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Premier UNC Basketball Recruiting Target: 'I Definitely Love Carolina'

Five-star prep Caleb Wilson says he hears from the UNC basketball staff often.

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Several bluebloods have extended an offer to Holy Innocents Episcopal School (Ga.) junior Caleb Wilson. Not all of them are in hot pursuit. However, the UNC basketball coaches are, the 6-foot-10, 205-pound nimble forward told the media at this weekend's Holiday Hoopsgiving showcase in Atlanta.

The other most active suitors Wilson mentioned, per On3's Joe Tipton, are Baylor, Georgia Tech, Kentucky, Stanford, and Tennessee.

Thus far, he's visited six programs. UNC isn't on that list. But Wilson confirmed his plans to check out the Tar Heels, who extended an offer to him in May, and he touched on his admiration for the program and its history of success, going as far as expressing "love" for the program.

"They're a blueblood," Caleb Wilson, a powerful five-star prospect who ranks No. 5 overall on the 247Sports 2025 Composite, said about UNC. "I like seeing what those guys have to offer.

"I definitely love Carolina. Michael Jordan went there. They have rich basketball culture, which is something I want in a school."

Wilson, who's recently been on the campuses of Alabama, Auburn, Kentucky, Stanford, Tennessee, and Georgia Tech,  also wants to visit Duke and Baylor. He'll likely name finalists in the spring but added that he's unlikely to choose a college destination before his senior year of high school.

And he all but ruled out the possibility of reclassifying to 2024.

Caleb Wilson is one of nine five-star talents currently on the 2025 UNC basketball wishlist.

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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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