Story by
Caleb Wilson’s injury update will excite North Carolina fans
- Story by
- Caleb Wilson’s injury update will excite North Carolina fans
Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
Caleb Wilson's injury update will excite North Carolina fans appeared first on ClutchPoints . Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here .
North Carolina will look for back-to-back wins when it faces longtime rival NC State on Tuesday. The Tar Heels are coming off a victory against Pittsburgh on Saturday, even though they played without Caleb Wilson .
Advertisement
Wilson, who leads the team with 19.8 points and 9.4 rebounds, was recovering from a hand injury he sustained in their loss to Miami on Tuesday. He was in a medical brace.
It remains unclear when the 19-year-old rookie will return, but North Carolina coach Hubert Davis expressed optimism , stating that Wilson will "be back on the floor soon."
"If I said OK, I think he would play (right now) with his cast/splint on," added Davis, as quoted by CBS Sports' Noah Weiskopf.
The 11th-ranked Tar Heels also played without Henri Veesaar, the team's second-leading scorer at 16.4 points, in their win over the Panthers. Veesaar was suffering from an illness.
Advertisement
He has been deemed questionable for their game against NC State.
According to a report from The News & Observer's Shelby Swanson, Wilson will not undergo surgery for his fractured hand. It added that he has been seen using a bone growth stimulator.
Wilson has led UNC to a 20-5 record , including 8-4 in the ACC. His all-around excellence has been the team's main weapon, with Davis getting comfortable enough to hand the keys to the touted freshman.
Wilson said he is targeting a return for their rematch with arch-nemesis Duke on March 7. North Carolina won the previous meeting, 71-68, with Seth Trimble delivering the game-winning three-pointer.
Advertisement
Wilson played all 40 minutes of that game, tallying 23 points, four rebounds, two assists, and two steals.
Related: Houston basketball HC Kelvin Sampson focused on Arizona after loss to Iowa State
Related: Houston basketball HC Kelvin Sampson sends classy message to Iowa State, TJ Otzelberger
