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 2022 NBA Draft or the 2023 NBA Draft

2022 Shooting Guards

1. Shaedon Sharpe – 6-6 – Kentucky (Canada)
2. Jaden Ivey – 6-4 – Purdue
3. Benedict Mathurin – 6-6 – Arizona
4. Johnny Davis – 6-5 – Wisconsin
5. Malaki Branham – 6-5 – Ohio State
6. Dyson Daniels – 6-7 – G League Ignite (Australia)
7. Blake Wesley – 6-5 – Notre Dame
8. MarJon Beauchamp – 6-6 – G League Ignite
9. Jaden Hardy – 6-5 – G League Ignite
10. Bryce McGowens – 6-6 – Nebraska
11. Max Christie – 6-5 – Michigan State
12. Gabriele Procida – 6-7 – Italy
13. Terquavion Smith – 6-4 – NC State
14. Ryan Rollins – 6-4 – Toledo
15. Ochai Agbaji – 6-5 – Kansas 
16. Trevor Keels – 6-5 – Duke
17. Alondes Williams – 6-5 – Wake Forest
18. Christian Braun – 6-6 – Kansas
19. Caleb Love – 6-3 – UNC
20. Kameron McGusty – 6-5 – Miami
21. Tevin Brown – 6-5 – Murray State
22. Mojave King – 6-5 – Australia
23. Michael Devoe – 6-5 – Geogia Tech
24. Taevion Kinsey – 6-5 – Marshall
25. Allen Flanigan 6-6 – Auburn
26. Matteo Spagnolo – 6-4 – Italy
27. Ron Harper Jr. – 6-6 – Rutgers
28. Adam Flagler – 6-3 – Baylor
29. Fedor Zugic – 6-6 – Montenegro
30. Justin Moore – 6-4 – Villanova
31. Isaiah Wong – 6-4 – Miami
32. Josiah James – 6-6 – Tennessee