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Another mock draft sends UNCâs Caleb Wilson to the Bulls
TL;DR
Caleb Wilson from UNC is projected as a top-four pick in the NBA draft, with the Chicago Bulls likely to select him at No. 4. His strong performance and accolades have solidified his status as a top prospect.
Key points
- Caleb Wilson projected as a top-four NBA draft pick
- Chicago Bulls likely to select Wilson at No. 4
- Wilson averaged 19.8 points and 9.4 rebounds at UNC
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Caleb Wilsonâs NBA draft stock continues to solidify near the top of the lottery, with multiple outlets projecting the former North Carolina standout as a top-four pick.
Jonathan Givony of DraftExpress projects Wilson to go No. 4 overall to the Chicago Bulls in the NBA draft. If that holds, Wilson would follow former Tar Heels Coby White, taken No. 7 by Chicago in 2019, and Michael Jordan, drafted No. 3 by the Bulls in 1984, as UNC stars selected by Chicago.
That projection mirrors the growing consensus around Wilson after Sundayâs NBA lottery set the draft order. USA TODAY has Wilson going No. 3 overall to the Memphis Grizzlies, while ESPN, like Givony, slots him at No. 4 to Chicago. Most major mock drafts now view the 6-foot-9 forward as one of the safest picks near the top of the board due to his scoring touch, rebounding and versatility.
Wilson earned All-America and first-team All-ACC honors this season despite missing the final nine games of UNCâs campaign with an injury. He averaged team highs of 19.8 points and 9.4 rebounds and broke the Tar Heelsâ freshman record for most 20-point games, previously held by Tyler Hansbrough, further cementing his status as one of the programâs most productive first-year players.
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Q&A
What is Caleb Wilson's projected draft position in the NBA?
Caleb Wilson is projected to be selected as a top-four pick, with some outlets predicting him to go No. 4 overall to the Chicago Bulls.
Which teams are interested in drafting Caleb Wilson?
The Chicago Bulls and Memphis Grizzlies are among the teams projected to draft Caleb Wilson, with the Bulls likely picking him at No. 4.
What were Caleb Wilson's stats during his freshman season at UNC?
Caleb Wilson averaged 19.8 points and 9.4 rebounds per game, earning All-America and first-team All-ACC honors despite missing the final nine games due to injury.
