Out: G Chibuzo Agbo, G Sardaar Calhoun (Drake), G/F Terrence Shannon Jr. Ill say it not me. Lohner is averaging a team-high 6.3 rebounds, and 4.7 points, in 19 minutes per game for the Cougars as a true freshman. Lohners talents and attributes once looked like they were headed to Utah. A7) I think the older Ive gotten the more Ive dove into this sort of thrill seeking mindset. Caleb Lohner is heading to the Big 12 a year early. In his Freshman year at BYU Lohner appeared in 27 games, starting in 13. 0:16; This slam dunk from Caleb Lohner was too nice. 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. Lohner is coming to Baylor after starting his career at BYU, and is sure to make an impact immediately. Head coach Kyle Whittingham discussed some of his biggest coaching influences, and best leaders to come through Utah. WACO, Texas -- BYU forward Caleb Lohner is transferring to Baylor, a return to his home state after two seasons with the Cougars. Caleb I know you will read this, please give the people what they want and grow the lettuce back out. Out: C Davion Bradford, G Maximus Edwards, C Kaosi Ezeagu, G Drew Honas, G Luke Kasubke, F Logan Landers, F Seryee Lewis (Rice), F Carlton Linguard (UTSA), G Selton Miguel, F Montavious Murphy (Stephen F. Austin), G Nijel Pack (Miami FL). But he was slotted to play the four primarily. Admittedly there is less tape on Lohners defensive game because the attention grabs are him dunking on people. In: G SirJabari Rice (New Mexico State). Coach Popes doing a great job of getting guys and getting the team to buy in to what hes coaching. On June 15, Lohner was granted the release and signed with BYU 11 days later. But coming out of high school, Lohner held scholarship offers from numerous Big 12 programs headlined by the Baylor Bears coached by Scott Drew. Lohner has great shooting form, and was a high level three point shooter in high school. But looking back, BYU was the first school to make an offer on July 21, 2017, according to 247Sports. Q9) Alright back to hoops for a bit, you had a couple of good seasons at BYU before entering the transfer portal. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Jaren Hall credited his faith in helping him be the best football player he could be during an interview at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. So Lohner showed off the new hairstyle via his personal social media. Caleb Lohner became the second forward to commit to transferring to Baylor basketball this week, making his announcement to join the Bears on Friday. The fundamentals combined with the athleticism make him a threat to dunk on just about anyone. Career Stats. I spent months and months thinking Caleb was going to be a part of it, said Utah coach Larry Krystkowiak. High School: Wasatch Academy. BYU will join the Big 12 in 2023. The full interview is linked in the Pod below, as well as the full Q&A if reading is your thing. For example, he missed his first 11 3-pointers of the season before knocking down 3 of 4 in the Cougars win over Utah State last Saturday. Wasatch Academys Caleb Lohner during game against Oak Hill in a boys quarterfinal game at the Geico High School Basketball Nationals in the Queens borough of New York on Thursday, April 4, 2019. 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. "SIC 'EM! 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. What impact did Lohner jilting Utah have on the program? 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.. I didnt necessarily make the choice in my heart of what I wanted to do. Wasatch Academy High School 4-star recruit Caleb Lohner originally signed with Utah back in November. Caleb Lohner Talks Gritty Play, Living With Joy, Well Rounded Interests, and Excitement to be a Bear. Lohner will have three years of eligibility remaining. There are no statistics for this selected season available for this player. Having a guy like that in your locker room makes it fun every single day. I rebuilt this old Challenger and messed with a truck. 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. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Lohner followed former West Virginia forward Jalen Bridges, who committed to the Bears earlier this week. Q2) Youre from Flower Mound, TX what went into the decision to go to Wasatch Academy in Utah and go the prep school route? Wasatch Academy High School 4-star recruit Caleb Lohner originally signed with Utah back in November. Because Lohner spent some time as a small forward and shooting guard in high school, he is a decent ball handler for a bigger player. What was that experience like to go through as a high school kid? All Rights Reserved. Lohner is acclimating well to BYU and hes made a positive impression on his teammates, who enjoy playing with him. 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. After entering the transfer portal Tuesday, Lohner announced that will be heading to the Big 12 to play for the Baylor Bears. Theres all these things I did where I just started to enjoy the peace I found from it and how my mind just processed it. But they also wanted to knowwhat was going to happento his signature golden hair. pic.twitter.com/GZ9QyI2xOB. He was the #2 player coming out of Utah in the class of 2020. In the . I dream of my long hair all the time. The concerning statistic is that he shot only 55% from the free throw line and 21% from three. 