Former University of North Carolina (UNC) basketball guards RJ Davis and Caleb Love have earned starting positions at the 2025 NBA G League Elite Camp, held from May 9 to May 11 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago. This prestigious event provides NBA Draft hopefuls with an opportunity to showcase their skills in front of NBA and G League scouts, coaches, and executives……
RJ Davis, who spent his entire collegiate career at UNC, delivered a standout performance for Team One. In a closely contested 89-85 victory over Team Two, Davis contributed 14 points, two rebounds, two assists, and a block in 22 minutes of play. He demonstrated efficiency by shooting 5-for-9 from the field and 4-for-5 from the free-throw line, though he missed both of his three-point attempts.
Caleb Love, after three seasons at UNC and two at Arizona, led Team Four with 10 points in a 101-63 loss to Team Three. He shot 4-for-11 from the field, including 0-for-5 from beyond the arc, and added one rebound and one assist in 21 minutes.
Both Davis and Love were not initially invited to the NBA Draft Combine but received opportunities to impress at the G League Elite Camp. Their performances at this event could lead to invitations to the NBA Draft Combine, depending on evaluations by scouts and executives.
The G League Elite Camp serves as a critical platform for prospects to elevate their draft stock. Notable NBA players such as Andrew Nembhard and Jose Alvarado have previously utilized this camp as a springboard to professional success.
As the 2025 NBA Draft approaches, the performances of RJ Davis and Caleb Love at the G League Elite Camp have positioned them as players to watch. Their ability to adapt and excel in this competitive environment underscores their potential to contribute at the professional level.