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04/13 18:33 CDT Tar Heels' Caleb Wilson makes 1-and-done leap official as top
NBA prospect
Tar Heels' Caleb Wilson makes 1-and-done leap official as top NBA prospect
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) --- North Carolina freshman Caleb Wilson is headed to
the NBA draft after what he called "the most fun year of my life" playing for
the Tar Heels.
The program released a video statement Monday from the 6-foot-10 forward
regarded as a top prospect in the June draft. That made Wilson's one-and-done
route official, coming after he had posted an "#8out" message on social media
late last month indicating he was headed in that anticipated direction.
"I am grateful for the opportunity I had to represent North Carolina," Wilson
said. "Wearing No. 8, running out of that historic tunnel every day for
practice and games, and i'm happy to say every day I gave it my all."
Wilson averaged 19.8 points and 9.4 rebounds in a dynamic season was cut short
by injury, first a broken bone in his left hand days after a thrilling win
against rival Duke. Then, when he was on the verge of returning, he broke his
right thumb in a non-contact drill to end his season on the eve of Round 2 with
the Blue Devils.
Still, Wilson was named a second-team Associated Press All-American, a
distinction that will ensure that he will be included among the honored jerseys
in the Smith Center rafters.
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AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll
and https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketball
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