He wanted me to be happy and he wanted me to be successful. Lohner was rated as a 4-star transfer according to EvanMiya.com, and will be an incredible fit. When Lohner does secure defensive rebounds, he is a great outlet passer and makes quick decisions to initiate transition offense. Q9) Alright back to hoops for a bit, you had a couple of good seasons at BYU before entering the transfer portal. So I cut it shorter and I ended up loving it. He is going to bring a unique persona and swagger to Provo that will endear him to Cougar fans, Pope said. Its a really special place and I dont think a lot of other places have built what they have. Having a guy like that in your locker room makes it fun every single day. While the offer came from then-coach Dave Rose, Pope continued recruiting Lohner in high school after the former Utah Valley coach took over the BYU program in April of 2018. Lohner returns to his home state of Texas after spending his first two college seasons in Provo. When I made my decision, there were so many pushing and pulling factors, that ultimately I didnt make the decision that I wanted to do, Lohner said on a Zoom interview with ABC4. But Lohners new look definitely passes the clean and neat criteria based on my eye test. Prior to playing at Wasatch Academy here in Utah, Lohner prepped at Flower Mound High School in Texas where he gained a cult following in basketball recruiting circles for his pure shooting form.. Lohner will be part of BYU's roster for the upcoming 2020-21 season and Pope gave high praise to the promising newcomer, "Caleb Lohner is an incredibly talented young player with a ready-made . The American Idol alum, who turned 21 on Mar. He has a chance to grow into an exceptional defensive force.. PROVO, Utah BYU basketball forward Caleb Lohner made it official; hes in the Transfer Portal. Theres so much noise in this world these days, and negative energy and people and ideas. I played three and a half years at my high school, the Flower Mound Jaguars. WACO, Texas - Baylor men's basketball has signed transfer forward Caleb Lohner to a Financial Aid Contract, head coach Scott Drew announced Monday. Regardless of Lohners hairstyle, BYU head coach Mark Pope and his staff are probably just thrilled to have Caleb part of their program after he wasreleased from his NLI with the University of Utah. I found this little space and niche where my mind just flourishes. Caleb Lohner had a career-high 20 points as BYU rolled past Long Beach State 93-72 in the first round of the NIT. So excited & blessed to be joining the Baylor family! pic.twitter.com/GZ9QyI2xOB. Lohner already trimmed his long locks a bit, but he may need to visit a barber one more time before school starts again. Hair wasnt the only topic of conversation being brought up online. Wasatch Academy High School 4-star recruit Caleb Lohner originally signed with Utah back in November. Class: Sophomore. Something to note, a potential reason for the shooting . Q3) Do you think the prep school environment at Wasatch helped you develop as a man and player as you prepared for college? He said, Caleb, if you want to go to Utah, Ill support you 100 percent. That was the end of the conversation. He used to have absolutely incredible hair. He's listed anywhere from 6-6 to 6-9 depending on where you look, and he has the ability . In: G SirJabari Rice (New Mexico State). BYU freshman Caleb Lohner's development is happening in real time, a day at a time. After deep introspection and extensive consultation with my coaches, family, and advisors, I have decided to leave BYU and have entered the NCAA Transfer Portal, Lohner wrote. Waxing can cause inflamed hair follicles, pain, redness, ingrown hairs and skin irritation. Lohner, who averaged 15 points and six rebounds per game for Wasatch Academy, should be able to make an impact right away on a talented BYU roster that includes Purdue transfer Matt Haarms, UVU transfer Brandon Averette, Gonzaga transfer Jesse Wade, as well as return players like Alex Barcello, Gavin Baxter and Connor Harding. I knew from the first 30 minutes I was on campus and I was around these guys that this is where I wanted to be. Possibly. Q1) My first question is a two part question, so we come out swinging. Even though it took some time to have his release request granted, Lohner said he didnt speak to Pope again until after he was officially released and entered the transfer portal. Caleb has lofty aspirations for his