How Wilson's Film Study Has Elevated His Game

His ability to take over the game was on full display, as the Tar Heels needed an extra boost of energy early in the first half.

While speaking with the media during his postgame press conference, head coach Hubert Davis highlighted Wilson's commitment to film study.

Davis' Thoughts

• "No, it is," Davis said when asked if film study over the break an assignment was set by the coaching staff. "You know, one of the things that we talk about is having a professional mindset. And, you know, it's not what do you do to put yourself in a position to be successful — it's not just what you do in a game. It's what you do at practice, what do you do before and after practice, how do you take care of your body, what kind of film study do you do."

• And Caleb [Wilson] is somebody that I've never seen a freshman do this on his own," Davis said. "I mean, he gets the tapes. He probably already has tape of SMU and probably has already watched games of them. I mean, he's just always in a position of listening and learning. And when you have that type of person that is that talented, that's pretty good."

Having that professional mindset will be important for Wilson, as he will is a lock to be selected in the lottery in the 2026 NBA Draft. Nonetheless, Wilson has already demonstrated tendencies that will serve him well in his career. Despite the dominant start to his career, Wilson acknowleged he still has room to grow, which is why he values watching film. The star freshman discussed this following the Tar Heels' victory over East Carolina last Monday.

• "[Seth Trimble] has been telling me that teams really scout you and they are really focused on you, but honestly, I'm sure it will be tougher, but I feel like that is already happening to me," Wilson said. "Like today [Monday], I turned the ball over way too much in the first half, but it was because I didn't look before I was going."

• "I watched it on film at halftime, and they were always doubling from the baseline because they knew I was going to spin off [since] I do it every single time because nobody can guard that," Wilson continued. "I am really just learning. Of course, people are going to scout me, but I will be good."

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