Caleb Wilson earns praise from prominent college hoops analyst

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North Carolina star forward Caleb Wilson has been recognized by ESPN analyst Dick Vitale as a first-team All-Diaper Dandy and second-team All-Rolls Royce selection.

While Vitale did not clearly explain the difference between the two honors, Wilson was one of the best basketball players in the country before his season-ending injury. He was UNC’s leading scorer at 19.8 points per game and leading rebounder at 9.4 per game. He also averaged 1.5 steals and 1.4 blocks, both still team highs. Wilson recorded 11 double-doubles, tied for the second most by a freshman in program history.

Wilson rewrote the Tar Heels’ record book for scoring, rebounding, 20-point games and double-doubles by a freshman.

Despite his injury, he was a first-team All-ACC selection and a consensus second-team All-American.

This is what Vitale said about Caleb Wilson in his All-Royce teams section:

Wilson, who the Tar Heels clearly missed after successfully undergoing season-ending thumb surgery, anchored his team with his versatility. The do-it-all forward had polish beyond his years -- terrific touch, great feel and a stat sheet stuffer for North Carolina. Wilson averaged just shy of a double-double at 19.8 points and 9.4 rebounds while guarding multiple positions.

This is what Vitale said about Caleb Wilson in his All-Diaper Dandy teams section:

Wilson was the Tar Heels' do-it-all maestro, a long, fluid forward who made them look like a million bucks. He filled the stat sheet with hustle plays, savvy post work and silky jumpers. When they needed a spark, Wilson was almost always the guy who provided it. His December tear was the stuff of legend, making the Chapel Hill faithful roar with delight.

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This article originally appeared on Tar Heels Wire: UNC Basketball: Caleb Wilson earns top honors from ESPN's Dick Vitale

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