CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) 鈥� North Carolina freshman Caleb Wilson is headed to the NBA draft after what he called 鈥渢he most fun year of my life鈥� playing for the Tar Heels.
The program from the 6-foot-10 forward regarded as a top prospect in the June draft. That made Wilson’s one-and-done route official, coming after he had posted an 鈥�#8out鈥� message on social media late last month indicating he was headed in that anticipated direction.
鈥淚 am grateful for the opportunity I had to represent North Carolina,鈥� Wilson said. 鈥淲earing No. 8, running out of that historic tunnel every day for practice and games, and i鈥檓 happy to say every day I gave it my all.鈥�
Wilson averaged 19.8 points and 9.4 rebounds in a dynamic season was cut short by injury, first a days after a thrilling win against rival Duke. Then, when he was on the verge of returning, to end his season on the eve of Round 2 with the Blue Devils.
Still, Wilson was named , a distinction that will ensure that he will be included among the honored jerseys in the Smith Center rafters.
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