History of Caleb Love in Timeline
Caleb Love is an American college basketball player for the Arizona Wildcats. He previously played for the North Carolina Tar Heels for three seasons, starting in most games. A key player in the Tar Heels' 2022 NCAA Tournament run to the Final Four, Love entered the transfer portal following the conclusion of the 2022-2023 season and committed to Arizona. He was a highly touted recruit coming out of high school, ranked among the top prospects nationally.
1997: Larry Hughes becomes a McDonald's All-American
In 1997, Larry Hughes, who also attended Christian Brothers College High School, was named a McDonald's All-American.
September 27, 2001: Birth of Caleb Love
Caleb Khristopher Love was born on September 27, 2001.
October 1, 2019: Caleb Love commits to North Carolina
On October 1, 2019, Caleb Love committed to play college basketball for the University of North Carolina.
2020: Caleb Love ranked a top player
In 2020, Caleb Love was ranked the No. 2 point guard and No. 7 player overall in his class by 247Sports.
January 20, 2021: Love scores 20 points against Wake Forest
On January 20, 2021, Caleb Love scored 20 points in a win against Wake Forest.
January 25, 2021: Love named ACC Freshman of the Week
Caleb Love was named ACC Freshman of the Week on January 25, 2021.
February 6, 2021: Love scores career-high 25 points against Duke
On February 6, 2021, Caleb Love scored a then career-high 25 points against Duke.
February 8, 2021: Love earns second ACC Freshman of the Week honor
Caleb Love earned his second ACC Freshman of the Week honor on February 8, 2021.
2022: North Carolina's Disappointing 2022-23 Season
Despite high expectations, North Carolina had a disappointing 2022-23 season, finishing with a 20-13 record. Caleb Love remained a key player, starting most games and setting new career highs in certain statistics.
2022: Final Four Run with North Carolina
In 2022, Caleb Love played a key role in North Carolina's run to the Final Four.
2022: Caleb Love's Performance in the 2022 NCAA Tournament
In the 2022 NCAA Tournament, Caleb Love had key performances, scoring 30 points against UCLA and 28 points against Duke in the Final Four. However, he struggled in the final game against Kansas, where he had a chance to tie the game but missed a crucial shot.
May 30, 2023: Love commits to Arizona
On May 30, 2023, Caleb Love committed to play for the Arizona Wildcats after initially committing to Michigan and then decommitting.
November 6, 2023: Love's Arizona Debut
Caleb Love made his debut for the Arizona Wildcats on November 6, 2023, scoring 12 points and providing four assists in a win against Morgan State.