u201d<\/p>\n

His decision to become a pro comes after North Carolina fired coach Hubert Davis and hired former NBA head coach Michael Malone.<\/p>\n

The Tar Heels lost 82-78 in overtime to VCU in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.<\/p>\n

\u2013Field Level Media<\/p>\n

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