basketball career and a steely determination that will help him reach those goals with his teammates here at BYU.. But as time went on, Lohner noticed what was going on at BYU in Popes inaugural season and he wanted to be a part of it. You know some of our games would be on ESPN and we were so stoked if we got a game on ESPN. But now, I love Jimmy Butler. Lohner initially committed to Utah August 21, 2019, later signing with the Utes on Nov. 13 of last year. At the beginning of the season, the Utah Jazz were second to last. Lohners hairstyle featuring long blonde curly locks was not going to work with BYUs Dress and Grooming standards within the schools Honor Code. I know I sound like a super hippy or whatever right now but its true. As far as his upcoming career at BYU, Lohner hopes to bring excitement to the program and fans. So excited & blessed to be joining the Baylor family! Bridges averaged nearly nine points per game for the Mountaineers last season. WACO, Texas -- BYU forward Caleb Lohner is transferring to Baylor, a return to his home state after two seasons with the Cougars. Career Stats. (Photo courtesy of Wasatch Academy) Caleb Lohner (41) during his junior year at Wasatch Academy. The immediate reaction is that Lohner can bridge the gap for the Bears until EJ returns, or fill in depth if Mayer stays in the draft. Who is new Runnin Ute Keba Keita and how is Utahs 2022-23 roster shaping up? Lohner announced he is transferring to Baylor, which will begin competing against BYU in the Big 12 Conference in 2023. I am absolutely exhausted by the NCAAM off-season folks. VividSeats. Caleb Lohner (33) Forward - 6-foot-8 transfer forward from BYU Led the Bears with 6.6 rebounds per game in five games at GLOBL JAM Averaged 7.0 points and 6.7 I do think theres just so much of life that is just a journey and you really never ever know what is going to happen. Lastly, Lohner is a really solid transition big man. Caleb is hilarious. He got to see that firsthand and hopefully walk away with some insights. Lohner committed to the Utes in August 2019, and signed in November 2019, before having a change of heart and receiving a release from the school. Hes at BYU now, so it doesnt matter to me. The 6-foot-8, 235-pound prospect shared a farewell message on social media describing his move into the portal. In: F Erik Stevenson (South Carolina), G Joe Toussaint (Iowa). He learned a lot of lessons in the Utah State game about rebounding from Justin Bean, whos one of the most surprisingly effective guys on the glass in the country, Pope said. Offensively, hes going to continue to be a work in progress. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . Head coach Kyle Whittingham discussed some of his biggest coaching influences, and best leaders to come through Utah. 33, Caleb My dad still follows BYU closely, and yeah, its hard not to notice everything going on there, Lohner told the Deseret News last summer. And then gradually throughout the year, I kind of thought about that decision and then ultimately made the choice of where I wanted to go.. Overall, Lohner is shooting 11 of 40 from the field, 3 of 20 from 3-point range, and 8 of 10 from the free-throw line. Gov. The concerning statistic is that he shot only 55% from the free throw line and 21% from three. Lohner is acclimating well to BYU and hes made a positive impression on his teammates, who enjoy playing with him. Lohner, a 6-foot-8, 235-pound forward, has played the last two seasons for BYU, competing in the West Coast Conference, where he averaged 7.0 points and 6.7 rebounds in two seasons with the Cougars. A8) I think it would be surfing. The short-handed Bears staved off a late comeback, Big 12 Mens Basketball Week 16 Recap and Power Rankings, Bears Get Big Bounce Back with 81-72 win over Texas, A balanced attack and solid defense meant a big lead most of the second half. Caleb Lohner. Lohner, who played for BYU for two seasons, has three years of eligibility remaining. