Caleb Wilson impresses in Bulls Summer League debut with 35 points
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 10:07 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Caleb Wilson made a significant impact in his NBA Summer League debut for the Chicago Bulls, scoring 35 points and shooting 7 of 11 from beyond the arc against the Memphis Grizzlies. This performance comes after a college career where he struggled to find his rhythm in shooting, finishing with a 25.9% 3-point success rate at North Carolina. Wilson attributed his improved shooting to rigorous training, stating that he has been practicing 2,000 to 2,500 shots daily over the past 10 weeks. He expressed gratitude towards his college coach for the opportunity to evolve his game, highlighting the focus he can now place solely on basketball as a professional player.
- •Wilson scored 35 points in his Summer League debut.
- •He shot 7 of 11 from 3-point range.
- •His college shooting percentage was 25.9%.
- •Wilson has been practicing 2,000-2,500 shots daily.
- •He credits his former college coach for his development.
- 10:07 PMYahoo Sports — Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson talks stunning Summer League 3-point breakout: 'I could shoot in college, it just wasn’t my role'
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