Chicago Bulls select Caleb Wilson with No. 4 pick in NBA Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 12:29 AM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
The Chicago Bulls selected Caleb Wilson from UNC with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft on June 23 in Brooklyn. Wilson, a 6-foot-10 forward, averaged 19.8 points and 9.4 rebounds per game in his freshman season but faced injury setbacks that limited him to 24 starts. His athleticism and scoring ability made him a standout, despite questions about his defense and outside shooting. The Bulls see Wilson as a key addition to their young core, alongside Matas Buzelis, aiming to rebuild the franchise's future.
- •Wilson was the first UNC player to lead in points, rebounds, and assists
- •Averaged 57.8% shooting from the field
- •Missed last nine games of season due to injuries
- •Bulls view Wilson as a potential All-NBA player
- •Selection part of the Bulls' youth movement.
- 12:29 AMYahoo Sports — What UNC basketball’s Caleb Wilson brings to Chicago Bulls
- 12:29 AMYahoo Sports — Why Chicago Bulls selected Caleb Wilson in 2026 NBA Draft
"UNC basketball's Caleb Wilson is a lottery pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Here's what the former Tar Heel freshman brings to the league.
"Why did the Chicago Bulls select Caleb Wilson in Round 1 of the 2026 NBA Draft? Get to know the newest Bull here.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 12:29 AMWhat UNC basketball’s Caleb Wilson brings to Chicago Bulls
UNC basketball's Caleb Wilson is a lottery pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Here's what the former Tar Heel freshman brings to the league.
- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 12:29 AMWhy Chicago Bulls selected Caleb Wilson in 2026 NBA Draft
Why did the Chicago Bulls select Caleb Wilson in Round 1 of the 2026 NBA Draft? Get to know the newest Bull here.
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