Grading Bulls’ Last 5 First-Round Picks

With the draft rapidly approaching, let's revisit and grade the Bulls' most recent first-round round picks.

Feb 10, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (0) shoots the ball against Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (34) and guard Jalen Suggs (4) during the second half at KIA Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports / Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports

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2018 #22 Overall: Chandler Hutchinson, Wing, Boise St. (D)

Ah, that’s more like it. Hutchinson, the Bulls’ second first-rounder in this draft class, is most well-known for attempting to troll Chicago after being traded to the Wizards in 2021 – who would go on to (narrowly) make the playoffs. Hutchinson shot 37.9% from the field for Washington, ironically better than the 27.8% he shot for the Bulls that season.

There is not much more to add to the Wikipedia page here. A relatively strong 6-foot-6 wing out of Boise St., Hutchinson had the build of an ideal swingman. Ultimately, that only means so much when you’re a career 44.2/30.9/64.3 shooter.

He had a short cup of coffee with Phoenix in 2022 and has not touched an NBA court since then. As a pick in the late first round, it’s hard to give lower than a D when you’re hunting for role players at this point anyway. It's hard to fault taking a chance on teaching the guy with a prototypical build how to shoot a bit better. At least the Wizards made the playoffs.

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