How long is UNC’s Caleb Wilson out? Fractured hand recovery time offers clue on NCAA tournament return

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Caleb Wilson is expected to miss time after suffering a fractured left wrist in Tuesday’s loss to the Miami. North Carolina officials confirm the news on Thursday.

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Initial X-rays taken during the game were negative, and the star freshman briefly returned to action after approaching coach Hubert Davis in second half, gesturing toward his left hand. However, additional imaging performed in Chapel Hill revealed the fracture.

“The evaluation process is ongoing to determine the timetable for Wilson’s return,” UNC said in a statement.

The timeline now focused on the Tar Heels’ NCAA Tournament hopes entering the final month of the regular season. Will Wilson’s injury play a role? Right now, that’s still being determined.

The Atlanta native leads UNC with 19.8 points and 9.4 rebounds per game, ranking fourth in the ACC in scoring and third in rebounding. He has scored in double figures in all 24 games to begin his career and owns 17 20-point performances.

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Wilson finished with 12 points against the Canes. His lowest output of the season after 26 minutes of work. He scored 23 points in a win over Duke last weekend.

Three of UNC’s final seven games come against ranked teams, including a season finale rematch at No. 4 Duke.

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