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.. All rights reserved. Caleb Lohner (@caleblohner) April 19, 2022. You got to take care of your school, take care of the media, take care of all these things; and then you have the on the court aspect. I love the way Klay Thompson guards and contributes to the team and rebounds. Being anything like Jalen Hurts these days is nothing but a good thing. I think if my brothers look up to me and say you know my older brother is a hard worker, a good man, and is nice to everybody I would be happy with that.. The Bears won the 2021 national championship, and were a [] Gov. 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). Cox has tapped Duchesne County Commissioner Gregory Todd as his new energy advisor and director of the Office of Energy Development, an agency within the Department of Natural Resources. 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. BYU rolls through Pepperdine to advance to the Quartefinals. 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 declared earlier this week but retains his final year of eligibility. I expect Lohner to bring a level of physicality that was lacking last season, especially following the EJ injury. Then check out in-depth reviews of theBest Shotguns . Then things got more tricky when Gavin Baxter and Richard Harward were out with season-ending injuries. A11) I mean I wear 33, I look like Larry Bird, I love the way Larry Bird plays. 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. I just want guys that want to be here. He has a chance to grow into an exceptional defensive force.. BYU basketball advances in the WCC Tournament thanks to a career night from Richie Saunders. As far as his upcoming career at BYU, Lohner hopes to bring excitement to the program and fans. 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 already trimmed his long locks a bit, but he may need to visit a barber one more time before school starts again. But they also wanted to know what was going to happen to his signature golden hair. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Last season, Lohner a three-star recruit by 247Sports, averaged 14.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and 1.3 steals during his senior year at Wasatch Academy. PROVO, Utah - BYU basketball forward Caleb Lohner made it official; he's in the Transfer Portal. BYU rolls through Pepperdine to advance to the Quartefinals. Caleb is hilarious. So I ended up going out there, I loved every single second of it. There may not be a better culture fit that Scott Drew and staff could have gotten in the transfer portal this offseason. 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. 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. Itll come back soon. Everyone is on the same page and on this journey together. Q1) My first question is a two part question, so we come out swinging. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. When Lohner does secure defensive rebounds, he is a great outlet passer and makes quick decisions to initiate transition offense. So excited & blessed to be joining the Baylor family," Lohner tweeted. He got to see that firsthand and hopefully walk away with some insights. Caleb Lohner is coming to Baylor from BYU, a future Big 12 rival. PROVO, Utah (ABC4 Sports) - The top high school basketball player in the state has switched allegiances, and now he is explaining why. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). He averaged 7.0 PPG, 7.1 RPG, and 1.2 APG. Baylor started recruiting me when I came to an elite camp they ran. 2 in WCC preseason poll, Barcello and Lohner named to All-WCC team, Averette, Barcello, Haarms and Lohner earn All-WCC honors, Lohners career night fuels BYUs 80-52 win over Pacific, BYU holds off Weber State for the in-state-school sweep, BYU to take on undefeated San Diego State on Friday, His father Matt Lohner played basketball at BYU (1991-92, 94-96), 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 steals, As a junior in 2018-19, averaged 10.4 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game and helped Wasatch Academy earn a 26-3 record and a bid to the GEICO High School Nationals, Helped the Tigers finished the season ranked No. Theres a lot of juice in the program right now, Lohner said. Lohner was rated as a 4-star transfer according to EvanMiya.com, and will be an incredible fit. PROVO, Utah (ABC4 Sports) The top high school basketball player in the state has switched allegiances, and now he is explaining why. Happy Monday fammo. Find Tickets. Brigham Young Cougars forward Caleb Lohner (33) grabs a rebound away from Long Beach State 49ers guard Colin Slater (14) during an NIT game at the Marriott Center in Provo on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. 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. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. I had such a good experience with the relationships I made and the people I met.. A13) Im stoked to be in green. All rights reserved. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. Who is new Runnin Ute Keba Keita and how is Utahs 2022-23 roster shaping up? Despite the struggles on the offensive end, Lohner made his impact in games for BYU on the defensive end, especially rebounding the basketball. 2023 Bonneville International. I couldnt be more grateful, Ive had the best of times. 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. 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 was released from his NLI with the University of Utah.