Caleb Wilson Injury Update Reveals UNC Star's Timeline to Return

North Carolina's Caleb Wilson is expected to make his return on arch 7 against Duke, per ESPN's Dave O'Brien (h/t Adam Zagoria).

The freshman is recovering from a fractured bone he suffered in his left hand during a 75-66 loss to Miami on Feb. 10.

Wilson is having a fantastic season, averaging 19.8 points, 9.4 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game. UNC was 19-5 with him in the lineup and 2-1 since his injury. The Tar Heels are ranked No. 18 in the nation.

Getting Wilson back about a month after his original injury, given the fears that his season might be over, will be very welcome news in Chapel Hill. And having him back against top-ranked Duke, North Carolina's most hated rival, is a bonus.

To this point, North Carolina has weathered the storm without Wilson.

"Just finding a way," head coach Hubert Davis told reporters following Saturday's win over Syracuse. "I tell the guys all the time, I can't tell you when, where, how, no matter which your number is going to be called, but when your number is called, your job and responsibility is to be ready and to perform. What a great example of that for Zayden [High]. He's played in most of the games, but over the last three games, he's gotten extended minutes, and his play has been real. Just really proud of him and other guys stepping up today, and allowing us to get a win."

But getting him back will certainly bolster their chances at both the ACC and NCAA tournaments.