"Wilson is expected to be cleared during the NBA predraft process, sources said, where he'll compete to be the No. 1 pick in June."
"Wilson, who had missed the previous six games after injuring his left, non-shooting hand in a Feb. 10 loss at Miami, was "progressing" toward a return to play, according to coach Hubert Davis, before this latest injury occurred in Thursday's practice."
"North Carolina is 5-1 without Wilson, a 6-foot-10 NBA prospect who is averaged 19.8 points and 9.4 rebounds this season."
Caleb Wilson, a North Carolina freshman and top NBA prospect, suffered a season-ending right thumb injury during a non-contact practice drill on Thursday. He has undergone surgery and is expected to be cleared during the NBA predraft process to compete for the No. 1 pick in June. This injury follows a previous left hand injury that sidelined him for six games. Wilson averaged 19.8 points and 9.4 rebounds this season. North Carolina has performed well without him, going 5-1 during his absence. The Tar Heels are seeded No. 4 in the ACC tournament and will face Duke in their regular season finale.
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