UNC Coach Denies Injury Concerns for Star Freshman Caleb Wilson

Hubert Davis says 'there was no situation' after Wilson briefly left game against Miami

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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North Carolina freshman Caleb Wilson, a potential top NBA draft pick, briefly left Tuesday's loss to Miami due to an apparent left hand injury. However, UNC head coach Hubert Davis downplayed any concerns, saying 'there was no situation' and that the injury did not impair Wilson's ability in the game.

Why it matters

Wilson is a key player for the 11th-ranked Tar Heels, averaging nearly 20 points and 9 rebounds per game. Any significant injury could impact UNC's performance down the stretch as they look to secure an NCAA Tournament berth.

The details

Wilson struggled in the loss to Miami, scoring just 12 points with 6 rebounds in 26 minutes. He briefly left the game in the second half due to the left hand issue, but returned and finished the contest. Davis dismissed any concerns about the injury, saying it did not affect Wilson's play.

  • Wilson left the game in the second half on Tuesday, February 11, 2026.
  • Wilson returned to the game with 8:47 remaining.

The players

Caleb Wilson

A freshman star for the North Carolina Tar Heels, averaging 19.8 points and 9.4 rebounds per game and considered a potential top-5 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.

Hubert Davis

The head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball team.

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What they’re saying

“There was no situation.”

— Hubert Davis, Head Coach, North Carolina Tar Heels (on3.com)

“Not to my knowledge.”

— Hubert Davis, Head Coach, North Carolina Tar Heels (on3.com)

What’s next

Wilson and UNC will host Pitt on Saturday before a rivalry matchup at NC State next Tuesday. After that, their remaining schedule is at Syracuse, vs. No. 24 Louisville, vs. Virginia Tech, vs. No. 20 Clemson, and then at No. 4 Duke to round out the regular season.

The takeaway

Despite the brief injury scare, UNC coach Hubert Davis downplayed any concerns about Caleb Wilson's status, indicating the freshman star is expected to be fully available as the Tar Heels make a push for the NCAA Tournament in the final stretch of the regular season.