When the NBA draft finally comes around, the Chicago Bulls will be on the clock to make their selection at No. 4 — a pivotal pick for a franchise trying to change the narrative. Chicago will need to decide who to prioritize in the draft, especially if they move up.
Moving up in the draft may be a possibility - or at least, something the Bulls are considering. The Bulls contacted the Washington Wizards about the No. 1 pick, per Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.
For fans following the draft Bulls lottery luck, two names to watch are Duke forward Cameron Boozer and UNC forward Caleb Wilson.
Let’s take a look at what each player accomplished in their freshman campaigns and what they can bring to the league.
Wilson’s 2025-26 season at UNC
The 6’10” freshman from Atlanta, Georgia, averaged 19.8 points, 9.4 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game on 57.8% shooting from the field. On 2-point field goals, he shot 61%.
However, his contributions were not limited to the offensive end of the floor. He averaged 1.4 blocks and 1.5 steals per game as well.
Wilson succeeded on the offensive end in his freshman campaign, putting up high scoring numbers while shooting the ball well from the field. In terms of rebounding, he particularly found success on the defensive glass, averaging 6.6 defensive rebounds a game.
But on 3-point shots, Wilson knocked down 7 of 27 attempts (25.9%).
If Wilson can develop his 3-point shot, he can make his offensive game more dynamic and even harder to stop. However, if he can score at an elite level from 2-point range consistently, he may not need to make huge leaps in 3-point shooting percentage. He would likely only need to boost his 3-point field goal percentage to the 30-35% range.
Boozer’s 2025-26 season at Duke
The 6’9” freshman averaged 22.5 points, 10.2 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game on 55.6% shooting for the Blue Devils. He shot 39.1% from beyond the arc and added 1.4 steals per game.
Boozer, too, found success on the defensive glass, grabbing 6.9 defensive boards per game. He was particularly efficient on 2-point field goals, shooting 62.3%.
With his ability to knock down the 3-ball and score from 2-point range, Boozer can be dynamic on the offensive end. Given this and his passing ability, Boozer can use his offensive abilities to play inside and outside. If he can continue to log steals at this rate, he can be a factor on the defensive end as well.
Why the decision is a challenging one
Both players are promising young talents who, if developed properly, can help the Bulls on the court.
For Chicago, this decision may be easy: choose who doesn’t get selected by the time their No. 4 pick comes around, as AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Wilson and Boozer are all names being associated with picks 1-4.
If they decide to move up from No. 4 in the draft, or are trying to decide which player to prioritize going into it, it may be a difficult decision in Chicago’s front office. Both players, especially Boozer, could likely thrive at the four position next to a traditional big man. They both can score off the dribble as well.
If they want a player with a high 3-point shooting percentage right off the bat who can attack the rim and score in the paint, Boozer is the choice for Chicago.
However, if Wilson dominates from 2-point range and develops his 3-point shot, he will be a key offensive piece for any rebuilding team. If the front office sees his potential and believes in his development, Wilson is a good pickup.
With both players having upsides, this could turn out to be a decision where you can't go wrong with either player. This makes the decision a challenging one for Chicago, particularly if they move up and both players are still on the board.
Add us as a preferred source on Google