“I SEE HIM BEING AN NBA ALL-STAR”: Georgetown Coach Ed Cooley Drops a Stunning Caleb Wilson Comparison — And You Won’t Believe Which Hall of Famer He Named
In the wake of North Carolina’s dominant victory over Georgetown, the college basketball world is buzzing—not just about the Tar Heels’ statement performance, but about one freshman phenom whose stock is skyrocketing with every game he plays. Caleb Wilson, UNC’s electrifying standout, was already gaining national attention. But after Georgetown head coach Ed Cooley’s jaw-dropping postgame comments, the hype has officially reached an entirely new level.
Cooley, known for his blunt honesty and sharp basketball eye, didn’t hesitate when asked what makes Wilson so difficult to prepare for. Instead, he chose to compare the young star to one of basketball’s most iconic Hall of Famers—a comparison nobody expected, and one that instantly set social media ablaze.
“I see him being an NBA All-Star,” Cooley said. “His feel, his length, his ability to impact every possession… he reminds me of Kevin Durant when he was that age.”
The room reportedly fell silent for a moment. Even seasoned reporters—many of whom have covered college basketball for decades—did a double take. Comparisons to Durant, one of the most prolific scorers in NBA history, aren’t handed out lightly. And coming from Cooley, a coach known to avoid player hype, the statement carried even more weight.
Wilson, a 6’10 forward with guard-level skills, showcased everything that makes him special in the win over Georgetown: smooth shooting touch, disruptive defensive instincts, elite passing vision, and the ability to control tempo without forcing plays. He finished the night with a stat line that seemed lifted straight from a video game—one that only fed into the KD talk swirling around him.
Cooley doubled down on his praise.
“You don’t often see a kid that tall handling the ball like that, seeing the floor like that,” he said. “He plays with patience, like he already knows what the defense is going to do before it happens. That’s rare. That’s NBA-level rare.”
For UNC fans, this isn’t news—it’s confirmation. Wilson arrived in Chapel Hill with a five-star pedigree and expectations that would have crushed most freshmen. Instead, he has exceeded every projection, showing poise typically reserved for upperclassmen and pros-in-waiting.
The Durant comparison ignited instant debate across sports media. Several analysts argued that it was too early, while others insisted that Cooley might actually be underselling Wilson’s potential. NBA scouts, already fixtures at UNC games, are reportedly circling even more dates on their calendars after Saturday’s performance.
What makes the comparison so intriguing is not just Wilson’s smooth scoring ability, but his versatility. He defends multiple positions, initiates offense, rebounds in traffic, and has a developing shot profile that mirrors the tall, skilled, position-less forwards who now dominate the NBA.
Still, Wilson remains levelheaded. When informed of Cooley’s remarks, he shook his head and smiled.
“KD is one of the greatest ever,” Wilson said. “For Coach Cooley to even put my name near his… that means a lot. But I’m just trying to help my team win.”
If he keeps playing like this, Caleb Wilson won’t just help UNC win games—he may soon help redefine what’s possible for the next generation of college stars.
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