Summary
North Carolina's men's basketball team will start the NCAA Tournament without their standout freshman Caleb Wilson, who is injured. Despite his injuries, Wilson had an impressive season and earned national recognition, marking him as one of UNC's exceptional first-year players.
Key Facts
- The North Carolina Tar Heels are playing against the VCU Rams in the NCAA Tournament.
- Freshman Caleb Wilson is out due to a wrist and thumb injury.
- Wilson was named to the AP Second Team All-American for his performance.
- He averaged 19.8 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game this season.
- Wilson achieved 17 games with over 20 points and 11 double-doubles.
- His jersey will be honored in the Dean E. Smith Center.
- Wilson is anticipated to be a top pick in the upcoming NBA draft.
- He joins Tyler Hansbrough as the only freshmen with honored jerseys at UNC.
