I think the BYU culture is awesome.. Now they rank in the top 10 teams in the Western Conference. So you know going there and starting that and playing higher level competitive basketball and being with guys with similar goals to mine of playing in college was awesome. He got to see that firsthand and hopefully walk away with some insights. Photo courtesy of Wasatch Academy Basketball. Caleb Lohner. Finally I went in there and I was in that office for probably 5 seconds and said your hair is too long, get out. I spent months and months thinking Caleb was going to be a part of it, said Utah coach Larry Krystkowiak. Theres so much noise in this world these days, and negative energy and people and ideas. Im able to step into a well oiled machine where I am just trying to get to be as good as I can be and take advantage of all the tools and all the coaches and all the wisdom I am now a part of. All of it, he said. 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. Lohner is acclimating well to BYU and hes made a positive impression on his teammates, who enjoy playing with him. After his Friday night announcement, BYU fans were excited about the potential impact the talented freshman could have this season. (Photo courtesy of Wasatch Academy) Caleb Lohner (41) during his junior year at Wasatch Academy. At the end of the day, this is your commitment nobody elses, Lohner said. Check out the top teams in the CBS Sports ranking of all 358 NCAA Division I college basketball teams But they also wanted to know what was going to happen to his signature golden hair. Find Tickets. 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. During his first year at BYU, he was selected to the All-WCC Mens Basketball freshman team that also included Gonzagas Jalen Suggs on that five-man squad. Q8) Out of all of your passions and hobbies off the court, what is the one you cant live without? After his Friday night announcement, BYU fans were excited about the potential impact the talented freshman could have this season. BYU freshman Caleb Lohners development is happening in real time, a day at a time. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. This year, the Utes will face Penn State. Lohner returns to his home state of Texas after spending his first two college seasons in Provo. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. The Bears could also have Matthew Mayer back, if he decides to not head to the NBA. Entering his sophomore season at BYU, Lohner was tabbed as a preseason All-WCC first-team selection. Cumulus and the Big 12 are not affiliated with this website. After Lohner locks you down defensively, he can rebuild your car, catch a wave surfing, or shred on the guitar. I had such a good experience with the relationships I made and the people I met.. You know the Cowboys, the Mavs, my high school, BYU. I actually was kind of committed to growing it out about a month or so ago and I had been growing it since about May or June and kind of let it go. While playing at Wasatch Academy, Caleb was considering BYU but when Dave Rose retired and Pope was hired during the spring of 2019, he didnt know Pope very well. Our daily lives are just so busy with so much going on that getting that time to surf would be my choice. This is good news for how he fits into Baylors switch everything defensive scheme. He currently resides in Kansas City where he is a talk show host and program director at KCMO Talk Radio. And if he felt like for some reason that at the last minute there was a better place for him, I think that is the direction college basketball is going in, I think we are going to see transfers not having to sit, Krystkowiak said. The bounce isnt the same as Kendall Browns, but it will be fun to have someone committed to catching bodies on the regular again. But right when I am ready to pack it in and be down bad all weekend the Drew Crew pulls me right back in. Hair wasnt the only topic of conversation being brought up online. 0:16; This slam dunk from Caleb Lohner was too nice. Lohner returns to his home state of Texas after spending his first two college seasons in Provo. Originally signing with the . The Cougars were also poised to return to the NCAA Tournament before the pandemic canceled March Madness. Find out where and when to watch the upcoming games and final match for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, including where to find live updates. 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 When Lohner does secure defensive rebounds, he is a great outlet passer and makes quick decisions to initiate transition offense. Everyone is on the same page and on this journey together. He used to have absolutely incredible hair. He may struggle a bit when switched on to a point guard, but other than that he can match up with just about anyone. Going into training camp last September, Lohner was getting minutes as a center in BYUs rotation. Its similar in a way where youre just up in the mountains and its just you in nature.. He has a ton of joy that he brings to the court every day, a youthful enthusiasm thats really contagious and a toughness and physicality thats going to be special for us this year and years to come.. But he had a change of heart, was released from his letter of intent, and on Friday officially signed with BYU. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. A4) It was fun while that was going on. Out: G Francisco Farabello (Creighton), G Cashius McNeilly (Northern Oklahoma College-Tonkawa), Out: G Devin Askew, F Tre Mitchell, G Courtney Ramey, F Jaylon Tyson (Texas Tech). He moves well in the paint and stays out of foul trouble while still being physical in the post. (Preston Crawley) Lohners next challenge is facing the school he originally signed with Utah Saturday (4 p.m. MST, BYUtv) at the Marriott Center. All rights reserved. Who is new Runnin Ute Keba Keita and how is Utahs 2022-23 roster shaping up? He hasnt knocked down threes at a high rate in college, shooting 33% his Freshman year and 21% his Sophomore year. Utah County Metro Special Response Team members responded to a Trench Rescue Training Scenario in the area of Lehi Station 82, UDPS: Two-vehicle crash on I-80 leaves one dead, two others injured, Gov. BYU will join the Big 12 in 2023. 