The Fort Myers tip-off was a learning experience for the North Carolina Tar Heels. In the two-game invitational, North Carolina went 1-1, beating St. Bonaventure on Tuesday before losing to Michigan State on Thursday.
In each game, the Tar Heels went through ebbs and flows, struggling offensively in stretches, specifically against the Spartans, which cost North Carolina the game.
Nonetheless, we learned a whole lot about where the Tar Heels currently stand in the college basketball landscape. Additionally, we also learned more about freshman forward Caleb Wilson, who has made it clear that he has the talent and skill set to take the Tar Heels where they want to go this season.
Here is how Wilson performed in the Fort Myers Tip-Off this past week.
Assessing Wilson’s Performance
Averages in Fort Myers Tip-Off: 18.0 points, 9.5 rebounds, 1.0 assists, and 1.0 steals
Wilson’s output in the Fort Myers Tip-Off was a mixed bag: he scored a healthy number of points but was not as efficient as he has been throughout the season. The 6-foot-9, 216-pound forward shot 10-of-25 (40 percent) from the field and was 16-of-17(94.1 percent) from the free throw line…