The NBA Draft Combine in Chicago is still ongoing. Without a doubt, eyes will be focused on North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson. Not only for the skills he brings to bear, but also because the Chicago Bulls may likely draft Wilson.
The Bulls will receive the No.4 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Plus, Wilson is predicted to be the No.4 pick in NBA mock drafts.
On Wednesday, Wilson said he met with the Bulls and expressed interest, per Elias Schuster of Sports Illustrated. Additionally, Wilson shared an appreciation for the history between Chicago and Chapel Hill.
It turns out that Chicago has quite a track record of drafting elite talent from North Carolina. The obvious one being Michael Jordan in 1984. While at North Carolina, Jordan was a two-time collegiate player of the year. In 1982, he hit the game-winning shot in the NCAA final against Georgetown as a freshman.
The rest is history. Jordan also had a tradition of wearing his North Carolina shorts under his Bulls' shorts.
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In 1990, Chicago drafted forward Scott Williams from North Carolina. He would play for the first three-peat team alongside Jordan from 1991 to 1993.
In 2019, Chicago drafted Coby White out of North Carolina. He would play in Chicago from 2019 to 2026, before being traded to the Charlotte Hornets in February.
Additionally, Wilson also liked the new VP of Basketball Operations, Bryson Graham's SLAP philosophy when it comes to the type of talent he is looking for. SLAP means: size, length, athleticism, and physicality.
At 6-foot-10 and athletic, Wilson certainly meets all four.
The NBA Draft Combine in Chicago is still ongoing. Without a doubt, eyes will be focused on North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson. Not only for the skills he brings to bear, but also because the Chicago Bulls may likely draft Wilson. The Bulls will receive the No. 4 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Plus, Wilson is predicted to be the No.