The vibes around Chapel Hill haven’t been high over the last week or so, with the Tar Heels suffering back-to-back losses to Stanford, and Wake Forest, after a four-game winning streak, but everyone should have an extra pep in their step today after some important recruiting news came down during the night. After missing out AJ Dybantsa, Hubert Davis and his coaching staff turned their full attention to Caleb Wilson, a five-star power forward, from the state of Georgia, and a top 10 overall recruit in the 2025 cycle. Last night, on Inside the NBA, the popular show that runs on TNT, Caleb Wilson announced his commitment to UNC, picking Hubert Davis and the Tar Heels over the Kentucky Wildcats, giving Davis another big recruiting win.
When Hubert Davis took over for Roy Williams, he vowed that Carolina Basketball was going to be a factor on the recruiting trail again, and he has delivered on that promise. The commitment of Wilson, gives Davis his fourth, top 15 player in a recruiting cycle, joining current freshmen Ian Jackson and Drake Powell, along with current sophomore, Elliot Cadeau.
Playing for Holy Innocents, out of the state of Georgia, Wilson is enjoying a great start to his senior season, averaging a double-double, with over 24 points, and 11 rebounds.
Here is how Adam Finklestein, Director of Scouting for 247Sports breaks down Wilson’s game: “Wilson is an athletic and wiry four-man with significant two-way tools. He has continued to grow and now has positional size at 6-foot-9 along with a 7-foot wingspan, 9-foot standing reach, and a rangy, elastic body type. He's gradually filling out a naturally leaner frame but is extremely mobile for his size and able to cover the court. Wilson's combination of size, effortless mobility, and flexibility gives him extreme potential versatility on the defensive end of the floor. He's already capable of guarding multiple positions, switching onto guards, and being a major rim protector (2.5 blocks per game in the EYBL). His court coverage and total defensive metrics are off the charts as he can fly around the floor covering up mistakes, getting his hands on a ton of balls, and making plays (3.8 stocks per game). Offensively, he's not a natural alpha or creator, and because he had such a significant early reputation, there have been times when he's tried too hard to be an offensive focal point. This summer, he found an ideal role as a secondary threat and thrived because of it. He impacts the game as an offensive rebounder, sa olid passer, with his ability to make quick drives for a couple of bounces, find easy baskets around the rim or in transition, and with a very good left hand. He also loves to take the ball off the defensive glass and start the break himself. Wilson has a soft touch around the rim, but he's still an inconsistent outside shooter. His mechanics are a bit questionable as he can shoot down from a high release point and generate a ball that can be hard and flat. There are also times he can settle for low-percentage step-backs from the mid-range or the mid-post. Finding a consistently translatable offensive niche, especially in a high-level half-court game, is a key variable for him at the next level. Right now, Wilson is a physically gifted hybrid four who has continued to grow, has extreme defensive potential, and is at his best offensively in a supportive role from about 16 feet and in.”
Wilson is the third player to commit to UNC in the 2025 recruiting cycle, joining combo guards Derek Dixon, and Isaiah Denis.
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