Caleb Wilson

WATCH: Caleb Wilson leads Tar Heels to dominant win over Notre Dame

Published

January 21, 2026

Closeup shot of UNC Tar Heels freshman Caleb Wilson.

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UNC freshman Caleb Wilson had yet another strong all-around performance on Wednesday, leading the Tar Heels to a lopsided 91-69 victory over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

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22 PTS (8-11 FG, 1-3 3PT, 5-8 FTs)
7 REBS
5 AST
1 STL
1 BLK

Here’s my big board so far…

Cameron Boozer
AJ Dybantsa
Caleb Wilson
Darryn Peterson
Darius Acuff Jr.

Subject to change and still in progress… pic.twitter.com/RNEI7VGWpR

— Frankie Vision (@Frankie_Vision) January 22, 2026

Coming off of a two-game losing streak, the Tar Heels hit the ground running and never looked back, leading the game from start to finish.

Wilson’s strong night was the highlight of a performance that saw UNC shoot 51% from the field while holding Notre Dame to just 36% from the field.

With conference play now in full swing, Wilson has established himself as a clear top-five prospect in the 2026 NBA Draft Class. The Tar Heels will need him to be locked in on Saturday as they take on No. 14 Virginia.

James Parker is a sports writer for Ball Exclusives, follow him on X @TheJames_Parker

About the Author Published Jan 21, 2026

JAMES PARKER

James Parker is a sports reporter and writer for Ball Exclusives. With a bachelor's degree earned at the age of 19, he’s spent years working as a sports journalist, including an award-winning stint at The Appalachian. He has never used AI for his work in any way, shape or form.