Overview
- North Carolina confirmed Caleb Wilson remains out indefinitely with a fractured left hand, and Hubert Davis said the freshman is learning to play with a cast and could be back soon if cleared.
- Local reporting indicates Wilson will not undergo surgery and has been using a bone growth stimulator as part of his treatment.
- Wilson leads UNC at 19.8 points and 9.4 rebounds per game and has scored in double figures in all 24 appearances this season.
- Henri Veesaar was ruled out roughly 90 minutes before tipoff at NC State, leaving UNC without its top two scorers and rebounders for the rivalry game.
- Sportsbooks and models favored NC State by about 6.5 points, and the Wolfpack took a 42-26 halftime lead as UNC opened 1-for-15 from three with Zayden High scoring 10 first-half points.