Another mock draft sends UNC’s Caleb Wilson to the Bulls

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Another mock draft sends UNC’s Caleb Wilson to the Bulls

Another mock draft sends UNC’s Caleb Wilson to the Bulls

UNC's Caleb Wilson is projected as a top-four NBA draft pick by multiple outlets, with some linking him to the Bulls.

Another mock draft sends UNC’s Caleb Wilson to the Bulls

UNC's Caleb Wilson is projected as a top-four NBA draft pick by multiple outlets, with some linking him to the Bulls.

Another mock draft has North Carolina star Caleb Wilson heading to the Chicago Bulls, and this time, the buzz is louder than ever. As the NBA draft approaches, Wilson's stock is soaring, with multiple outlets projecting him as a top-four pick—a testament to his standout season with the Tar Heels.

Jonathan Givony of DraftExpress has Wilson going No. 4 overall to the Bulls, a move that would add another UNC legend to Chicago's roster. Wilson would join fellow Tar Heels Coby White (drafted No. 7 in 2019) and the iconic Michael Jordan (drafted No. 3 in 1984) in Bulls history. It's a connection that feels almost poetic for fans of both the program and the Windy City.

This projection aligns with a growing consensus after Sunday's NBA lottery set the draft order. USA TODAY slots Wilson at No. 3 to the Memphis Grizzlies, while ESPN, like Givony, has him at No. 4 to Chicago. At 6-foot-9, Wilson is widely regarded as one of the safest picks near the top of the board, thanks to his scoring touch, rebounding prowess, and versatility on the court.

Wilson earned All-America and first-team All-ACC honors this season, even after missing the final nine games of UNC's campaign due to injury. He averaged team highs of 19.8 points and 9.4 rebounds, breaking the Tar Heels' freshman record for most 20-point games—a mark previously held by Tyler Hansbrough. That kind of production has cemented his status as one of the program's most impactful first-year players in recent memory.

Whether he lands in Chicago, Memphis, or elsewhere, Wilson is poised to make an immediate splash in the NBA. For now, the mock drafts are just the beginning of what promises to be an exciting draft night.

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