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

late first to mid second round pick in the 2021 NBA Draft or 2022 NBA Draft

2022 Point Guards

1. Kennedy Chandler 6-1 – Tennessee
2. TyTy Washington – 6-3 – Kentucky
3. J.D. Davison – 6-2 – Alabama
4. Nolan Hickman – 6-2 – Gonzaga
5. Caleb Love 6-3 – UNC
6. Dalano Banton – 6-9 – Nebraska
7. Scottie Pippen Jr. – 6-1 – Vanderbilt
8. Iverson Molinar – 6-3 – Miss. State (Panama)
9. Jean Montero – 6-3 – Dominican Republic
10. Khristian Lander – 6-2 – NA
11. Jeremy Roach – 6-2 – Duke
12. Boogie Ellis – 6-2 – Memphis
13. Andrew Nembhard – 6-4 – Gonzaga
14. Casey Morsell – 6-2 – NA