Frequently Asked Questions
How did Caleb Wilson perform in his Summer League debut?
Caleb Wilson scored 35 points and hit 7-of-11 from three-point range in his Summer League debut. This came as a surprise to many draft experts who had insisted he didn't have a reliable jump shot.
Why didn't Caleb Wilson shoot more three-pointers at North Carolina?
North Carolina ran an offense built on the fast break, and Wilson primarily played power forward with the responsibility of attacking the rim. His coaches never asked him to shoot from the outside, so it wasn't that he lacked the ability — he was simply doing what was asked of him.
What were Caleb Wilson's shooting stats in high school?
Wilson shot 55% from the field as a junior at Holy Innocents Episcopal in Atlanta, Georgia, then improved to 57% as a senior. That senior season helped lead Holy Innocents to its first-ever Private School State Championship.
Why is Caleb Wilson glad he went to the Bulls instead of being drafted higher?
Wilson admitted he's almost glad his shooting ability was overlooked, because if teams had known he could actually shoot well, he likely would have been taken earlier in the draft and never landed in Chicago.
How does Caleb Wilson's situation compare to Michael Jordan's college career?
Like Wilson, Michael Jordan was limited in college, averaging only 14 shot attempts per game under Dean Smith at North Carolina compared to 22 per game with the Bulls. The comparison suggests that restricting a player's offensive role in college can mask just how complete a prospect they truly are.
Erik Lambert
I’m a football writer with more than 15 years covering the Chicago Bears. I hold a master’s degree in the Teaching of Writing from Columbia College Chicago, and my work on Sports Mockery has earned more than twenty million views. I focus on providing analysis, context, and reporting on Bears strategy, roster decisions, and team developments, and I’ve shared insight on 670 The Score, ESPN 1000, and football podcasts in the U.S. and Europe.
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