Caleb Wilson credits limited UNC shooting for Chicago Bulls draft selection
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 2:17 AM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Chicago Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson claims his restricted three-point shooting volume at North Carolina helped shape his development as a professional. Drafted fourth overall in 2026, the forward averaged only 1.1 attempts from behind the arc per game during his freshman season. Since the draft, Wilson has focused on expanding his offensive repertoire, reportedly shooting between 2,000 and 2,500 three-pointers daily. His performance at the Las Vegas Summer League showed significant progress, where he averaged 23.5 points and shot 41.9% from distance. Now preparing for his first NBA campaign, Wilson aims to contribute to a Chicago roster that recently added Nic Claxton and Norman Powell.
- •Caleb Wilson was selected fourth overall in the 2026 NBA Draft.
- •He averaged 23.5 points and 7.2 rebounds per game during the Summer League.
- •The Bulls rookie shot 41.9% from three-point range during his summer competition.
- •Wilson credited the UNC system for his limited perimeter attempts in college.
- 2:17 AMYahoo Sports — Caleb Wilson Says Limited Three-Point Shooting In College Helped Him Get Drafted By Bulls
"Caleb Wilson reveals how not shooting three-pointers during his time at UNC actually helped his draft stock.
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