Caleb Wilson Ranked Top 5 in Latest Freshman List

• "Wilson dropping one spot since our last update has nothing to do with his own performances; he has been as productive as any player in the country over the past couple of weeks, scoring at least 20 points in each of his past four games and shooting 60% or better in five of his past seven contests," Borzello stated. "He ranks fifth among all freshmen in scoring and rebounding, posting 11 double-doubles and eight 20-10 stat lines. Wilson and frontcourt mate Henri Veesaar form one of the sport's elite post duos, and they'll look to carry the Tar Heels come March."

The main reason for Wilson's marginal fall is Kansas' freshman guard Darryn Peterson, who has dealt with soft tissue ailments all season long, but the last two games, in which he has averaged 18.5 points, including scoring 18 points in 20 minutes against BYU, shooting 6-of-8 from the field, including 3-of-5 from beyond the arc. Against Texas Tech, Peterson was dormant for a large portion of the contest, but hit the game-tying and game-winning three-point shots in consecutive possessions.

Is Wilson Too Low?

While Peterson and A.J. Dybantsa may possess high ceilings, Wilson's consistency and regular 20-point outings are a strong case for him to be ranked above the BYU forward. Both players anchor teams that have or are currently going through a rough stretch. In January, the Tar Heels lost three of four games, while the Cougars are in their worst stretch of the season, dropping four of their last five games.

Both players are not known to be knock-down three-point shooters, but Wilson's ability to impact a game in a multitude of ways should have him higher in these specific rankings.

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