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Caleb Wilson is an American college basketball player, a 6-foot-9 forward who plays for the University of North Carolina Tar Heels and is widely regarded as one of the top freshmen in the 2025 class. He was a five-star recruit from Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School in Atlanta, where he led his team to the 2025 private-school state title and earned major national honors including Georgia Gatorade Player of the Year and semifinalist recognition for the Naismith Trophy[3][2]. At Holy Innocents, Wilson compiled standout all-around statistics—roughly 21.7 points, 11.1 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 3.6 blocks and 2.1 steals per game as a senior—and finished his prep career with more than 1,800 points and 1,100 rebounds, appearances in elite All-American events (McDonald’s All-American, Jordan Brand Classic), and EYBL play on the grassroots circuit[3][2]. Recruiting services rated him a five-star prospect with positional length (listed around 6'9" with about a 7-foot wingspan) and two-way upside, which contributed to his high-profile arrival at UNC[8][7]. Since joining North Carolina, Wilson has drawn media attention for his confident personality, endorsement activity, and immediate on-court impact as a freshman, with highlights and game clips regularly featured by major sports outlets[4][6]. Reports note he signed an endorsement deal with New Balance before his collegiate debut and that coaches have praised both his competitive drive and off-court interests[4]. Game logs and highlight reels show early contributions in scoring, rebounding and rim play for the Tar Heels during the 2025–26 season[6][7]. Wilson’s current relevance stems from his status as a high-profile freshman on a storied program, his rapid rise from Georgia prep star to Power Five contributor, and ongoing national coverage that tracks his development and potential future as a professional prospect[3][6][8].

Henri Veesaar is an Estonian collegiate basketball player who plays center for the North Carolina Tar Heels. He was born on March 28, 2004, in Tallinn, Estonia, and developed in Real Madrid’s youth program before moving to U.S. college basketball with Arizona and later transferring to North Carolina[1][3]. At Real Madrid’s youth setup Veesaar spent three seasons and showed significant production in international youth competition, including averaging 16.2 points, 11.6 rebounds and 3.8 blocks in FIBA’s U18 European Challenger in 2021[1][2]. He debuted with the Estonian senior national team at 17 years old, becoming the youngest Estonian to appear in a FIBA qualifier when he played against Iceland in July 2021[2][3]. Veesaar joined Arizona in 2022; across his Arizona tenure he progressively increased his role, redshirting one season after injury and then emerging as a reliable frontcourt contributor who can score inside, rebound and protect the rim[2][3]. In his final Arizona season he averaged roughly 9.4 points per game, posted multiple double-figure scoring games (including a 22-point performance against Arizona State), and demonstrated interior defense with multiple games of multi-block efforts[1][2]. A 7'0" (approx.) stretch big with developing perimeter range and mobility, Veesaar draws scouting interest for his combination of size, ball-handling for a big, and shotmaking potential—traits noted in scouting reports projecting him as a pick-and-pop/roll threat at the next level[5][6][7]. His college transfer to North Carolina places him in the Atlantic Coast Conference and increases his visibility for professional scouts[1][4]. Key recent relevance: Veesaar is an active college junior at North Carolina, coming off productive seasons at Arizona and carrying experience with European youth programs and Estonia’s national team into his role with the Tar Heels[1][3][4].

Seth Trimble is an American collegiate basketball guard who plays for the University of North Carolina Tar Heels in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).[2] He is a 6-foot-3 guard from Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, who starred at Menomonee Falls High School and was named Wisconsin Mr. Basketball as a senior.[2] Trimble joined UNC as a recruit noted for his scoring and defensive ability and saw limited minutes as a freshman before becoming the Tar Heels’ primary backcourt reserve as a sophomore.[2] He has been recognized for on-ball defense, lateral quickness, and physicality while contributing as a scorer off the bench and in starting roles at times; by the end of his recent season he was averaging double-figure scoring and drew attention as an important veteran presence in the rotation.[1][7] Trimble played for the United States U18 team that won gold at the 2022 FIBA Under-18 Americas Championship, representing a notable early-career achievement on the international stage.[2] Following his sophomore season he briefly entered the NCAA transfer portal but ultimately withdrew and returned to North Carolina for his junior year.[2] Beyond on-court accomplishments, Trimble has attracted local media interest for business activity off campus, including reports that he became a Ben & Jerry’s franchise owner while at UNC.[3] As of the most recent collegiate seasons, he remains draft-eligible in future NBA cycles and is listed on scouting and player-profile sites tracking his statistics, game logs, and professional prospects.[4][5]