Caleb Love

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 lite
• Jodie Meeks

Draft Projection

possible second round pick in the 2025 NBA Draft

2025 Shooting Guards

1. Dylan Harper – 6-6 – Rutgers
2. Tre Johnson – 6-6 – Texas
3. VJ Edgecombe – 6-5 – Baylor (Bahamas)
4. Will Riley – 6-8 – Illinois
5. Hugo Gonzalez – 6-6 – Spain
6. Ben Saraf – 6-6 – Ulm (Israel)
7. Jase Richardson – 6-2 – Michigan State
8. Walter Clayton Jr. – 6-2 – Florida
9. Kam Jones – 6-4 – Marquette
10. Chaz Lanier – 6-4 – Tennessee
11. Sion James – 6-6 – Duke
12. Max Shulga – 6-5 – VCU
13. Alijah Martin – 6-2 – Florida
14. Dink Pate – 6-7 – Mexico City Capitanes
15. Kobe Sanders – 6-9 – Nevada
16. John Tonje – 6-5 – Wisconsin
17. Hunter Sallis – 6-4 – Wake Forest
18. Jaxson Robinson – 6-7 – Kentucky
19. Caleb Love – 6-3 – Arizona
20. John Poulakidas – 6-6 – Yale
21. Brooks Barnhizer – 6-6 – Northwestern
22. Will Richard – 6-5 – Florida
23. Matthew Cleveland – 6-7 – Miami
24. Miles Kelly – 6-6 – Auburn
25. Wooga Poplar – 6-5 – Villanova
26. Johnell Davis – 6-4 – Arkansas
27. Jahmai Mashack – 6-4 – Tennessee
28. Adama Bal – 6-7 – Santa Clara (France)
29. Taelon Peter – 6-4 – Liberty
30. Matthew Murrell – 6-4 – Mississippi
31. A.J. Storr – 6-6 – Kansas
32. Chase Hunter – 6-4 – Clemson
33. Riley Kugel – 6-5 – Mississippi State
34. Langston Love – 6-4 – Baylor
35. Kadary Richmond – 6-5 – St John’s
36. Jordan Longino – 6-7 – Villanova
37. Manny Obaseki – 6-4 – Texas A&M