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

Draft Projection

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

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