Through his first two NBA Summer League games, former UNC basketball star Caleb Wilson is putting the league on notice.In his July 10 debut, Caleb Wilson scored a record 35 points. On Monday night, Wilson led all players with 19 points and five blocks.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWilson’s play is also drawing the attention of prominent sports journalists. In a Tuesday morning episode of ESPN’s Get Up, analyst Seth Greenberg and ESPN NBA Senior Writer Vince Goodwill delivered massive praise for the former Tar Heel.“If you look at upside, someone’s potential, not right now but two three years from now, he has the greatest upside of all these rookies,” Greenberg said.Wilson, the fourth overall pick in this year’s NBA Draft, already faced off against third overall pick Cameron Boozer back on July 10, out-dueling him in the Chicago Bulls’ 97-96 loss to the Memphis Grizzles. Wilson played against the Utah Jazz Monday night, but second overall pick Darryn Peterson didn’t play.“He looks ready,” Goodwill said. “When you look at number four picks throughout recent history: Kon Kneuppel, Scottie Barnes, guys like that, you can find some pretty good value there. And I remember going into the Draft, talking to people, they were saying this could be the most talented guy that can develop. He’s giving me Kevin Garnett vibes and when you’re watching him play, at least for me watching him finish in traffic, he doesn’t panic. The defensive aptitude, like wanting to go block the shots. And the fact that he hates to lose a Summer League game. The Bulls have had a lot of bad luck the past few years, not just in the Draft, but organizationally as well. Those guys are really, really excited about Caleb Wilson’s future and I have to agree with them.”Wilson developed into a college superstar last season at North Carolina, averaging 19.8 points, 9.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.4 blocks per game, while consistently recording double-doubles and easily becoming the game’s most impactful player. UNC looked every bit of a National Championship contender with Wilson in the lineup, but wrist and thumb injuries cut his promising season short.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementNow entering his first professional campaign, Wilson will try and lead Chicago to its first playoff appearance in four season, plus its first series win since 2015. He only has two NBA games under his belt, but they’re sure a promising start to a great career.Follow us @TarHeelsWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels news, notes and opinions.This article originally appeared on Tar Heels Wire: Caleb Wilson praised by prominent sports journalists for hot NBA start
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