Caleb Wilson's selection at No. 4 in the NBA Draft puts him among Tar Heel royalty
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Key Points:
- Caleb Wilson was selected No. 4 overall by the Chicago Bulls in the 2026 NBA Draft, making him the 119th University of North Carolina (UNC) player drafted and the 14th Tar Heel taken in the top four picks.
- Wilson joins an elite group of UNC legends drafted at No. 4, including Pete Brennan, Billy Cunningham, Al Wood, Sam Perkins, Rasheed Wallace, and Antawn Jamison, all of whom had distinguished college and professional careers.
- Wilson had a historic freshman season at UNC, leading the team in scoring, rebounding, steals, and blocks before injuries cut his season short; he set freshman records for scoring and double-digit games and earned First Team All-ACC and Second Team All-American honors.
- Among UNC one-and-done players, Wilson's No. 4 draft position is the second highest ever, behind only Marvin Williams, who was picked second overall in 2005.
- The article reflects on the legacy of top UNC players drafted at No. 4 overall, highlighting their significant contributions to college basketball and the NBA, setting a high standard for Wilson's future career.
