Bulls' Caleb Wilson: Impresses in Summer League debut
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Wilson finished with 35 points (12-21 FG, 7-11 3Pt, 2-6 FT), five rebounds, three blocks and two steals across 33 minutes in Friday's 97-96 Summer League loss to the Grizzlies.
Wilson put on a show in his Summer League debut, looking extremely confident from beyond the arc while making some difficult shots en route to a game-high 35 points. He shot just 25.9 percent from three-point range in his lone season at North Carolina, so developing a consistent outside shot would significantly boost his long-term outlook in the Association. While it's only one Summer League game, Friday's performance was nonetheless encouraging. The 19-year-old forward also impressed on the defensive end, tying the game-high mark in steals while finishing second on the Bulls in blocks.
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Bulls' Caleb Wilson: Heading to Chicago
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Wilson was selected by the Bulls with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Wilson will now head to Chicago after playing his only collegiate season at North Carolina. The 19-year-old logged 24 regular-season appearances for the Tar Heels, averaging 19.8 points, 9.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.4 blocks and 1.5 steals across 31.3 minutes per game. However, after suffering a fractured left hand during the Feb. 10 meeting with Miami, he subsequently sustained a broken right thumb in practice, resulting in season-ending surgery. Wilson's athleticism and explosiveness set him apart from most, though he had trouble taking care of the ball, averaging 2.0 turnovers per contest. His three-point shooting also needs work. With that in mind, Wilson has a high ceiling, but it may take him time to develop and improve in certain areas. Still, he will have an opportunity to earn minutes immediately with the Bulls, a team focused on rebuilding around Matas Buzelis (ankle) and Josh Giddey (ankle), even though there could be some growing pains along the way.
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