18. At this point in my high school career I was like you know what, its time to take that step, make that change, do something a little outside my comfort zone. For years he was like Caleb come up here, come play for me, you can live with me. Hes just throwing his whole self out there on the floor for good and for young, Pope said. Lohner followed former West Virginia forward Jalen Bridges, who committed to the Bears earlier this week. Copyright 2017-22 Heartland College Sports. I rebuilt this old Challenger and messed with a truck. Lohners energy is the primary X-Factor here. But looking back, BYU was the first school to make an offer on July 21, 2017, according to 247Sports. The system fit at BYU wasnt as good as the fit at Baylor, so I expect Lohners production and impact to increase in the Green and Gold. Once I decided to transfer out of BYU I ended up here on campus. He gets out running if he isnt the primary rebounder and helps space the floor in transition. Possibly. Moving from the three appeared to significantly impact Lohners game on the offensive end as he dipped to 21.3% from three and 42.2% from the field, averaging seven points per game. PROVO, Utah - BYU basketball forward Caleb Lohner made it official; he's in the Transfer Portal. I will sound like a broken record here, but the staff smashed this transfer pickup. 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. 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. Caleb Lohner is coming to Baylor from BYU, a future Big 12 rival. Career Stats. (Out: after 2021-22 season; In: for 2022-23 season; new/old school in parenthesis). It was just a gradual process and I had to come to peace with the decision that I was making, and then ultimately Utah wasnt that choice, Lohner said. Hes just a fun guy to be around, said guard Brandon Averette. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. Hometown: Dallas, Texas. In his Freshman year at BYU Lohner appeared in 27 games, starting in 13. Is there anything better than cold beer and baseball? But he was slotted to play the four primarily. Before BYU His father Matt Lohner played basketball at BYU (1991-92, 94-96) Instagram: @caleb.lohner | Twitter: @caleblohner | LinkedIn: Caleb Lohner Before BYU Played for Dave Evans at Wasatch Academy as a junior and senior from 2018-20 As a senior in 2019-20, helped lead the Tigers to a record of 27-2 while averaging 14.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.3 Odds & lines subject to change. As a senior at Wasatch Academy, Lohner averaged 14.3 PPG, 5.8 RPG, 1.7 APG, and 1.3 SPG. There are limited scholarships left on the roster, which makes me think that Mayer is likely staying in the draft; and I am holding on to hope that Flagler returns. I have loved BYU, will always be a Cougar, and will remember my time here fondly. 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. I think it will be a really cool and interesting experience just because of who I am. 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? BYUs Dress and Grooming standards within the Honor Code wouldnt allow for Lohner to keep his hair as is, which was shoulder-length throughout much of his time at Wasatch Academy. Q9) Alright back to hoops for a bit, you had a couple of good seasons at BYU before entering the transfer portal. Caleb Lohner is a 6-6, 200-pound Shooting Guard from Flower Mound, TX. 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.. Out: F Matthew Alexander-Moncrieffe, F Keylan Boone, G Donovan Williams. How did Caleb Lohners decision to jilt Utah in favor of BYU impact the Runnin Utes? 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. But what about the hair? Were really excited about him, he said. 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. Guard Adam Flagler did the same thing. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). . 2023 Bonneville International. Lohner, who played for BYU for two seasons, has three years of eligibility remaining. Ill say it not me. A former three-star recruit from Wasatch Academy via Dallas, Texas, Lohner started in 44 games the past two seasons for BYU. All rights reserved. Hes been great with both [schools], Lohner said. A1) The original reason I cut my hair is when I went to BYU they have an honor code and a dress code. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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. That was like the first thing anyone would ever talk about when I first considered BYU, Lohner said with a laugh. We tried to tiptoe around it, so the first cut I got I cut it just a little bit shorter. Truthfully, I could (not) care less. BYU freshman Caleb Lohner's development is happening in real time, a day at a time. Jan 7, 2023; Waco, Texas, USA; Kansas State Wildcats forward Keyontae Johnson (11) grabs a rebound against Baylor Bears forward Caleb Lohner (33) during the first half at Ferrell Center. In: F Jaylon Tyson (Texas), G Dmaurian Williams (Gardner-Webb). Behind the scenes of all that theres just a lot of things youve got to take care of. I worked on cars last year. Hes at BYU now, so it doesnt matter to me. So finding this balance has been huge.. Puka Nacua highlighted the names of two NFL teams that he's spoken with and the interviews "went really well" during the NFL Scouting Combine. Lohner was rated as a 4-star transfer according to EvanMiya.com, and will be an incredible fit. The 2021-22 BYU Cougars men's basketball team represented Brigham Young University in the 2021-22 NCAA Division I men's basketball season.It was head coach Mark Pope's third season as BYU's head coach and the Cougars eleventh season as members of the West Coast Conference (WCC).
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