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Caleb Wilson breaks down his defensive mindset and it's gold for Hubert Davis

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Stop us if you've heard this before, but Caleb Wilson has been putting on a show for North Carolina. The freshman is living up to the hype, as he's averaging more than 20 points a game. He's no question looking like a 5-star playmaker thus far with the ball in his hands.

However, it's not just amazing dunks and plays on offense that has led to him having so much early success. On the defensive side of things, Wilson has been playing with a ton of passion and tenacity. It's something people have definitely noticed. So, what's going through his mind when he's on that end of the floor:

— SLAM University (@slam_university) November 19, 2025

Caleb Wilson is living up to the 5-star hype for UNC basketball right now

"With defense, what I try to do is think what the offensive player is thinking," Wilson said.