Were really excited about him, he said. Head coach Kyle Whittingham discussed some of his biggest coaching influences, and best leaders to come through Utah. Lohner, and his trademark long, curly, blond hair, has started four of the Cougars seven games this season and is averaging a team-high 6.3 rebounds, and 4.7 points, in 19 minutes per game. Class: Sophomore. 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. Ive had family that has gone there, Ive grown up a Cougar my whole life. On June 15, Lohner was granted the release and signed with BYU 11 days later. 2023 Bonneville International. 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. Follow him on Twitter:@Mitch_Harper. I was fortunate enough to play with players who were at a similar level when it comes to playing competitive basketball. I am really excited about the way this roster is shaping out. And when I say culture, I know culture is such a broad topic, but when I say culture I mean the collective unity between the coaches, the players, the GAs, the managers. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. 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. While I dont know exactly what the future will hold, I am excited and optimistic and look forward to figuring out what is next. You know when you play at a prep school it just comes with a little bit more media. Again, I have a really deep respect for him, but I am really grateful that he and Mark Harlan released me from my NLI.. Lohner averaged seven points and 6.4 rebounds per game last season, and hes a Dallas, Texas native, so hes coming closer to home, as Waco is about a 90-minute drive. A3) I think the overall level of competitive basketball and training. PROVO, Utah Caleb Lohnerannouncing he was signing with BYUwas another big addition to the Cougars 2020 recruiting class. ESPN had Lohner rated at a 4-star recruit out of high school, with a scout rating of 81. Once I decided to transfer out of BYU I ended up here on campus. BYU won 90-71. 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. Ill say it not me. BYU basketball advances in the WCC Tournament thanks to a career night from Richie Saunders. Who would have thought that Scott Drew and company would land a 6 8 athletic big who surfs, was in a band, and loves dunking on people? 2023 Bonneville International. Youre probably one of the more well rounded guys on the team, youve mentioned that you have a ton of hobbies like surfing, skating, and playing the guitar. He is going to bring a unique persona and swagger to Provo that will endear him to Cougar fans, Pope said. Waxing can cause inflamed hair follicles, pain, redness, ingrown hairs and skin irritation. We interviewed our tech expert, Jaime Vazquez, to learn more about accessible smart home devices. But what about the hair? After his Friday night announcement, BYU fans were excited about the potential impact the talented freshman could have this season. released from his NLI with the University of Utah, BYU Mounts Second-Half Comeback In WCC Tournament Win Over Portland, NFL Scouting Combine: Puka Nacua Names Teams That Interviews Went Really Well With, NFL Scouting Combine: Jaren Hall Says Faith Helps Him Be Best Football Player I Can Be, BYU Open Womens WCC Tourney With Blowout Win Over Pepperdine, Big 12 Reengaged In Talks With Utah, Other Pac-12 Schools Per Reports, Kyle Whittingham Discusses Greatest Coaching Influences, Players Over 30-Year Career, Notable Moments From The Utah Jazz Season So Far, Everything You Need to Know to Watch the 2022 World Cup. Lohners talents and attributes once looked like they were headed to Utah. He averaged 7.0 PPG, 7.1 RPG, and 1.2 APG. I mean, Ive got my own certain type of swag and well see how I can do some of that., Donate to the newsroom now. Caleb Lohner (@C_Lohner11) June 27, 2020 Lohner is the son of former BYU basketball player Matt Lohner. Lohner has entered the NCAA transfer portal. Out: G Elijah Harkless (UNLV), C Rick Issanza, G Alston Mason, F Akol Mawein (Sacramento State). I love the way Klay Thompson guards and contributes to the team and rebounds. At the beginning of the season, the Utah Jazz were second to last. All Rights Reserved. Hes been great with both [schools], Lohner said. 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. Copyright 2017-22 Heartland College Sports. The concerning statistic is that he shot only 55% from the free throw line and 21% from three. I was kind of just ready for a change. @BYUbasketball pic.twitter.com/e5iF2GUV2u, Caleb Lohner (@C_Lohner11) June 27, 2020. Itll come back soon. Out: G Chibuzo Agbo, G Sardaar Calhoun (Drake), G/F Terrence Shannon Jr. A1) The original reason I cut my hair is when I went to BYU they have an honor code and a dress code. Did the Utah Legislature do enough to save the Great Salt Lake? College athletics can be difficult, which is why Lohner strives to lead a joy filled life, seeking balance through other hobbies that may make him the most interesting man off the court in college hoops. Its hard not to be impressed with the style of play and just all the enthusiasm there.. But he had a change of heart, was released from his letter of intent, and on Friday officially signed with BYU. I am also extraordinarily grateful to Cougar Nation, to all of my coaches, teammates, to the athletic department, and to the university for two terrific years that have not only been filled with awesome experiences but have also made me a better person. Copyright | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Contact Us | Website Feedback, Forward But Caleb said his dad did not influence his decision. I just think some of his toughness and old school mentality is something I am slowly trying to adopt as a way I can help the team. PROVO, Utah BYU basketball forward Caleb Lohner made it official; hes in the Transfer Portal. I think throughout the year, I started slowly kept going back to that. Then things got more tricky when Gavin Baxter and Richard Harward were out with season-ending injuries. He may struggle a bit when switched on to a point guard, but other than that he can match up with just about anyone. I played three and a half years at my high school, the Flower Mound Jaguars. I think the BYU culture is awesome.. 4-star recruit was released from letter of intent with Utah. 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. Latest on Baylor Bears forward Caleb Lohner including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN 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. Caleb Lohner Talks Gritty Play, Living With Joy, Well Rounded Interests, and Excitement to be a Bear. In: F Jaylon Tyson (Texas), G Dmaurian Williams (Gardner-Webb). 10 in the USA Today Sports Super 25 and No. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved.
Lohner, George announce they are leaving BYU men's basketball Is there anything better than cold beer and baseball? 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. 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. There may not be a better culture fit that Scott Drew and staff could have gotten in the transfer portal this offseason. The full interview is linked in the Pod below, as well as the full Q&A if reading is your thing. The Oscars will air on ABC and can be streamed on ABC.com and the ABC app as well as Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, AT&T TV or FuboTV. For the loyal ODBers please see below, the hair was immaculate. The concerning statistic is that he shot only 55% from the free throw line and 21% from three.
Getting to know BYU Basketball transfer Caleb Lohner You know I would like to say I put a lot of time and effort into the game and into school and being the best I can be on the court and off the court as a man. Lohner averaged 7.0 PPG, 6.4 RPG, and 1.1 APG. So I ended up going out there, I loved every single second of it. Weight: 235. After entering the transfer portal Tuesday, Lohner announced that will be heading to the Big 12 to play for the Baylor Bears. 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. Pope is looking forward to watching Lohners continued development. BYU rolls through Pepperdine to advance to the Quartefinals.
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