Caleb Love

Draft Notes

Love is an aggressive lead 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.

Is a fierce competitor who’s energy and hustle rubs off on his teammates.

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. He’s somewhat of a power point guard who seeks out contact.

Love can break down the defense with either hand and can finish in a variety of ways including floaters and tear-drops. He can keep the defense honest with his outside shot, although at this point three point shooting isn’t a strength.

He’s not necessarily a pass-first player but he does a great job of pressuring and collapsing the defense to get open shots for teammates. He 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

possible first round pick in the 2021 NBA Draft or 2022 NBA Draft

2021 Point Guards

1. Cade Cunningham – 6-7 – Oklahoma State
2. Jalen Suggs – 6-4 – Gonzaga
3. Devin Askew – 6-3 – Kentucky
4. Caleb Love – 6-3 – UNC
5. Jared Butler – 6-3 – Baylor
6. Daishon Nix – 6-4 – G League
7. Adam Miller – 6-4 – Illinois
8. Ayo Dosunmu – 6-5 – Illinois
9. David Johnson – 6-5 – Louisville
10. Jeremy Roach – 6-2 – Duke
11. Tre Mann – 6-4 – Florida
12. Joel Ayayi – 6-5 – Gonzaga
13. Josiah James – 6-6 – Tennessee
14. Javonte Smart – 6-4 – LSU
15. Quade Green – 6-1 – Washington
16. Boogie Ellis – 6-2 – Memphis