The 2026 NBA Draft is coming into focus, and one name is generating serious buzz: North Carolina's Caleb Wilson. With the draft lottery settled, Wilson is projected as a top-four pick, typically slotted behind A.J. Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, and Cameron Boozer—though some analysts have him as high as third.

Despite missing time late in the season, the five-star recruit showed plenty of flashes for the Tar Heels. But it was a bold take from a familiar rival that really turned heads. During ESPN's "Get Up" on Monday, former Duke star Jay Williams made a stunning comparison when asked who could become the best player from this draft class.

"Caleb Wilson, while watching him work out, has shown the ability to put the ball on the ground," Williams explained. "When I first saw him this year, I was like 'Okay, the bar is Jermaine O'Neal, the ceiling is Kevin Garnett.' Now when I watch him play... the bar seems like Kevin Garnett, the ceiling seems more like Giannis."

Yes, you read that right: the floor is a Hall of Fame forward, and the ceiling is a two-time MVP. That's the kind of hype that gets scouts and fans alike leaning in. Williams, who knows a thing or two about high-level talent, clearly sees something special in Wilson's game, especially his ability to handle the ball and create off the dribble at his size.

Of course, questions remain. Wilson's measurements at the NBA Scouting Combine raised some eyebrows, and there's always uncertainty when projecting raw potential. But if Jay Williams' comparison holds any weight, Wilson might just have the highest ceiling in this entire draft class. Whichever team lands him could be getting a future superstar—and that's the kind of player you build a franchise around.