4-star SF Chuck Love Jr. commits to Loyola-Chicago

Chuck Love Jr., a four-star small forward in the 2025 class, has committed to Loyola-Chicago and head coach Drew Valentine, he told On3.

The 6-foot-7 senior attends La Lumiere High School in Indiana but is originally from Lincoln, Nebraska.

According to the On3 Industry Rankings, Love is the No. 83 overall prospect in the 2025 cycle. He’s also the No. 18 small forward prospect and the No. 4 player in Indiana. The On3 Industry Ranking is a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

Love on his commitment to Loyola-Chicago

Chuck Love went in-depth on his decision to choose Loyola-Chicago with On3.

“I chose Loyola because the relationship I built with Coach Valentine. The staff was authentic and genuine. The standards and expectations that have been set forth for the program align with my values. Loyola’s culture and tradition were very appealing to me and it’s a winning program.”

What led to his trust in the coaching staff?

“What allowed me to trust them is that they believed in me when I was playing well and they also believed in me when I wasn’t. It made me feel comfortable because they understood the highs and lows of this journey. They had been watching and talking to me through the majority of the process. They just understood on so many levels.”

In his own words, what type of player is Loyola-Chicago getting in Chuck Love?

“A long, athletic, versatile wing that can score at all levels and create for others and takes pride on the defensive end.”

He has a message for Loyola fans.

“A message for the fans is that I’m excited to bring my winning mentality on both sides of the floor to help our team win!”