Predicting North Carolina's Top Performances Against East Tennessee State

Here are predictions for who will perform the best for the Tar Heels on Tuesday night.

Dec 13, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Caleb Wilson (8) guards the inbounds pass in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images | Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Despite beating the USC Upstate Spartans on Saturday, it was not the best representation of the North Carolina Tar Heels, who struggled to put away an inferior team at home. It was not the best look for North Carolina, and its performance has to improve against East Tennessee State on Tuesday night.

Although the overall performance from the Tar Heels left a lot to be desired at various points on Saturday, there were still several high-end outputs from the starting lineup and bench.

With all that being said, here are predictions for who will be the top performers against East Tennessee State on Tuesday night.

Caleb Wilson

Stat line prediction: 21 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals

Dec 13, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Caleb Wilson (8) shoots as USC Upstate Spartans forward Jafeth Martinez (12) defends in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images | Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Wilson continues to pile up the stat sheet every game, and it appears his shot efficiency is back on track after making 13-of-19 attempts across the last two games. The 6-foot-9, 216-pound forward is an elite scorer, rebounder, and passer.

Against another inferior opponent, Wilson should be able to take advantage and produce strong numbers in a win. As long as Wilson stays on track from the field and bounces back in the free throw department, he should be penciled in for 20+ points.

Henri Veesaar

Stat line prediction: 20 points, 10 rebounds, and 2 blocks

Dec 13, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels center Henri Veesaar (13) with the ball as USC Upstate Spartans forward Jafeth Martinez (12) defends in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images | Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

The Arizona transfer has been instrumental in transforming North Carolina's frontcourt, and that will be on full display again on Tuesday night. The 6-foot-11, 224-pound center inflicts most of his damage in the paint, but his ability to stretch the floor has also been evident during the last two games.

In that stretch, Veesaar has made three three-point shots. If he is connecting regularly on his few attempts from beyond the arc, it is virtually impossible to defend him.

Veesaar should be able to produce a double-double against an underrated but outmatched East Tennessee team.

Luka Bogavac

Stat line prediction: 14 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists

Dec 13, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Luka Bogavac (44) reacts in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images | Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Bogavac produced his best outing of the season on Saturday, shooting 6-of-11 from the field, including 3-of-6 from three-point range. That level of efficiency is difficult to replicate in consecutive games, but the 6-foot-5, 216-pound guard, building momentum in that regard, would be monumental for his development and confidence.

With Wilson and Veesaar occupying so much attention in the paint, Bogavac should see ample opportunities for open shots along the perimeter. Bogavac also showed the ability to create off-the-dribble shots, which also takes pressure off the Tar Heels' frontcourt.

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