LEXINGTON — Kentucky basketball was one of two finalists for consensus five-star forward Caleb Wilson , considered one of the best talents in the 2025 class. His other finalist: North Carolina .

He didn't pick coach Mark Pope and the Wildcats .

Now, Wilson is excelling for the Tar Heels, pacing the team in points (19.9), rebounds (9.9) and steals (1.7) per game. Stream Kentucky vs. North Carolina

UK will attempt to stymie him tonight, as it hosts UNC in an ACC/SEC Challenge game at Rupp Arena .

"He's been incredible," Pope said during his weekly coaches show Monday night. "He's playing like an alpha, alpha, alpha. He is so determined to get downhill and get to the rim. His fouls-drawn numbers are incredible. He's playing like a veteran. He's really special, man. He'

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