UNC freshman star Caleb Wilson has died from a broken left hand, but it’s unclear how long he will miss.
The school announced the nature of Wilson’s injury on Thursday, two days after the 11th-ranked Tar Heels lost to Miami. With NCAA Tournament Selection Sunday about a month away, this could be a huge blow for UNC, where the 6-foot-10 forward is viewed as a high-end prospect in the NBA while leading the team in scoring (19.8) and rebounding (9.4).
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Wilson exited the Miami game heading to the tunnel, then returned to the game with tape on his left wrist and palm area, finishing with a season-low 12 points.
X-rays taken during the game came back negative for a fracture, the program said in a release. But additional imaging after the team returned to Chapel Hill revealed a fracture, and the evaluation process is ongoing to determine a timetable for his return.
Wilson, who is from Atlanta, ranks sixth in the nation in scoring among freshmen.
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