Through two games, few players in the country have looked better than North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson.<\/p>\n
That includes collegiate veterans, his fellow freshmen, and even some of the top potential draftees in 2026.<\/p>\n
On Friday night, Wilson and the No. 25-ranked Tar Heels took it to Kansas, routing the No. 19-ranked Jayhawks, 87-74, behind a two-way effort. Wilson looked the best player on a floor than not only held several seasoned players, but the potential No. 1 pick in the upcoming draft in Darryn Peterson.<\/p>\n
All in all, Wilson went for 24 points on 75% shooting, hitting nine of his 12 shots and tacking on seven rebounds, four assists and four steals.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Offensively, he got into his typical highlight-worthy dunks, but also showed off plenty of touch in the mid-range. As has been the case throughout his career, the defense was the primary highlight, as his drive and 6-foot-9 frame offer a handful for opposing scorers.\u00a0<\/p>\n
In the postgame, Wilson touched on exactly what\u2019s fueled his hot start to the season, which began with 22 points against Central Arkansas.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think it sets an aggressive tone. Like, we\u2019re here.\u201d Wilson said. \u201cMe personally, I feel like I\u2019ve been disrespected in polls and things like that. People telling me, I\u2019m not a top-three freshman in the ACC. So I\u2019m just going to keep going out here killing people.\u201d<\/p>\n
After touching on the general disrespect, Wilson followed up with a little bit of specifics.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI got a list on my phone, and it\u2019s nowhere near done.\u201d Wilson said. \u201cIt\u2019s a list every game. People think I joke when I say I put stuff on my wallpaper on my phone, but, I put stuff on my wallpaper to make sure I\u2019m pissed.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy wallpaper today was my feeling after the McDonalds All-American Game, when I didn\u2019t touch the ball. And Darryn Peterson was on my team, so that was my wallpaper.\u201d<\/p>\n
After UNC\u2019s win over Kansas, Caleb Wilson told us he changes the wallpaper on his phone before games to make sure he\u2019s \u201cpissed.\u201d<\/p>\n
What was on his phone today?<\/p>\n
\u201cMy feeling from the All American game when I didn\u2019t touch the ball\u2026and {Kansas\u2019} Darryn Peterson was on my team.\u201d pic.twitter.com\/yorTefyLgs<\/a><\/p>\n