Caleb Love to Join Arizona Ring of Honor as McKale Hosts Spectacle of Events Saturday
Arizona will formally add Caleb Love to its Ring of Honor at halftime of Saturday’s men’s game, a centerpiece moment during a full day at McKale Center that includes a national morning pregame broadcast, a celebrity DJ appearance and a women’s game sandwiched between the morning show and the men’s tip. Head coach Tommy Lloyd called the occasion an honor for the program and for Love, who remains a defining player of recent Wildcats teams.
Ring of Honor ceremony scheduled for Valentine’s Day
The halftime ceremony honoring Love is set for Saturday, Feb. 14. Coach Tommy Lloyd framed the timing as fitting, noting the date’s broader significance and the personal weight the induction carries. Lloyd called Love someone who holds a special place in his heart, and he said the Ring of Honor nod means a lot to the program’s legacy.
How the day will unfold at McKale (times in ET)
The campus will be active from early in the morning. Fans are permitted to start lining up at 7: 00 a. m. ET for spots behind the broadcast set for the national morning pregame show, which runs from 10: 00 a. m. to 12: 00 p. m. ET. The women’s game versus ASU follows at 2: 00 p. m. ET, with the men’s contest against Texas Tech tipping off at 6: 30 p. m. ET. The Ring of Honor induction will take place at halftime of the men’s game.
Tommy Lloyd and a celebrity DJ help set the tone
Lloyd spoke with evident enthusiasm about the weekend’s energy. He mentioned a well-known DJ friend who will be in the crowd and could appear at a pregame campus event, adding to the festive atmosphere. Lloyd emphasized that hosting a national pregame show and staging a halftime induction on the same day underscores the program’s standing and the season the Wildcats are having.
Love’s credentials and why he earned the honor
Love made a lasting impact during his time in Tucson. He averaged 17. 6 points per game across two seasons—among the top scoring averages in program history—and earned major conference and national recognition, including conference player of the year honors in 2024. He set a program single-game scoring mark with 35 points in a high-profile NCAA Tournament contest, and in his final college season he earned all-conference honors and national award consideration for his work as a shooting guard. Teammates and coaches point to his scoring, late-game poise and leadership as central reasons for the Ring of Honor selection.
What fans should expect Saturday
Expect a long, celebratory day at McKale. The campus will be busy from the early morning lineup through the final buzzer of the men’s game. Lloyd is expected to appear on the morning show at some point during the broadcast, which will alter his regular pregame routine. The team will manage coach availability around the ceremony; Lloyd is not expected to be on the court during halftime but is likely to make time for Love before or after the presentation. Fans attending should plan for crowds and an elevated program presentation celebrating both recent on-court success and a celebrated alumnus.
