NBA DRAFT SCOUTING REPORT
POSITION: SG | FROM: UNC | HT: 6-4 | WT: 195 |
BORN: 9/27/01 | YEAR: Jr. | WING: 6-9 | REACH: 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
Videos
2023 Shooting Guards
- Ausar Thompson – 6-6 – Overtime Elite
- Keyonte George – 6-5 – Baylor
- Jordan Hawkins – 6-5 – UConn
- Kobe Bufkin – 6-4 – Michigan
- Nick Smith – 6-4 – Arkansas
- Marcus Sasser – 6-2 – Houston
- Amari Bailey – 6-4 – UCLA
- Brandin Podziemski – 6-5 – Santa Clara
- Nikola Durišić – 6-8 – Serbia
- Ben Sheppard – 6-6 – Belmont
- Terquavion Smith – 6-4 – NC State
- Ricky Council IV – 6-6 – Arkansas
- Mojave King – 6-5 – Ignite (Australia)
- Jaylen Clark – 6-5 – UCLA
- Isaiah Wong – 6-4 – Miami
- Sir’Jabari Rice – 6-4 – Texas
- Adam Flagler – 6-3 – Baylor
- Omari Moore – 6-6 – San Jose State
- Chris Livingston – 6-5 – Kentucky
- Justin Powell – 6-6 – Washington St.
- D’Moi Hodge – 6-4 – Missouri
- Drew Peterson – 6-9 – USC
- Josiah James – 6-6 – Tennessee