North Carolina Playing Without Leading Scorers Henri Veesaar, Caleb Wilson On Tuesday Night Resulted In 82-58 Loss To NC State In Raleigh
North Carolina already is playing without officiant freshman forward Caleb Wilson who is a who leads North Carolina in points, rebounds, assists per game averaging 19.8 points , 9.4 rebounds , 2.7 assists per game.
According to espn app
North Carolina is going to be missing their officiant freshman who leads them in every category because Caleb Wilson broke his left hand in North Carolina ‘s 75-66 loss to Miami Tuesday night in Coral Gables Florida when he closed out on Miami’s Noam Dovrat 3-point attempt with 5:35 remaining in the first half. Both players hit the hardwood, where Wilson lay for a moment, his face covered by his hands before teammates helped him to his feet. At the Watsco Center, there were subtle signs of the injury. Wilson briefly glanced at his left hand at the start of the second half. He later approached coach Hubert Davis during a stoppage, pointing to the left hand and shaking his head. Wilson exited shortly afterward for evaluation by UNC trainer Doug Halverson. His mother and sister soon joined him in the locker room for the examination. Then Caleb Wilson returned to the game. When North Carolina returned to Chapel Hill Caleb Wilson was further evaluated and it was determined that a fracture was discovered and it has been determined that Caleb Wilson is going to be sidelined indefinitely.
Following it being announced that Caleb Wilson would be sidelined with broken left hand Caleb Wilson shared his thoughts on social media (X) formally twitter by saying I am grateful for whatever god is trying to tell me through this injury!!! I will be back Tarheel Nation … I LOVE THIS TEAM AND PROGRAM Stay Tuned.
With Caleb Wilson sidelined with broken left hand North Carolina is going to have to not only adjust defensively though offensively as well
According Shelby Swanson’s News & Observer article https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/unc/article314680668.html
As well as turn to other forwards on roster!
The other forwards on North Carolina’s roster include Elijah Davis who is a guard as well as a forward who is averaging 0.6 points, 0.2 rebounds per game Zayden High who is a sophomore from San Antonio Texas who is averaging 1.6 points , 1.5 rebounds , 0.3 assists per game. Jonathan Powell who is a sophomore a guard / forward from Centerville Ohio. Jarin Stevenson who is a junior who is averaging 7.2 points , 3.7 rebounds , 0.9 assists while shooting 45 %
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As North Carolina, NC State matched up Tuesday night in North Carolina’s state capital North Carolina was playing Henri Veesaar as well who is averaging 16.4 points 9.0 rebounds , 2.0 assists while shooting 61.5 who is a junior a center who was longer sick from having the flu though was dealing with with lower extremity issue.
On Monday February 16, 2026 North Carolina Head Coach Hubert Davis provided an update on the junior center Henri Veesaar by saying “He had the flu, and that’s just not for one day,”ACC coaches teleconference. “He is feeling a lot better from that. And then, the lower-body extremity [injury], it’s getting better every day. It was an improvement from Saturday to Sunday’s practice. And my hope is that it’s an even bigger jump today. But he’s getting better on both ends.”
On Tuesday spokesperson told the N&O Monday night that Veesaar is no longer sick, and the reasoning for his “questionable” status is a lower-extremity injury.
According Shelby Swanson’s News & Observer article https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/unc/article314716905.html
You don’t realize how important players are to their team success until they’re sidelined with an injury.
That showed in North Carolina’s 82-58 loss to NC State Tuesday night in North Carolina’s state capital! because with North Carolina playing without leading scorers Henri Veesaar, Caleb Wilson night resulted in 82-58 loss to NC State in North Carolina’s state capital where as a team without Henri Veesaar, Caleb Wilson North Carolina shot 19-60 on field goals for 32 % were 5-33 on 3 pointers for 15 % they had two players in double figures in Zayden High who is a sophomore who is a forward who was 4-6 on field goals , 0-1 on 3 pointers , 5-8 on free throws to go along 10 rebounds, 1 assists , 13 points while who is a junior who is a forward like Zayden High was 4-7 on field goals , 0-3 on 3 pointers , 5-5 on free throws to go along 9 rebounds, 1 assists , 13 points.