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. A4) It was fun while that was going on. MARCH 17, 2022 ASSOCIATED PRESS. Now they rank in the top 10 teams in the Western Conference. What was that experience like to go through as a high school kid? * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). But what about the hair? In: G Camryn Carter (Mississippi State), G Jerrell Colbert (LSU). Caleb Lohner (@C_Lohner11) June 27, 2020 Lohner is the son of former BYU basketball player Matt Lohner. And for those thinking maybe Lohner's father had any sort of influence on his son, Lohner said that wasn't the case either. Q12) In your intro video that Baylor basketball put out on social media you mention how important your family is to you and being the oldest brother. Sign up today for the KSL Sports newsletter. Guard Adam Flagler did the same thing. As the son of a former BYU basketball player, Matt Lohner, Caleb grew up a Cougar fan. I think I am just so blessed to be here, I think I just needed it.. There was a day where we had practice and my headband kept coming off and I was playing with it and it just pissed me off. Caleb Lohner Talks Gritty Play, Living With Joy, Well Rounded Interests, and Excitement to be a Bear. In line with my life view, I intend to find joy in the process.. Matt Lohner played at BYU for Roger Reid in 1991-92 and 1994-96 and yes, Lohners parents are active members in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but Lohner said his father has been nothing but supportive throughout the process. A5) A lot of that team I played with my senior year at Wasatch Academy I keep in touch with, we will be friends for a long time. He went 0-for-4 from the field, and 0-for-3 from 3, in BYUs 74-70 loss to Boise State on Wednesday. Ultimately, hes going to make me the best person and the best player I can possibly be.. Lohner followed former West Virginia forward Jalen Bridges, who [] It isnt always like that, the way Coach Drew and the staff have worked so hard to get Baylor where it is today, is another reason Im so blessed to be a part of it now. Baylor started recruiting me when I came to an elite camp they ran. If somebody doesnt want to be a part of this program, thats not my concern, Ute forward Timmy Allen said this week. Lohner will be part of BYUs roster for the upcoming 2020-21 season and Pope gave high praise to the promising newcomer, Caleb Lohner is an incredibly talented young player with a ready-made college body, a deadly stroke and an intense competitiveness that will be a hallmark of his BYU career., Summer ball coming soon @drive_nationeybl, A post shared by Caleb Lohner (@caleb.lohner) on Mar 16, 2019 at 1:43pm PDT. Its so fun. Lohner had originally signed with the University of Utah, before asking for a release from his National Letter of Intent to instead sign with BYU. A10) The biggest one to me, which you can see it from the outside looking in, but being here and being a part of it I would say the culture. Theres just certain things, different factors going on in my life that caused me to make that [decision], Lohner said. I know hes going to care about me. A11) I mean I wear 33, I look like Larry Bird, I love the way Larry Bird plays. In the . After his Friday night announcement, BYU fans were excited about the potential impact the talented freshman could have this season. Like if you were theoretically stuck on a desert island what is the one passion or hobby you would bring for the rest of your life? Conference realignment talk continues to heat up with the latest reports. Out: F Tristan Enaruna (Cleveland State) C Xavier Foster, F Blake Hinson (Pittsburgh), G Tyrese Hunter, G Tre Jackson (Western Carolina), F Javan Johnson (DePaul), G Jaden Walker (East Carolina). Everybody is on this journey together to be better. Our man was a side of Chick-fil-A avocado lime ranch short of a full salad. BYU made its return to the AP Top 25 poll for the first time in nine years, and finished the 2019-20 season (24-8 overall; 13-3 WCC) with a final ranking of No. Lohner has great shooting form, and was a high level three point shooter in high school. He is quick in the paint and has great footwork. But Lohner is thankful Utes head coach Larry Krysktowiak and athletic director Mark Harlan granted his release. It is clear that he understood assignments at BYU and was able to defend almost anyone on a switch. 