UNC Tar Heels
Caleb Wilson fractures right thumb in practice
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University of North Carolina freshman Caleb Wilson has suffered a season-ending injury to his right thumb during practice on March 5, 2026. The 19-year-old star, who was set to return from a previous left-hand injury, will undergo surgery and miss the remainder of the season, including March Madness. This blow comes at a critical time for the No. 17 Tar Heels as they prepare for their rivalry game against No. 1 Duke.
North Carolina freshman Caleb Wilson, out since fracturing his left hand on February 10 against Miami, will miss the Tar Heels' ACC matchup against Clemson on March 3. Despite progress in recovery, the projected NBA lottery pick is limited to non-contact workouts as No. 18 UNC (23-6) hosts the Tigers (21-8).
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North Carolina freshman forward Caleb Wilson suffered a fracture in his left hand during the first half of the Tar Heels' 75-66 loss at Miami on Tuesday. The university announced the injury on Thursday, February 12, 2026, after additional imaging revealed the damage despite initial negative X-rays. Wilson, a projected top-five pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, is out indefinitely as evaluations continue.