Caleb Wilson follows Michael Jordan’s path to Chicago, wants to 'be better than Mike'

Posted Jun 24, 2026
Caleb Wilson is headed to Chicago, joining one of the NBA’s most iconic franchises and following the path of the most famous Tar Heel, Michael Jordan. The moment Tuesday, when the Chicago Bulls made Wilson the No. 4 pick in the NBA Draft, carried added meaning because former UNC coach Hubert Davis was at the Barclays Center to share it with him. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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