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Prime UNC Basketball Target Cancels Visit, Prediction Surfaces

The UNC basketball staff is not the perceived frontrunner in the homestretch of Caleb Wilson's recruitment.

Matt Giles

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Holy Innocents Episcopal School (Ga.) senior Caleb Wilson, a 2025 UNC basketball target for over a year, was initially on tap to check out Arkansas in person earlier this month, but he rescheduled the trip for this weekend. Now, as several insiders reported on Thursday, the 6-foot-9, 205-pound five-star has called off his Razorbacks visit altogether.

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Also on Thursday, just two days after Wilson attended Kentucky's win over Duke at the Champions Classic in Atlanta, HS Top Recruits entered an official prediction for the Wildcats to land the coveted talent. The On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine also favors Mark Pope and his cohorts to prevail.

Caleb Wilson, who has visited UNC twice in his recruitment, ranks No. 5 overall, No. 3 among power forwards, and No. 1 in Georgia on the 247Sports 2025 Composite.

According to 247Sports' Travis Branham, Wilson is now eyeing a December or January commitment.

He's down to a top 12 of UNC, Kentucky, Arkansas, Alabama, Duke, Oregon, Ohio State, Georgia Tech, UCF, Tennessee, Auburn, and Southern Cal. However, the assumption among insiders is that most of those suitors are now out of contention entirely.

UNC basketball currently enjoys a two-deep 2025 recruiting class with early signatures from Davidson Day School (N.C.) four-star guard Isaiah Denis and Gonzaga College High School (D.C.) four-star guard Derek Dixon.

ALSO READ: Recent UNC Recruiting Prize Puts Commitment in Ink

Stay tuned to North Carolina Tar Heels On SI for more UNC basketball recruiting news.

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MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, Duke Blue Devils on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining UNC on SI in 2023, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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