Pros:

• monstrous all around athlete

• stays low defensively

• actively moves without the ball; doesn’t park for excessive periods

• fast break demon

• high release point on jumpshot

• quick to swing the ball and avoids ball-stoppage most of the time

• very solid post defender; stronger than he appears

• elite helpside threat; great defensive playmaker overall

• great cutter

Cons:

• foot speed + core strength are flawed; easy to shift defensively

• overcommits to passing lanes/block opportunities

• inconsistent defensive motor

• struggles to handle through contact despite seeking post looks on offense

• bad offensive decision maker in the half-court; settles for awful shots in isolation and makes some questionable passes

• bad touch

C: t50 level all-defense star

F: end of rotation

Caleb Wilson, 6'10, 215, PF, UNC, Fr.

• Comp: Jonathon Isaac / Shawn Marion / Andrei Kirilenko

• Ceiling: ALL-NBA

• Floor: Bench

• Most versatile defender in the class

• Gets in passing lanes

• Great shot blocker

• Amazing rebounder

• Better playmaker then you would expect

• Inefficient scorer at every level

• Needs to improve shot selection and making abilities

• Also needs to improve assist to turnover ratio

• Expectation: ALL-NBA; Very versatile defender and rebounder, if he improves offensively, he'll be amazing

Even with the late season injuries Caleb showed enough to be in strong contention for not only the top 3 but even the no.1 pick in June. He’s a special talent who is just starting to figure out how good he can be. He’s not as polished as Cam or as pure of a scorer as DP or AJ but he’s got a combination of skills and athleticism that leaves NBA scouts drooling. Don’t be surprised if he crashes the top 3 party. But the real intrigue comes in the moments between the highlights. On offense, Wilson is only a two-level scorer (in the midrange and at the rim), because he doesn’t have a handle like AJ Dybantsa, a similarly sized forward. Wilson is loose with his dribble against pressure, so he has to put his back on defenders to work his way into the paint. The good news is that he’s still effective at creating shots for himself in the midrange or posting up.

NBA Comp: Young Kevin Garnett

Strengths: Vertical, Mid Range, Crafty, Rebounder, good dunker, Pretty good playmaker, good flashes on defence,

Weaknesses: bit over reliant on dunks, 3pt shooting, Shot Selection, Ball Handling, Defencive consisty, Physicality,

Draft Range/3-5, Role/Post Four, Player Comp/Kevin Garnett, Ceiling/Superstar, Floor/Role Player, Expectation/Quality Starter, Position/FC (ACL Injury)

strong defender

weak finishing besides dunking

dunks a whole lot

mid range jumper but lacking 3pt

top 10

Full Film Breakdown:

https://x.com/Chees_EdwardS/status/1987324929071550551?s=20

General Notes:

• Crazy motor and super energetic play with an unmatched competitiveness

• Defensive versatility plus free roaming role allows him to truly impact defensively at all points of the court and be a true chaos creator

• His fadeaway game has been consistent and he's been getting to his spots easily, lack of hesitation pulling with confidence and efficiency

• Super athleticism around the rim and finishing in contact, true offensive rebound and outback threat.

• High rebound numbers and impact on the boards

• 3pt game is low volume and inconsistent with his form

• Playmaking has some interesting flashes with good play with Veesaar in particular

• Would like to see him flow off ball in offence more and less demanding of the ball in the post

SCOUTING REPORTS: Caleb Wilson; Caleb Wilson is a great big man option in this year’s draft. He plays for NC and is best known for size and athletic ability. Offensively he doesn’t have a developed shot or outside presence, yet on the paint he is this drafts best scorer. He is easily the best dunker this year, acquiring these dunks either on fast break and running the floor or by cutting off ball on his defender. He has really good off ball IQ, always looking to back cut and get found on the block ready for the dunk, but also gets put backs and back down shots aswell. No passing presence at all. Defensively he plays as a traditional big body rim protector, doesn’t really play like a well oiled defender and more on instinct, using his athleticism to block shots or intercept passes to the inside, a positive defender but not an anchor imo.

Archetype: Off Ball Dunker, Post Scorer.

Player Comp: Khaman Maluach, Aaron Gordon, Scottie Barnes.

Prospect Score: 59.34

Pros:

1. INSANE ATHLETICISM

2. Super High Motor

3. Knack of knowing when to cut or crash the glass

4. Great Rebounder

5. Shown flashes of a Jumper

6. Great Wingspan

7. Great Defender

Cons:

1. Needs to work on his handle

2. Can Struggle to get downhill at times

3. Needs to fill in his frame

4. Jump shot is not consistent

5. Can occasionally fade into the background on offense when not used (my opinion)

Pro Comp: Jalen Johnson plus defense

Ceiling: All NBA Floor: Rotation piece

Best Team Fits: Utah, Washington, Sacramento, Brooklyn

Calling Card: World Class Athleticism, Defense and Motor