Caleb Wilson Sets UNC Freshman Mark With 15th 20-Point Game in Win at Georgia Tech
The 6-foot-10 standout’s 22-point performance delivered the new benchmark, reinforcing early top-five draft projections.
Overview
- Wilson finished with 22 points on 9-for-15 shooting, plus 6 rebounds and 5 assists, in North Carolina’s 91-75 road victory.
- The freshman passed Tyler Hansbrough’s 2005–06 record by logging his 15th 20-point game of the season.
- North Carolina improved to 17-4 overall and 5-3 in ACC play with the win at McCamish Pavilion.
- USA TODAY Sports’ latest 2026 mock draft projects Wilson to go No. 4 to the Indiana Pacers, a forecast that remains subject to change.
- Wilson entered the day averaging roughly 19.9 points and 10.1 rebounds per game and is widely regarded as a one-and-done prospect.