Chicago Bulls select Caleb Wilson in 2026 NBA Draft

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Chicago Bulls select Caleb Wilson in 2026 NBA Draft

Originally posted on ChiCitySports | By Zack Pearson | Last updated Jun 23, 2026 10:26 PM ET

The Chicago Bulls are ushering in a new era for the franchise this offseason, hiring Bryson Graham to run the front office and then Tiago Splitter as head coach. On Tuesday, the Bulls are making two first-round picks that they hope will be big additions to their roster for years to come.

The first of those picks was at No. 4 overall as they selected former North Carolina Tar Heels forward Caleb Wilson.

A former five-star recruit, Wilson spent just one season at North Carolina. He put together an impressive season, averaging 19.8 points, 9.4 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game.

Wilson appeared in 24 games before getting hurt in February and missing the rest of the regular season and the post season.

Caleb Wilson scouting report and highlights

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 now becomes the first pick of the Graham era for the Bulls. Going into this draft, there was a top four of Wilson, AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer. Wilson was the fourth picked but many experts and analysts believe he could be the top player in this draft when it’s all said and done.

Here is what Jeremy Woo said about Wilson:

Wilson projects to eventually add value on both ends of the floor as an explosive, toolsy forward with the potential to drive secondary offense and evolve into a versatile defender. Fleshing those skills out is going to take time — although Wilson is unpolished as a ball handler and a perimeter shooter (he shot just 7-for-27 from 3-point range), his physicality and motor largely compensated in college. His skill level has to improve for him to truly function on the perimeter in the NBA, which means his projection requires a bit more imagination than the other consensus top prospects.”

Below are highlights of Wilson while at North Carolina: