
For months leading up to the 2026 NBA Draft, the top four picks on the board were universally set in an assortment of orders.
The prospects viewed as the tier-one talents in this draft class were Darryn Peterson, A.J. Dybantsa, Caleb Wilson, and Cameron Boozer. The former North Carolina Tar Heels forward went No. 4 overall to the Chicago Bulls.
During his appearance on Fox Sports 1's "The Herd", hosted by Colin Cowherd, on Thursday, Chicago Bulls head coach Tiago Splitter discussed Wilson's potential and role on the roster in 2026.
Splitter's assessment of Wilson is spot on. The 6-foot-9, 211-pound forward should be exclusively viewed or utilized as a big man. Wilson struggled from three-point range in his freshman season at North Carolina, shooting 25.9 percent from beyond the arc.
However, Wilson's shot creativity and mid-range game are lethal components to his game. He is a willing three-point shooter, and if that percentage jumps 8-10 points higher, the superstar forward is in the running to develop into the best player from this draft.
Wilson's ceiling is astronomically high, and his skill set translates perfectly to the modern NBA. Additionally, you know what you are going to get from him defensively, with his ability to guard all five positions and cause havoc, as he averaged 1.5 steals and 1.4 blocks per game last season.
Overall, Wilson changed the culture in Chapel Hill and positioned the Tar Heels as one of the most dangerous programs in the country. He is expected to do the same in Chicago, with an organization that has been irrelevant for over a decade.
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