Caleb Wilson stuffs the stat sheet in Monday NBA Summer League action

By admin — In News — July 14, 2026

   ​Wherever former UNC basketball star Caleb Wilson goes, he catches everyone’s attention. Just look at what he did Friday night, scoring an NBA Summer League debut-record 35 points.Wilson turned heads once again on Monday night, throwing down what people are calling the “dunk of the Summer League.” Not only that, but Wilson finished with a game-high 19 points (8-of-17 FG, 3-of-8 3PT) and five blocks.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWilson was a major factor on the boards with eight rebounds, plus he tied for a Chicago Bulls-best two assists and steals apiece. The Bulls lost their second-straight game, this time 80-63 to the Utah Jazz, but not before their new star made another lasting impact against his fellow draftees and NBA hopefuls.Chicago faces the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night, then the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night, but Wilson’s coaches may hold him out for precautionary reasons. Wilson quickly proved his NBA impact in just two games, but knowing the former Tar Heel, he’ll want to play both nights.When the 2026-27 season rolls around, Wilson will start alongside point guard Josh Giddey, Matas Buzelis, plus offseason acquisitions Norman Powell and Nic Claxton. That’s a talented, young lineup capable of helping the Bulls make their first playoff appearance in four seasons, plus one that can anchor their first playoff series win since 2015.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWilson quickly took the college basketball world by storm, frequently recording double-doubles and finding himself a constant on postgame highlight reels. Wilson then injured himself in North Carolina’s February loss at Miami (FL), followed by a season-ending injury leading up to a March rematch with archrival Duke.Imagine if Wilson stayed healthy. Would UNC have a seventh NCAA Tournament title? Regardless of the what ifs, it’s encouraging to see Wilson’s pro career off to an electric start.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 stuffs the stat sheet in Monday NBA Summer League action  

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