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Bulls' Fourth-Overall Rookie Caleb Wilson Eyes ROY

6/27/2026

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Caleb Wilson Targets ROY

Caleb Wilson, the Bulls' fourth-overall 2026 draft pick, expects Rookie of the Year.
Wilson, 19, averaged 19.8 points, 9.4 rebounds and 57.8% shooting in 24 games despite a fractured hand and broken thumb.
He earned consensus second-team All-American and All-ACC first-team honors.
The Bulls ended 2025-26 at 31-51, missed the playoffs for a fourth straight year and have not won a postseason series since 2014-15.

Summary

Graham Drives Rebuild

Bryson Graham, hired in April, oversaw the Bulls’ picks of Caleb Wilson and Dailyn Swain.
Despite missing the NCAA tournament after a March thumb fracture, Wilson said he already faced the three higher-drafted prospects—AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer.
Chicago’s three Summer League games next month will be against Memphis, Utah and Washington.
The draft is billed as a fresh start, with new leadership aiming to rebuild the roster.

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Wilson Powers UNC

On November 7, Wilson scored 24 points in UNC's 87-74 victory over Kansas, marking his early impact.
UNC coach Hubert Davis praised Wilson's self-directed film study and early scouting of opponents.
Wilson missed the final nine games with hand injuries, but rehab cleared concerns.
He keeps a phone list of players to beat, changes his wallpaper for motivation, and after speaking with former Bull Coby White feels ready for Chicago fans.

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Caleb Wilson Targets ROY

Caleb Wilson, the Bulls' fourth-overall 2026 draft pick, expects Rookie of the Year.
Wilson, 19, averaged 19.8 points, 9.4 rebounds and 57.8% shooting in 24 games despite a fractured hand and broken thumb.
He earned consensus second-team All-American and All-ACC first-team honors.
The Bulls ended 2025-26 at 31-51, missed the playoffs for a fourth straight year and have not won a postseason series since 2014-15.

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