Caleb Love has committed to the Arizona Wildcats!

Caleb a UNC transfer has committed to Tommy Lloyd over Texas, Gonzaga, and more. As we reported he canceled his visit to Texas as he decided UofA was going to be his new home.

https://twitter.com/caleb2love/status/1663623401678991360

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).

A proven winner, Love has the tools to raise the ceiling of any team. Even at the NBA level, there's a clear pathway to him being a key piece of the rotation on a championship team one day.  Love enters year four at the college level as a decorated college prospect. During North Carolina's championship run in 2022, he scored more than any player in the tournament. Furthermore, he knocked down countless clutch buckets which proved he's able to step up in the biggest moments.  He's the ultimate competitor that can do a bit of everything.  The upside as an isolation scorer with a ton of athleticism and speed is intriguing. He's a strong driver with a quick first step and a dynamic package of dribble moves.  Defensively, Love is also able to make plays. He's generated over a steal per game over the course of his career, leveraging his quick hands and ability to jump passing lanes. At 6-foot-4 and nearly 200 pounds, Love has the frame to be physical when defending opposing guards.

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Man this should bode well for future prospects seeing Love in an AZ jersey. I love this commit. Glad to have you Love, Beardown

TFG!!..BEARDOWN C-Love!!

Excelsior!

Welcome to the family that is Arizona Caleb!
I am sure I speak for all of the Arizona fandom when I say we are excited to have you on board!

Looks like the 2023-24 starters are set huh?

Boswell
Bradley
Love
Johnson
Ballo

Larsson/Lewis are the guards off the bench.
Some combination of Anderson/Krivas/Veesaar is going to be coming off the bench for the bigs.

If my math is correct, this is the 13th scholarship prospect on the roster.
What am I saying?
This means there is no shot of Tubelis returning to Arizona without someone losing their scholarship.
#BearDown

Quote from: mvpreed2 on May 30, 2023, 03:46:24 PMWelcome to the family that is Arizona Caleb!
I am sure I speak for all of the Arizona fandom when I say we are excited to have you on board!

Looks like the 2023-24 starters are set huh?

Boswell
Bradley
Love
Johnson
Ballo

Larsson/Lewis are the guards off the bench.
Some combination of Anderson/Krivas/Veesaar is going to be coming off the bench for the bigs.

If my math is correct, this is the 13th scholarship prospect on the roster.
What am I saying?
This means there is no shot of Tubelis returning to Arizona without someone losing their scholarship.
#BearDown

In his statement about Love, Tommy Lloyd said, "As we near the completion of our roster..."

Is there another move coming?

https://twitter.com/ArizonaMBB/status/1663645668458795008

I don't see what we could possibly be adding unless it's some sort of 24 year old SF type.

Welcome to the famile C-Love! Take us to the promise land and don't forget to BTFD!

Great news. Can't wait to watch this kid light up Duke one last time.

Glad he's officially on our team.