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The North Carolina Tar Heels’ March Madness ceiling is quietly shrinking following a disastrous setback. Hubert Davis’ team didn’t just drop an away game to Miami on Tuesday; they also lost their freshman, Caleb Wilson, to an injury in the first half at the Watsco Center, leaving the fans devastated.
According to On3 reports, Wilson sustained a fracture to his left hand during the Miami game. Although the injury is to his non-shooting hand, the possible date of return has not yet been specified.
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“NEW: North Carolina true freshman Five-Star Plus+ Caleb Wilson has suffered a fracture in his left hand, the school announced. There is no timetable for his return,” the post’s caption read.
Caleb Wilson came back and played in the second half of the game, despite the injury. Reports suggest that the X-rays didn’t show any signs of a crack at the time. However, scans after the game revealed a disastrous fracture that could keep the 19-year-old off the court during his debut college season.
Despite his struggles in the game, Wilson scored 12 points and 6 boards in a 66-75 loss for his team. However, for the Tar Heels, Wilson’s injury will sting much more than the defeat itself.
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The freshman forward stepped up whenever his team needed him during the season, helping the Tar Heels beat ACC powerhouses like Duke with a three-point shot from the corner. Besides the team, Wilson’s injury is heartbreaking news for the fans, who in turn didn’t hesitate to express their love with prayers and wishes on social media.
Prayers, disbelief, and hope: Fans react to Caleb Wilson’s setback
“I’m optimistic he will be back quickly since it’s on his non-shooting hand. He’s obviously indispensable for UNC. They have the top frontcourt in the country with him and an okay frontcourt without him just with the presence of Veesaar,” a fan wrote.
“Non shooting hand. Doubt that he will miss much time,” chimed in another.
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