UNC's Wilson Out for Season, Tar Heels Face Duke Rematch

0:00The latest scores, headlines, and storylines, right here on NBA News Today. Subscribe and stay game ready. North Carolina star freshman Caleb Wilson is done for the season after breaking his right thumb in practice. The 17th ranked Tar Heels announced Friday that the top NBA prospect needs surgery following a non-contact drill injury on Thursday. This hits just before their rematch with top-ranked Duke and the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament. Wilson have been nearing a return from a left-hand fracture suffered on February 10th at Miami. He was cleared for solo work last week, focusing on dribbling and shooting. But coach Hubert Davis said he wasn't ready for full-team scrimmages yet. The setback stings for a player who led the team in scoring and rebounds. Wilson posted on Instagram about cherishing his time in Chapel Hill despite the tough breaks. He's been a vocal supporter from the bench as North Carolina went five and one without him, beating ranked Louisville and Clemson. Early on, Wilson dazzled with 24 points on 9 of 11 shooting

1:01against Kansas and 23 points versus Duke in their first rivalry, Clash. His Miami injury came while closing out on a three-point shooter with later scans revealing the handbrake. The Tar Heels sit at 24 wins and six losses overall, 12 in five in conference play, securing the number four seed for next week's ACC. Tournament regardless of Saturday's Duke finale. The Blue Devils have won seven in a row, including a blowout over now 13th ranked Virginia. D&N is sponsored by our partner. Some Chase piece. I put my head in it, S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com