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

possible second round pick in the 2024 NBA Draft

2024 Shooting Guards

1. Ja’Kobe Walter – 6-5 – Baylor
2. Stephon Castle – 6-7 – UConn
3. D.J. Wagner – 6-3 – Kentucky
4. Riley Kugel – 6-5 – Florida
5. Wooga Poplar – 6-5 – Miami
6. Thierry Darlan – 6-6 – G League Ignite (Senegal)
7. Nikola Durišić – 6-8 – Serbia
8. Dalton Kneckt – 6-6 – Tennessee
9. Matthew Cleveland – 6-7 – Miami
10. LeBron James Jr. – 6-3 – USC
11. Judah Mintz – 6-4 – Syracuse
12. Matthew Murrell – 6-4 – Mississippi
13. Kevin McCullar Jr. – 6-6 – Kansas
14. Scotty Middleton – 6-6 – Ohio State
15. Antonio Reeves – 6-6 – Kentucky
16. Justin Moore – 6-4 – Villanova
17. JJ Starling – 6-4 – Syracuse
18. Johnell Davis – 6-4 – Florida Atlantic
19. Baylor Scheierman – 6-6- Creighton
20. Terrance Arceneaux – 6-6 – Houston
21. Caleb Love – 6-3 – Arizona
22. Will Richard – 6-5 – Florida
23. Harrison Ingram – 6-8 – UNC
24. Davonte Davis – 6-4 – Arkansas
25. Jamal Mashburn Jr. – 6-2 – New Mexico
26. Tamar Bates – 6-5 – Indiana
27. Allen Flanigan 6-6 – Mississippi
28. Adama Bal – 6-6 – Santa Clara (France)
29. Fedor Zugic – 6-6 – Montenegro
30. Dominick Harris – 6-4 – Loyola Marymount
31. Nimari Burnett – 6-3 – Alabama
32. Jayson Tchicamboud – 6-5 – France
33. Langston Love – 6-4 – Baylor
34. Jordan Longino – 6-7 – Villanova
35. Hunter Sallis – 6-4 – Wake Forest
36. Mikey Williams – 6-2 – Memphis
37. Kadary Richmond – 6-5 – Seton Hall
38. Adam Miller – 6-4 – LSU
39. Jalen Warley – 6-5 – Florida State