Soon enough, we're going to have to stop celebrating the monster win for North Carolina over Duke. However, that doesn't mean people need to stop appreciating what the Tar Heels playmakers were able to get done, of course including the brilliant play from Caleb Wilson.
New video of Caleb Wilson celebrating with UNC fans after beating Duke is incredible
In the 71-68 win over No. 4 Duke, Wilson led the way with his 23 points. He was a stud on both ends of the floor and people across the country surely took notice. To start things off on Monday, Wilson was named the ACC Co-Player of the Week. On top of that, he also took home Naismith National Player of the Week honors. Yup, not bad at all for the 5-star freshman:
Caleb Wilson 🤝 Naismith National Player of the Week
— Jacob Turner (@JacobTurnerNC) February 9, 2026
He totaled 45 points, 13 boards and shot a combined 14-for-26 (53.8%) in the wins over Duke and Syracuse. pic.twitter.com/UJezkt2vqE
Caleb Wilson was named the Naismith National Player of the Week after UNC beat Duke
Yup, we're not going to argue at all with Wilson getting so much attention right now. He was simply spectacular both against the Orange and Blue Devils. Thanks to North Carolina's win over Duke, the Tar Heels are now ranked No. 11 in the new AP Top 25 poll.
It's the highest the Heels have been this season and the hope is that Hubert Davis and his players can sneak into the Top 10 once the next poll arrives. In order for that to potentially happen, North Carolina is going to have to take care of business against Miami on Tuesday night and then vs. Pitt back at home this weekend.
Against the Hurricanes, there's worry that there will be a 'hangover' from the Duke win, but Wilson, Seth Trimble and the rest of the starting lineup will be ready to take care of business and do so in convincing fashion. It will be another opportunity for the Heels to silence the haters as well.
Can we expect a big game out of Wilson? It's fair to assume he'll ball out, as the youngster will enter tip-off averaging 20.2 points and 9.6 rebounds per game. Could another 20-point showing be on the way for him? Don't be surprised if he gets that done against the Canes.