North Carolina's Caleb Wilson reportedly undergoes season-ending surgery after breaking right thumb in practice
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North Carolina standout forward Caleb Wilson has undergone season-ending surgery after breaking his right thumb during a non-contact drill in practice on Thursday, ESPN's Shams Charania reported Friday.

Wilson, a top NBA Draft prospect, hadn't played since Feb. 10 and had been recovering from a left hand fracture.

Just in: North Carolina's Caleb Wilson broke his right thumb in a non-contact drill in practice Thursday and has undergone season-ending surgery, sources tell ESPN. Wilson is expected to be cleared during the NBA predraft process, where he'll compete to be the No. 1 pick in June. pic.twitter.com/FE2Z6VWRtb

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 6, 2026

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