Caleb Wilson’s prospects heading into the 2026 NBA Draft may have taken a big hit on Friday.
The University of North Carolina freshman forward will reportedly miss the rest of the NCAA season after undergoing surgery to repair a broken right thumb, the team announced on Friday.
Wilson suffered the injury in a non-contact drill in practice on Thursday.
The 19-year-old has put himself in the running to be the No. 1 overall pick in June, currently projected as the fourth-best prospect by The Athletic. Wilson has averaged 19.8 points, 9.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.4 blocks on 31.3 minutes per game through 24 appearances.
Wilson ranks top 50 among all Division I players in average points and rebounds, and total double-doubles (11) this season.
The Atlanta native has helped spearhead the Tar Heels to a 24-6 record (12-5 in conference play), ranking 17th in the country and 4th in the ACC.