HUGE COMMITMENT: No. 1 Big Man in the Country, Caleb Wilson, Commits to UNC Tar Heels — A Game-Changing Five-Star Addition
Chapel Hill is roaring with excitement.
The North Carolina Tar Heels have just secured a massive victory on the recruiting trail with the commitment of Caleb Wilson, the No. 1 big man in the country and a consensus five-star talent. The 6-foot-10 phenom officially pledged to UNC, instantly making the Tar Heels’ 2025 class one of the most feared and formidable in college basketball.
Wilson’s commitment isn’t just big—it’s program-defining.
A modern-day big with an elite skillset, Wilson blends size, athleticism, and guard-like versatility that has college coaches and NBA scouts buzzing coast to coast. Hailing from Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School in Atlanta, Georgia, Wilson has been torching high-level competition and dominating on both ends of the court. His junior season stat line? A jaw-dropping 21.6 points, 11.3 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 2.1 blocks per game — numbers that prove he’s not just the best big man in the class, but possibly the most complete player in America.
“Caleb Wilson is the future of the game,” one scout declared. “He can score from the post, hit the three, push the ball up the floor, and defend every position. You don’t coach that — you just hand him the ball and watch magic happen.”
Wilson had his pick of the nation’s powerhouse programs, with Duke, Kentucky, Kansas, and Alabama all in hot pursuit. But in the end, it was UNC’s rich history, championship culture, and Coach Hubert Davis’s vision that sealed the deal.
“I’ve always dreamed of playing for a program that values both excellence and family,” Wilson said in his commitment announcement. “When I visited Chapel Hill, I knew — this is home. I want to win banners here. I want to be great here. And I want to do it in Carolina blue.”
Coach Davis, known for his ability to connect deeply with recruits and develop elite talent, was ecstatic.
“Caleb Wilson is a generational talent,” Davis said. “He’s a leader, a competitor, and a young man with tremendous character. He has the drive to be one of the best Tar Heels to ever wear the jersey.”
With Wilson now in the fold, UNC’s frontcourt instantly becomes one of the most dangerous in college basketball. Paired with fellow top-100 recruit Nyk Lewis, and surrounded by an explosive group of guards, the Tar Heels are clearly building a championship contender that can dominate on both ends of the floor.
UNC fans, this is the moment you’ve been waiting for. A new star has arrived in Chapel Hill — and his name is Caleb Wilson. The Dean Dome is about to witness something special.
Welcome to Carolina, Caleb. The legacy continues. LET’S GO HEELS!