14 in the MaxPreps Xcellent Top 25, Played freshman and sophomore seasons at Flower Mound High School in Flower Mound, Texas from 2017-19, As a sophomore, posted 17.8 points, 8.5 rebounds and 1.7 assists and led the Jaguars to a record of 24-9 overall and 11-3 in 6A Region I District 5 play, Named to West Coast Conference All-Freshman Team, Led team in rebounds (193), rebounds per game (7.1) and offensive rebounds (49), Sixth freshman and first since Trent Plaisted (2005-06) to lead team in rebounding, 4th most rebounds per game by a freshman in program history, 11th most rebounds by a freshman in program history, Recorded five or more rebounds in 26 of 27 games including three games with double digit boards, Posted season highs of 19 points (Pacific), 10 rebounds (three times), 6 assists (Portland), 4 steals (Westminster) and one block (twice), Appeared in all 35 games including 31 starts, Averaged 23.2 minutes, 7.0 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game, Shot 42.2 percent from the field, 21.3 percent from 3-point range and 55.4 percent from the free throw line, Posted season bests of 20 points (Long Beach State), 14 rebounds (South Florida), 5 assists (Washington State) and two blocks (Northern Iowa), Scored in double figures in nine games including a career-high 20 against Long Beach State in the opening round of the NIT, Recorded first career double-double in win over Utah with 10 points and 12 rebounds. I was kind of just ready for a change. Caleb Lohner has not only committed to BYU on paper, but hes found another way to show his commitment to the Cougars following a release from Utah that left Larry Krystkowiak blindsided. BYU basketball advances in the WCC Tournament thanks to a career night from Richie Saunders. There is nothing against the BYU basketball program, all those coaches were so great to me and Im so thankful for them and the years I got to spend there. In: F Jaylon Tyson (Texas), G Dmaurian Williams (Gardner-Webb). The Salt Lake Tribune, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity and contributions are tax Lohner will have three years of eligibility remaining. But things changed when Krystkowiak received a phone call while on vacation in Montana, informing him that Lohner wasnt going to enroll in school. Baylor coach Scott Drew said Monday that the 6-foot-8, 235-pound forward had signed a financial-aid contract with the Big 12 school. Q7) I want to step aside from basketball for a bit. Year GP GS MIN AVG FG-FGA FG% 3P-3PA 3P% FT-FTA FT% OFF DEF REB AVG . After visiting Utahs campus, Lohner chose to play for the Utes. "SIC 'EM! Caleb Lohner is a 6-6, 200-pound Shooting Guard from Flower Mound, TX. But looking back, BYU was the first school to make an offer on July 21, 2017, according to 247Sports. Lohner averaged 7.0 PPG, 6.4 RPG, and 1.1 APG. When EJ comes back I think having Lohner and EJ on the court together will be incredible. Going into training camp last September, Lohner was getting minutes as a center in BYUs rotation. High School: Wasatch Academy. In his Freshman year at BYU Lohner appeared in 27 games, starting in 13. Could you just talk us through your high school career a little bit? SIC EM! Shortly after tweeting his decision to instead play for the Utes archrival, fans questioned whether the 6-foot-9 power forward would be able to keep his long golden locks. None were as big as Caleb Lohner's high-flying dunk with 3:10 left in the first half. Lohner is the fifth BYU basketball player this off-season to go into the portal after the Cougars completed a 24-11 season that fell far short of the NCAA Tournament aspirations they had as late as mid-January. Calebs really fun to coach right now. After his Friday night announcement, BYU fans were excited about the potential impact the talented freshman could have this season. Our daily lives are just so busy with so much going on that getting that time to surf would be my choice. What do you hope your brothers see in you as a player and as a man that they can look up to? He averaged 7.0 PPG, 7.1 RPG, and 1.2 APG. Hometown: Dallas, Texas. Also had a double-double at home against Loyola Marymount with 13 points and 11 rebounds, Had seven games with 10 or more rebounds including a career-high 14 at the Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic against South Florida. The coaches want to be better for us, we want to be better for each other for this team, the GAs are working for everyone in this program. Out: F Matthew Alexander-Moncrieffe, F Keylan Boone, G Donovan Williams. Caleb Lohner (@caleblohner) April 19, 2022. Im just blessed to be here, thats the only message.. Baylor's Caleb Lohner flushes down a powerful dunk. Hes obviously got a terrific upside and hes got a lot of things hes got to learn right now. Im glad I went that Wasatch route because going that route helped me take those steps and slowly grow and mature into the man I am today.. The staff, the guys Im going to be playing with, the school itself.
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