University of North Carolina freshman forward Caleb Wilson is anticipated to return to the court shortly after breaking his left hand during a game against Miami on February 10th. The 6-foot-10 player, who averages nearly 20 points per game, is eager to rejoin his 16th-ranked teammates for the final stretch of the regular season.
University of North Carolina’s standout freshman Caleb Wilson is expected to make his comeback from a fractured left hand in the near future, according to head coach Hubert Davis.
The towering forward broke his non-shooting hand during the Tar Heels’ 75-66 defeat against Miami on February 10th.
Wilson has been a dominant force for the 16th-ranked North Carolina squad (20-5, 8-4 Atlantic Coast Conference), putting up impressive numbers with 19.8 points and 9.4 rebounds per game.
During his Monday evening radio program, Davis praised Wilson’s determination and eagerness to return to action.
“Caleb, he is great,” Davis stated. “I think if I said ‘OK,’ I think he would play with his cast on or his splint. I think he would. He’s just champing at the bit to come back because obviously he loves to play, but he loves his teammates and he loves playing here.”
Davis continued with optimism about the timeline, saying, “He’ll be back on the floor soon, so that’ll be great.”
The 6-foot-10 Wilson has garnered significant attention as a potential top-five selection in the 2026 NBA Draft.
With Tuesday evening’s matchup against Pittsburgh in Chapel Hill included, North Carolina faces six remaining contests in their regular season schedule.
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