Caleb Wilson’s Comeback & Tar Heels’ Fall | Tar Heel Basketball News

Caleb Wilson dropped a jaw-dropping 35-point game in his summer league debut—tying an unofficial record—after a five-month layoff, hitting 12 field goals and 7 threes while grabbing 5 rebounds and dishing steals and blocks. His return came nearly a year after tearing his hand and wrist in a February game against North Carolina, a loss that not only ended his freshman season but also triggered a chain reaction: the firing of coach Hubert Davis, the departure of key players like Henri Veesaar, and a collapse that doomed UNC’s NCAA Tournament hopes. Wilson admitted he was crying before the game, wrestling with guilt over the team’s collapse and his coach’s firing—until he finally got back on the court and reminded everyone why he was once a top Tar Heel. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e228ec922064665a