Former UNC star creating a strong NBA Summer League impression

By admin — In News — July 16, 2026

   ​Through nearly one full week of NBA Summer League action, it’s clear that former UNC standout Caleb Wilson will be a pro star for years to come.Wilson, whom the Chicago Bulls selected fourth overall in last month’s NBA Draft, scored a Summer League debut-record 35 points on July 10. Wilson led all players with 19 points and five blocks during Monday’s loss, then starred again Tuesday night with 19 points and eight rebounds.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThere’s plenty of stars thriving this month, but not all are delivering a Wilson-esque impact. Wilson delivered one of the Summer League’s greatest first impressions, according to The Ringer’s Danny Chau.”Chicago’s new franchise cornerstone is arguably the biggest revelation of the tournament so far, but my favorite part of the Caleb Wilson experience thus far has been what’s been said by him off the court,” Chau said. “There is an undeniable charisma that imbues both his athleticism and his words with a unique edge. I originally compared Wilson to a Gumby-fied Shawn Kemp, but Wilson seems to spiritually identify as the Mark Ruffalo–era Incredible Hulk.””Wilson is a stunning athlete and, with the benefit of one of the greatest summer league debuts in history in hindsight, the way he can bend and contort his body, in addition to his unreal force-generation, should have been a window into the hidden potential of Wilson as a dynamic shot creator,” Chau continues. “Wilson had a whole highlight reel worth of gorgeous, on-balance turnaround fadeaways at Carolina that suggested he was a better shooter than his volume or percentages let on.”Wilson averaged 19.8 points, 9.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.4 blocks per game across 24 games as a Tar Heel. With a healthy Wilson, UNC likely goes deep into the NCAA Tournament.Now three games into the summer before his rookie season, Wilson is quickly carving himself a standout professional 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.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThis article originally appeared on Tar Heels Wire: Former UNC star creating a strong NBA Summer League impression  

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