Chicago Bulls players have been meeting with Caleb Wilson

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Chicago Bulls players have been meeting with Caleb Wilson

Originally posted on ChiCitySports | By Jordan Sigler | Last updated May 13, 2026 6:24 PM ET

North Carolina prospect Caleb Wilson has been making the most of his week at the NBA combine in Chicago.

The Chicago Bulls have been heavily connected to Wilson ever since the NBA lottery on Sunday when they learned they had the No. 4 pick. Wilson is considered by most around the association to be the fourth-best pick in the draft, though there is some chatter that Wilson could go before Duke forward Cameron Boozer.

When speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Wilson said he’s familiar with new executive vice president of basketball operations Bryson Graham’s “S.L.A.P.” philosophy. Wilson said he met with Bulls players Patrick Williams and Rob Dillingham.

“I know Rob. I know Patrick Williams. I met Patrick last night,” Wilson said, via video from Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic. “I feel like they’re (going) in a great direction. I know about the slap… I mean, I think (Chicago) would be a great spot, honestly. But you know, I’m just blessed to be in this opportunity.”

Caleb Wilson would feel at home with the Chicago Bulls

Nov 11, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Caleb Wilson (8) rests before a free throw against the Radford Highlanders in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images

Wilson said he’d fit right at home if the Bulls took him in the draft.

“Chicago is a great city, it would be a great place to play–nice marketing,” Wilson said. “I know some players on the team. So definitely be a really cool opportunity. And I know a lot about Chicago. I know Mike (Michael Jordan) went here from North Carolina.

“I watched the Last Dance. So you know, I got a little bit of history in Chicago. It’s a great place for sure.”

Wilson would embrace the S.L.A.P. philosophy if he joined the Bulls. He said he’s willing to do whatever a team needs to win.

The Bulls need a player that will come into the new system and take charge. Wilson seems like that kind of prospect for Chicago.

The only question is if the Memphis Grizzlies will take a chance on Wilson with pick No. 3?

This article first appeared on ChiCitySports and was syndicated with permission.

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