Caleb Wilson Chooses UNC Over Kentucky in Major Recruiting Decision
Five-star basketball recruit Caleb Wilson has committed to the University of North Carolina over Kentucky, marking a significant recruiting miss for the Wildcats. Wilson, a 6-foot-9 power forward ranked as the No. 6 overall player in the 2025 class, announced his decision early Friday morning on NBA on TNT following the Lakers-Celtics game. His commitment to UNC is a blow to Kentucky, which had been considered the favorite for much of his recruitment.
Wilson’s decision leaves Kentucky without its top target in the 2025 class, despite already securing commitments from three top-35 recruits: Jasper Johnson, Acaden Lewis, and Malachi Moreno. While Kentucky’s 2025 recruiting class remains strong, missing out on Wilson, who is projected as a one-and-done NBA prospect, is a setback for head coach Mark Pope. Wilson’s commitment to UNC also highlights the growing influence of NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) deals in college basketball, as North Carolina reportedly made a significant financial push to secure his commitment.
Kentucky’s focus now shifts to other top prospects, including five-star forward Nate Ament, who recently included the Wildcats in his top 11 schools. Pope and his staff are expected to continue pursuing high-impact transfers to bolster the roster for the 2025-26 season. Despite the miss on Wilson, Kentucky remains in a solid position with a talented incoming class and the flexibility to add experienced players through the transfer portal.
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