“I never take the opportunity to play at North Carolina for granted,” Love said. “To play for the world’s finest fan base, to play with the most incredible teammates I could imagine, and to play for coaches who encourage and challenge me in every way possible are all blessings that make me feel so blessed.” “I’m back,” Love announced at the end of the video.
With Love’s return, the Tar Heels will retain all starters save for floor-stretching center Brady Manek. Forward Armando Bacot was the first to declare his return for a fourth season, followed by versatile top defender Leaky Black, who was given an additional year of eligibility by the NCAA due to the COVID-19 epidemic. R.J. Davis, the team’s starting guard, confirmed his return for a third season this week.
Love was seen as a potential second-round NBA draft choice, with ESPN ranking him as the No. 49 prospect. He possesses game-changing scoring ability, which was instrumental in the eighth-seeded Tar Heels reaching the Final Four for the record 21st time in coach Hubert Davis’ inaugural season.
“Caleb’s commitment to this team and program encourages and drives him to win a national title and eventually have a long and successful NBA career,” Davis said in a statement. “No one is more good at taking and making huge shots under duress than he is. He is one of the most skilled athletes I have ever encountered, and I am ecstatic to coach him for another season.”
