Top 5 NCAA players who didn't declare for 2022 NBA draft

No. 1: Caleb Love, North Carolina

Caleb Love was one of the breakout stars of the NCAA Tournament but will return for one more year.

Caleb Love was one of the top players in the NCAA Tournament and almost led the North Carolina Tar Heels to a national championship.

Love could have been a late first-round pick, but his return will make the Tar Heels one of the favorites to win the national championship in 2023.

His decision will complete the core of one of college basketball's best teams. His development as a scorer in the tournament will help the Tar Heels replace the loss of Brady Manek.

The NBA will always value shooting, and Love proved himself to be an elite shooter during the tournament. Love will be drafted next season, but an extra year at UNC will help cement his status.

Love will look to prove that the version of himself from the NCAA tournament is his average level rather than the level that shows up every once in a while.

If Love can be more consistent, he could emerge as a lottery pick in 2023 rather than a borderline first-round pick. Next season will be huge for Love.