The NBA Draft will kick off later this month, with UNC star Caleb finals-game-at-msg/">Wilson expected to be a lottery pick. Henri Veesaar may also go first round, giving North Carolina a mark it hasn’t achieved since 2019.
On Wednesday night, the NBA Finals begin with Game 1 between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs. If you plan on watching, don’t be surprised to see a former Tar Heel on your screen.
Wilson, along with AJ Dybantsa, Jeremiah Fears, Kon Kneuppel and Derik Queen, will be Player Correspondents for the NBA Finals.
Wilson has the exclusive distinction of being the first Player Correspondent, giving him a major win ahead of his professional career. Fans will get a sneak peek at Wilson’s NBA life, while interviews with current players and coaches can also be expected.
Queen and Fears, currently members of the New Orleans Pelicans, will cover Games 2 and 3 respectively. Dybantsa, a fellow projected lottery pick, will take Game 4 before Kneuppel covers Game 5.
Wilson quickly took the college basketball world by storm at UNC, thanks to his high-flying dunks and infectious personality. When missing time due to injury, which cut his promising freshman season short, Wilson was North Carolina’s greatest cheerleader.
Wilson targeted a return for the Tar Heels’ rematch vs. Duke, but a fracture ultimately ended his season. UNC lost three straight games to end 2026, including a 19-point collapse against VCU that ultimately led to Hubert Davis’ firing.
In just a few short weeks, you’ll watch Wilson as the NBA Draft calls his name on stage. Tomorrow night, you can watch Wilson as a behind-the-scenes broadcaster on professional basketball’s greatest stage.
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