Caleb Wilson’s parents are beaming with pride as their son, a five-star prospect, commits to UNC, making him the fifth-highest-rated player to join the Tar Heels in the modern recruiting era.
Caleb Wilson, a five-star forward and the No. 6 player in the Class of 2025, committed to play basketball at UNC early on January 24.
Highlights
- Caleb Wilson was born to Jerry and Sabrina Wilson, and he has younger twin siblings, Jaxon and Jai’elle.
- There are whispers on the street that his parents pushed him to go to Kentucky instead of UNC.
- Now that Caleb Wilson has committed to UNC, Kentucky is looking into recruiting players like Nate Ament, Alijah Arenas, and Miikka Muurinen.
He chose UNC over Ohio State, Kentucky, Georgia Tech, Tennessee, and UCF offers.
After thanking his family, he unzipped his jacket to reveal a UNC shirt during the Inside the NBA broadcast.
Standing at 6-foot-9, Wilson visited UNC unofficially in February 2024.
Jerry And Sabrina Wilson Left Caleb Wilson To Decide Himself After Visiting Top Prospects
Caleb Wilson was born to Jerry and Sabrina Wilson, and he has younger twin siblings, Jaxon and Jai’elle.
Both Jerry and Sabrina Wilson are incredibly proud of their son, Caleb, as he continues to achieve in his basketball journey.
Further, Caleb Wilson visited different schools, and his father, Jerry Wilson, discussed the tough decision.
He said it’s hard to decide with so many people giving their opinions, but Caleb should trust himself and stay true to his wants.
Jerry reminded Caleb that he earned the right to choose.
He mentioned that Caleb would announce his decision after the Celtics vs. Lakers game on TNT, with Kentucky and North Carolina as his final choices.
In October 2024, Arkansas pitched strongly to Caleb Wilson, highlighting their experience in helping players of his caliber reach their goals.
Caleb’s father, Jerry Wilson, mentioned that coaches Calipari, Chinn, and Payne made a strong impression while Caleb was preparing for his school practice.
The meeting was very productive, and they expected to set a visit date soon.
Before considering SEC schools, Caleb Wilson visited Chapel Hill with his father, Jerry.
The visit was short and sweet; we were there on Saturday only. That campus is just picturesque. We got to ask some tough questions of the coaches and players, then see them live in action at practice. It was impressive, and the pace and energy were thrilling. We received all the answers needed from the visit.
Jerry Wilson
However, he canceled an official visit to Alabama to return to Chapel Hill, where he posted on X with the message, “Back for seconds,” while wearing a white North Carolina jersey.
At the same time, people wondered if Caleb Wilson canceled his visit to Arkansas right after the team struggled against a weaker opponent, which could be a sign that their parents don’t want to play in Coach Calipari’s system.
Moreover, folks believed his parents pushed him to go to Kentucky.
Heard Caleb Wilson nearly threw up watching the game last night and his parents are forcing him to go to Kentucky…Wild ride bro
Jojo
Now that Caleb Wilson has committed to UNC, Kentucky is expected to shift its focus to other recruits.
Polacheck looks into recruiting players like Nate Ament, Alijah Arenas, and Miikka Muurinen.
He also discusses the possibility of Kentucky finalizing its 2025 recruiting class with the current trio of Jasper Johnson, Malachi Moreno, and Acaden Lewis.
Additional Information
- He played as a jumbo wing for Holy Innocents Episcopal School in Atlanta.
- On the opening day of his senior year, Caleb and his Holy Innocents team were set to face off against Pace Academy, the #1 team in the state.
- Pace’s head coach, Sherman White, a seven-time state champ, has at least three high-major Division 1 players this season, making it a tough challenge for the Bears. However, Caleb’s father is confident that he and his teammates are ready for it.