According to espn app
Following North Carolina playing without leading scorers Henri Veesaar, Caleb Wilson on Tuesday night resulted in 82-58 loss to NC State in North Carolina’s state capital Head Coach Hubert Davis provided an update on Henri Veesaar by saying His outlook is day to day,”Every day, he’s getting better. In regards to the lower extremities, he’s getting better. Also, you know, with his flu, he’s making huge strides every day. And every day we’ll evaluate to see when he’s available to practice. And then when he’s able to practice, when he’s able to play.”
According Shelby Swanson’s News & Observer article https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/unc/article314733507.html
With North Carolina playing without Henri Veesaar, Caleb Wilson with North Carolina suffering 82-58 loss to NC State Tuesday night in North Carolina’s state capital North Carolina has a record of 20-6 overall is 8-6 in the Atlantic Coast Conference is sixth in the Atlantic Coast Conference standings.
According to the acc.com
North Carolina is now going to prepare to play Syracuse Saturday in Syracuse New York!
Before North Carolina lost to NC State on Tuesday February 17, 2026 as they’re were playing without leading scorers Henri Veesaar, Caleb Wilson Syracuse lost to North Carolina’s tobacco road rival Duke on Monday February 16, 2026 by score of 101 -64 in Durham.
As Syracuse lost to North Carolina’s tobacco road rival Duke as a team Syracuse shot 26-63 for 41 % on field goals they were 10-27 on 3 pointers for 37 % were 2-8 on 3 pointers for 25 % had two players in double figures. Those players were William Kyle III who is a forward who is a senior who was 6-8 on field goals , 0-4 on 3 pointers to go along 3 rebounds, 1 assists , 12 points. Nate Kingz who is a guard who is a senior was 4-9 on field goals , 2-5 on 3 pointers to go along 2 rebounds, 1 assists , 10 points.
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Following Syracuse 101-64 loss to Duke on Monday February 16, 2026 Syracuse Head Coach Adrian Autry shared his thoughts by saying I thought Duke’s defense they have length, physicality. I think Duke’s defense is really tough. They really spread out cover the court I thought we had some turnovers that led to transition points for Duke. That is something you can’t against any team especially a team like Duke.
https://sports.yahoo.com/videos/adrian-autry-discusses-syracuse-loss-040344418.html
Tip-off for North Carolina, Syracuse game Saturday is set for 1:00pm from JMA Wireless Dome!
The game is going to be televised on ABC with Kevin Brown, Jon Crispin commentating!
Kevin Brown serves as a play-by-play commentator on several college sports across ESPN platforms, including football, basketball and softball. He also calls NCAA championship action, serving as a voice on the NCAA Div. I Hockey Championship and Women’s College World Series dayside coverage. Brown has also called Little League games on ESPN, and MLB on ESPN Radio.
In addition to his duties at ESPN, Brown is a TV and radio commentator for the Baltimore Orioles, a role he began in 2019.
From 2010 to 2017, he was the director of broadcasting and media relations for the Syracuse Chiefs, the Triple-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals. He was also the lead voice of the team, calling radio and television broadcasts.
Brown is a graduate of Newhouse School at Syracuse University with a degree in broadcast journalism.
Jon Crispin played college basketball for Penn State, UCLA!
While playing for Penn State, UCLA Jon Crispin played in 96 games averaged 6.2 points per game , 1.5 rebounds per game. 1.3 assists per game while shooting 39.6 % . In high school he led his team to two Group NJ State Championships , two South Jersey titles and two conference titles . However, his athletic future was jeopardized following injuring his back during a Virginia AAU Tournament . Despite physical therapy he continued to feel unwell.
According to https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/jon-crispin-1.html