History of Caleb Love in Timeline

Caleb Love is an American basketball player who played college basketball for the North Carolina Tar Heels and later the Arizona Wildcats. Known for his athleticism and scoring ability, Love made significant contributions to both programs. He is notable for hitting a game-winning shot against Duke in the 2022 Final Four, sending North Carolina to the national championship game. After his time at UNC, Love transferred to Arizona for his final year of eligibility. Love declared for the 2024 NBA draft.

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1997: Larry Hughes named McDonald's All-American

In 1997, Larry Hughes from Christian Brothers became a McDonald's All-American, an honor that Caleb Love would later receive, making him the second player from the school to achieve this.

September 27, 2001: Caleb Love's Birth

On September 27, 2001, Caleb Khristopher Love was born. He is an American basketball player who has played college basketball for the North Carolina Tar Heels and the Arizona Wildcats.

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October 1, 2019: Caleb Love Commits to North Carolina

On October 1, 2019, Caleb Love committed to play college basketball for the North Carolina Tar Heels. He chose North Carolina over other schools like Missouri, Louisville, and Kansas, drawn by coach Roy Williams and the opportunity to play lead guard.

2020: Love Ranked as Top Recruit

In 2020, Caleb Love was recognized as a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in his class by major recruiting services.

January 20, 2021: Love Scores 20 Points Against Wake Forest

On January 20, 2021, Caleb Love scored 20 points in an 80–73 win over Wake Forest.

January 25, 2021: Love Named ACC Freshman of the Week

On January 25, 2021, Caleb Love was recognized for his performance and named ACC Freshman of the Week.

February 6, 2021: Love Scores Career-High Against Duke

On February 6, 2021, Caleb Love scored a then career-high 25 points and had 7 assists in a 91–87 victory over rival Duke.

February 8, 2021: Love Earns Second ACC Freshman of the Week Honor

On February 8, 2021, Caleb Love received his second Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Freshman of the Week honor.

2022: Love Returns to UNC with High Expectations

Following their late-season success, Caleb Love, along with Black, Davis, and Bacot, returned for the 2022–23 season with high expectations. Despite the team's struggles, Love started 32 of 33 games, setting career highs in field-goal percentage (37.8%), points per game (16.7), and rebounds per game (3.7).

2022: Love Leads UNC in NCAA Tournament

In the 2022 NCAA tournament, Caleb Love scored 27 of his then career-high 30 points in the second half of a 73–66 win over UCLA in the Sweet Sixteen. In the Final Four against Duke, Love scored 28 points, including a pivotal late three-point shot in the 81–77 victory. However, in the Finals against Kansas, despite scoring 13 points, Love's missed three-pointer contributed to UNC's loss.

May 30, 2023: Love Commits to Arizona Wildcats

On May 30, 2023, Caleb Love announced his commitment to the Arizona Wildcats via social media after initially committing to Michigan but then decommitting due to transfer credit issues.

November 6, 2023: Love's Wildcat Debut

On November 6, 2023, Caleb Love made his debut for the Arizona Wildcats, contributing 12 points and 4 assists in a dominant 122–59 victory over Morgan State.

March 12, 2024: Love Awarded Pac-12 Player of the Year

On March 12, 2024, Caleb Love was named Pac-12 Player of the Year, becoming the tenth Arizona Wildcat to receive the award. He averaged 18.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 1.2 steals, helping Arizona secure a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament, where they reached the Sweet 16.

May 29, 2024: Love Withdraws from NBA Draft, Returns to Arizona

On May 29, 2024, Caleb Love announced his decision to withdraw from the 2024 NBA Draft and return to Arizona for his graduate season, as communicated via his social media accounts.