Caleb Wilson is projected to be one of the top players selected in the upcoming NBA Draft set for Monday, June 23 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y.
During his lone season at North Carolina, Wilson averaged 19.8 points, 9.4 rebounds and 2.7 assists per contest while shooting 57.8 percent from the field, 25.9 percent from 3-point range and 71.3 percent from the free throw line.
Prior to his promising freshman season with the Tar Heels that was cut short by injury, Wilson was a standout at
Holy Innocents Episcopal (Atlanta, Ga.), where he won a state championship during his senior season.
Read on for a closer look at what Wilson's high school career might tell us about his NBA future.
Wilson piled up 1,905 points and 1,171 rebounds during his four-year high school career. (PHOTO: Corey Jones)
Prospect Report Card
High school record/path: Following a 25-23 record during his first two seasons with Holy Innocents Episcopal, Wilson turned things around during his final two seasons with a combined record of 53-11. The Bears finished the season ranked No. 36 in the expanded MaxPreps Top 100 in 2024-25 with a record of 27-4.
Stats/accomplishments: Wilson averaged 20.8 points, 14.6 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 4.4 blocked shots per game as a junior and 21.6 points, 11.1 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 3.5 blocked shots per contest during his final season to earn second team MaxPreps All-America honors.
Outstanding achievement: Posted a career-high 43 points to go along with 16 rebounds in a 92-66 victory over Lovett (Atlanta) as a senior. Also finished one assist shy of a quadruple-double in a 68-66 triumph versus Druid Hills (Atlanta) during his junior year, tallying 23 points, 20 rebounds, 10 blocks and nine assists.
Needs work: Wilson needs to improve his 3-point shooting as he shot 31 percent from deep throughout his high school career and shot 25.9 percent from beyond the arc in his only season at North Carolina.
Best fit/likely landing spot: Projected to be selected with one of the top four picks, Wilson is likely to become the centerpiece of whatever franchise he lands with. Chicago and Memphis are the most likely landings spots.
Grades
Pro potential: A
2025-26 college season: A-
High school resume: A-
