Caleb Love

NBA DRAFT SCOUTING REPORT

POSITION: SGFROM: UNCHT: 6-4WT: 195
BORN: 9/27/01YEAR: Jr.WING: 6-9REACH: NA

Draft Notes

Love is an aggressive scoring guard with a downhill style of play. He attacks the defense and has both power and quickness on his drives to the hoop. He doesn’t shy away from contact and he’s a guy who can finish above the rim. His step-back game is promising but can be inconsistent and he’s streaky from outside.

He’s a good competitor who’s energy and hustle rubs off on his teammates, especially when he’s hitting shots.

With an impressive 6-9 wingspan (measured at Nike Skills Academy) and broad shoulders he’s clearly got the size and frame for the NBA level and fits where the NBA is going with versatile guards who can score.


He’s not necessarily a pass-first player but he does a good job of pressuring and collapsing the defense with his scoring ability, which can get open shots for teammates.

Love can get a bit careless with the ball and over dribble at times but that’s what happens when you’re the best player on the court (and his decision making will improve with age).


Comparisons

  • Monta Ellis

Draft Projection

late first to mid second round pick in the 2023 NBA Draft

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2023 Shooting Guards

  1. Ausar Thompson – 6-6 – Overtime Elite
  2. Keyonte George – 6-5 – Baylor
  3. Jordan Hawkins – 6-5 – UConn
  4. Kobe Bufkin – 6-4 – Michigan
  5. Nick Smith – 6-4 – Arkansas
  6. Marcus Sasser – 6-2 – Houston
  7. Amari Bailey – 6-4 – UCLA
  8. Brandin Podziemski – 6-5 – Santa Clara
  9. Nikola Durišić – 6-8 – Serbia
  10. Ben Sheppard – 6-6 – Belmont
  11. Terquavion Smith – 6-4 – NC State
  12. Ricky Council IV – 6-6 – Arkansas
  13. Mojave King – 6-5 – Ignite (Australia)
  14. Jaylen Clark – 6-5 – UCLA
  15. Isaiah Wong – 6-4 – Miami
  16. Sir’Jabari Rice – 6-4 – Texas
  17. Adam Flagler – 6-3 – Baylor
  18. Omari Moore – 6-6 – San Jose State
  19. Chris Livingston – 6-5 – Kentucky
  20. Justin Powell – 6-6 – Washington St. 
  21. D’Moi Hodge – 6-4 – Missouri
  22. Drew Peterson – 6-9 – USC
  23. Josiah James – 6-6 – Tennessee