Caleb Wilson, a former UNC basketball standout, was selected fourth overall by the Chicago Bulls in the 2026 NBA Draft, marking the first time a Tar Heel has cracked the top five since 2005.
During his lone season at Chapel Hill he posted 19.8 points, 9.4 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 1.4 blocks per game, numbers that had analysts debating his draft position throughout the pre‑draft period.
A New Chapter for Chicago
Wilson’s rookie contract arrives at a time when the Bulls are attempting to break a four‑year playoff drought; the front office responded by moving guard Coby White to the Charlotte Hornets in a bid to reshape the roster.
The draft also saw the Washington Wizards take AJ Dybantsa with the first pick, while the Utah Jazz selected Darryn Peterson second and the Memphis Grizzlies chose Cameron Boozer third, setting a competitive backdrop for Wilson’s entry.
Beyond the statistics, Wilson inherits a legacy once defined by Michael Jordan, whose name still resonates in Chicago’s basketball culture as the franchise seeks a new face to rally around.