Hubert Davis admits the "hype is real" about five-star freshman Caleb Wilson

Davis absolutely raved about his five-star freshman during interviews at ACC Tipoff in Charlotte.
Oct 4, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Caleb Wilson (8) shoots a free throw in the first half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
Oct 4, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Caleb Wilson (8) shoots a free throw in the first half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images | Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

When a program brings in a five-star talent, that given player is expected to do great things for as long as they are on campus.

In the world of college basketball, five-star talents are simply expected to dominate from the jump, enjoying a short stint in college before heading to the NBA as a potential lottery pick.

Of course, not all five-stars follow this path, and some don't even live up to the hype surrounding them. In the case of Caleb Wilson, the UNC basketball program's blue chip five-star freshman forward, head coach Hubert Davis advised the world that the hype around Wilson is certainly real.

While speaking to The Field of 68 crew at the ACC Tipoff Event in Charlotte, North Carolina, Davis was asked about his top-tier freshman. Not only did Davis, a former Tar Heel and NBA veteran, absolutely raved about Wilson, expressing how much he loves being a member of the North Carolina community.

Sure, Wilson's ability on the court will always be the focal point surrounding him, but it's his other attributes that make him so special. Davis claims that Wilson loves everything about North Carolina and is a tremendous teammate, one who is willing to listen and learn in an effort to improve every single day.

Not all five-star talents have that type of mindset.

Davis also believes that Wilson has a strong case to win an election for student body president at the University of North Carolina. That's how popular he's become among the student body during his early time at the university.

Of course, Wilson will now look to prove that his head coach is right about him. Based on what we know (and what we've seen from him), there's a strong case that he is, in fact, the real deal.

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