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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

Chicago Bulls select Caleb Wilson with No. 4 pick in NBA Draft

Summary

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.

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•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.

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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.
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