UNC's Caleb Wilson declares for NBA Draft, a projected top pick

North Carolina freshman forward Caleb Wilson, a first-team All-ACC selection and a consensus second-team All-American , announced on Instagram that he will enter the 2026 NBA Draft. In a recent mock draft by USA TODAY Sports , Wilson is projected as a top-five pick, going No. 4 overall to the Sacramento Kings.

Before his season-ending injury, Wilson was one of the best players in college basketball. He led UNC in scoring at 19. 8 points per game and rebounding at 9.

4 per game. He also averaged 1. 5 steals and 1.

4 blocks, both still team highs. Wilson recorded 11 double-doubles, tied for the second most by a freshman in program history. Wilson rewrote the Tar Heels’ freshman record book for scoring, rebounding, 20-point games and double-doubles.