Arizona's Caleb Love Called Out by CBB Fans After Clemson's Stunning Sweet 16 Upset | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Emily Baldwin Arizona's NCAA Tournament run has come to an end earlier than expected.
The No. 2-seeded Wildcats were upset by the No. 6-seeded Clemson Tigers 77-72 on Thursday in the Sweet 16. It marks the program's second Sweet 16 exit in the last three years.
Wildcats guard Caleb Love failed to rise to the occasion in what was a disappointing performance as he finished with just 13 points, two rebounds, one assist and two steals. He went 5-of-18 from the floor and 0-for-9 from deep.
After the game, Love was slammed by college basketball fans for not elevating his game when the Wildcats needed it most:
DraftKings Sportsbook @DKSportsbookCaleb Love when it mattered most <a href="">
College Sports Only @CollegeSportsOCaleb Love in the Sweet 16: <a href="">
Jon Ledyard @LedyardNFLDraftCaleb Love 5-18 from the floor, 0-9 from 3, 3 turnovers. Clemson's defense is tough, but Arizona didn't have much chance of overcoming that Love performance
John @iam_johnwCaleb love when Clemson has the ball with 12 seconds left and needs to foul <a href="">
Thomas Carrieri @Thomas_CarrieriCaleb Love in this game for Arizona. <a href="">
Seth Davis @SethDavisHoopsTough night for Caleb Love to say the least. 0 for 9 from three and one assist. Tigers made sure he wouldn't get anywhere near the rim. Just a defensive clinic.
sean yoo @SeanYoocaleb love with some of the worst late game defending i've seen
Will Warren @statsbywillAll things considered, that Caleb Love performance is one of the worst I have ever seen from a team's best player in the Sweet Sixteen or further. Not just cold shooting but actively harmful to the team on both ends. I cannot believe Tommy Lloyd kept him in.
trace @wakeuptracecaleb love every time he gets the ball <a href="">
Henry @uncfankrustyCaleb Love and Tommy Lloyd trying to get into Tucson tmrw <a href="">
Love spent the first three seasons of his college career at North Carolina before transferring to Arizona ahead of the 2023-24 season.
His performance throughout the year was a big reason why the Wildcats secured a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament, but now they have nothing left to show for their efforts following Thursday's loss.
While Arizona heads home, Clemson is moving on to the Elite Eight and will face the winner of Thursday's game between No. 1-seeded North Carolina and No. 4-seeded Alabama.
