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UNC Basketball Recruiting: Something Brewing in Five-Star Race

A longtime UNC basketball offer holder is about to trim his list or announce a winner.

Matt Giles

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Two weeks ago, Holy Innocents Episcopal School (Ga.) forward and priority UNC basketball recruiting target Caleb Wilson noted that he was on the verge of cutting his top 12 to five. The 6-foot-9, 205-pound five-star still hasn't done so. But another tease suggests that next step in his recruitment should arrive any day now.

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Wilson, a multifaceted post talent sitting No. 5 overall and No. 3 among power forwards on the 247Sports 2025 Composite, posted the following "soon" emoji on Sunday:

As HS Top Recruits opined in response to that post, UNC and fellow blueblood Kentucky look like locks to survive Wilson's next round of cuts, but there's no telling who might join them among his five finalists.

However, some view Wilson's latest tease as a sign that he might go ahead and announce a winner. If that is the case, Kentucky is probably the favorite, as he recently checked out the Wildcats again by attending their 77-72 win over Duke at the Champions Classic in Atlanta's State Farm Arena on Tuesday night.

His top 12 are UNC, Kentucky, Southern Cal, Alabama, Arkansas, Auburn, Oregon, UCF, Ohio State, Duke, Tennessee, and Georgia Tech.

Also on Sunday, national recruiting insider Adam Zagoria reported that Caleb Wilson won't ink a scholarship agreement until the late signing period in the spring.

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Stay tuned to North Carolina Tar Heels On SI for more UNC basketball recruiting updates and other Tar Heels 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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