Post-lottery mock drafts seem to have a consensus landing spot for Caleb Wilson

The 2026 NBA Draft Lottery is officially in the books, as we now know the order that the teams will be picking come June 23.

The Washington Wizards won the event, securing the No. 1 overall pick in this year's draft. Here's how this year's lottery shaped up:

1. Wizards
2. Jazz
3. Grizzlies
4. Bulls
5. Clippers
6. Nets
7. Kings
8. Hawks
9. Mavs
10. Bucks
11. Warriors
12. Thunder
13. Heat
14. Hornets

Now that the draft order is settled, the focus once again turns on former UNC basketball star Caleb Wilson. With updated mock drafts surfacing rapidly, there seems to be a consensus fit for Wilson, who isn't expected to be available for very long.

A consensus suitor emerges for Caleb Wilson in latest NBA mock drafts

Most analysts who cover the NBA seem to believe that Wilson is destined to join the Chicago Bulls.

"Caleb Wilson makes sense for the Bulls because they need size, length, and a frontcourt player with real two-way range. This is not a perfect offensive fit yet because the three-point shot is behind the rest of his game. Still, his physical tools and production are strong enough for the No. 4 pick." - Fran Leiva, Fadeaway World

The Bulls, who had just a 4.5% chance of landing a top five selection, made a massive jump, finishing five draft spots higher than their previously projected slotted pick at No. 9. This would put the franchise in a position to add a uber-talented prospect in Wilson who can help expedite the rebuilding process in Chicago.

In the latest post-lottery mock drafts, many are tabbing Wilson as the No. 4 overall pick to the Bulls. Most of these mock drafts have a similar top four, one that features AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson as the top two players selected (with varying opinions on which one will be drafted No. 1 overall), while Cameron Boozer seems to be a consensus pick to head to the Memphis Grizzlies as the third overall pick.

That leaves Wilson to fall to Chicago, a pairing that seems to be a solid fit for a guy who could easily make a case to be selected higher in this draft class.

"In addition to being viewed as a consensus top-four prospect, Wilson is an excellent fit with Chicago's existing talent, representing a high-flying frontcourt option with room to grow. His season ended early because of a pair of hand injuries, but that didn't impact his momentum as a top-four selection, as teams fell in love with his motor, explosiveness and potential as a two-way impact player. He will likely receive looks higher than this and will have an opportunity to make his case in predraft workouts, where his athletic gifts should stand out, and teams will want to better assess his skill level and perimeter shooting." - Jeremy Woo, ESPN

Chicago has plenty of experience in taking former Tar Heels in the top 10 and has reaped the benefits of their decisions in the past. Maybe Wilson is destined to continue the pipeline from Chapel Hill to Chicago.

Now that the NBA Draft order is much clearer, Chicago is certainly a team to keep an eye on when it comes to who will win the Caleb Wilson sweepstakes in just a couple of weeks.

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