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 Caleb Lohner (@C_Lohner11) June 27, 2020 Lohner is the son of former BYU basketball player Matt Lohner. Latest on Baylor Bears forward Caleb Lohner including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN I love Caleb.. (Preston Crawley) While there were many factors that made BYU appealing, Lohner said the one that stood out the most was the programs recent success. 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. BYU rolls through Pepperdine to advance to the Quartefinals. BYU freshman Caleb Lohner's development is happening in real time, a day at a time. Based on Lohners high school recruiting profile, high school highlights, and college tape, I think his statistics downplay his overall ability. Hometown: Dallas, Texas. This has been a very difficult decision for me, but I believe it is the right one for me at this time. Offensively, hes going to continue to be a work in progress. Something to note, a potential reason for the shooting . Going into training camp last September, Lohner was getting minutes as a center in BYUs rotation. Its so fun. He used to have absolutely incredible hair. Entering his sophomore season at BYU, Lohner was tabbed as a preseason All-WCC first-team selection. Position: Forward 6-8, 230lb (203cm, 104kg) Hometown: Dallas, TX High School: Wasatch Academy Schools: Brigham Young (Men) and Baylor (Men) Because its easy to forget about everything when youre sitting in the ocean and its just kind of you. 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. For years he was like Caleb come up here, come play for me, you can live with me. 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.. Snowboarding, surfing, skating, playing the guitar. I expect Lohner to play much better as a Bear, operating in space with Baylors three or four guard lineup. Lohner is an ultra high energy player that exudes effort. And former TCU star Max Duggan sees Hurts as Joe Lunardi has released his latest set of Bracketology Friday, and matters continue to get worse for Oklahoma State and Texas Tech, With Oklahoma and Texas recently announcing theyre exiting the Big 12 a year early, the Southeastern Conference could be very close to About us: HCS is owned and operated by Pete Mundo. This year, the Utes will face Penn State. 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. 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. He was the #2 player coming out of Utah in the class of 2020. One day after news surfaced about BYU 's Caleb Lohner, along with teammate Gideon George, entering the NCAA transfer portal, Lohner turned to social . Despite the struggles on the offensive end, Lohner made his impact in games for BYU on the defensive end, especially rebounding the basketball. After his Friday night announcement, BYU fans were excited about the potential impact the talented freshman could have this season. Sit Down With Baylor MBB Forward Caleb Lohner. So Lohner showed off the new hairstyle via his personal social media. deductible, Report a missed paper by emailingsubscribe@sltrib.comor calling801-237-2900, For e-edition questions or comments, contact customer support801-237-2900or emailsubscribe@sltrib.com. I could have really tried to upset some things, and dried some things out, but we are in the middle of this COVID time. Lohner returns to his home state of Texas after spending his first two college seasons in Provo. Being anything like Jalen Hurts these days is nothing but a good thing. You know it all sort of works in this one revolving machine. 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. Caleb Lohner is a 6-6, 200-pound Shooting Guard from Flower Mound, TX. He got to see that firsthand and hopefully walk away with some insights. You know when you play at a prep school it just comes with a little bit more media. Weight: 235. Lohners talents and attributes once looked like they were headed to Utah. Meanwhile, his ability to rebound has been a boon for BYU. But he had a change of heart, was released from his letter of intent, and on Friday officially signed with BYU. I know he wants to win, Lohner said. Not because hes not incredibly talented but because the way we play is pretty complicated and it takes some time to digest so youre not thinking about it anymore.. I think it will be a really cool and interesting experience just because of who I am. The Cougars were also poised to return to the NCAA Tournament before the pandemic canceled March Madness. Athletic Background. Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and host of the Cougar Tracks Podcast (SUBSCRIBE) and Cougar Sports Saturday (Saturday from 12-3 pm) on KSL Newsradio. None were as big as Caleb Lohner's high-flying dunk with 3:10 left in the first half. A9) I just think with all the time I had spent there and what I had put into certain things, I was just ready for a change. The Bears won the 2021 national championship, and were a [] The American Idol alum, who turned 21 on Mar. 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. 4-star recruit was released from letter of intent with Utah. When EJ comes back I think having Lohner and EJ on the court together will be incredible. 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. He went 0-for-4 from the field, and 0-for-3 from 3, in BYUs 74-70 loss to Boise State on Wednesday. Copyright 2017-22 Heartland College Sports. All of it, he said. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Caleb Lohner (@caleblohner) April 19, 2022. At the end of the day, this is your commitment nobody elses, Lohner said. At the time my mind just didnt want to go back to Texas. Caleb Lohner misses regular free throw 1 of 1 13:04 Tyreek Smith defensive rebound 12:52 John-Michael Wright misses three point jump shot . Baylor started recruiting me when I came to an elite camp they ran. Lohners hairstyle featuring long blonde curly locks was not going to work withBYUs Dress and Grooming standardswithin the schools Honor Code. 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. @BYUbasketball pic.twitter.com/e5iF2GUV2u, Caleb Lohner (@C_Lohner11) June 27, 2020. Admittedly there is less tape on Lohners defensive game because the attention grabs are him dunking on people. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. He's listed anywhere from 6-6 to 6-9 depending on where you look, and he has the ability . 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 rebounds in two seasons with the Cougars Helped BYU to a 44-18 record during his two years. Theyre just hobbies and things I love to do, I found that when Im able to find balance in these thrills and things I love to do in my life where traditionally basketball and athletics dont mix with this, I just found a special niche that at the end of the day has helped me and kept me sane through a lot. What was that experience like to go through as a high school kid? Conference realignment talk continues to heat up with the latest reports. 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. It was a complete change coming from Texas to the middle of nowhere Utah where it was freezing cold and the closest McDonalds is an hour away. A4) It was fun while that was going on. 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. After entering the transfer portal Tuesday, Lohner announced that will be heading to the Big 12 to play for the Baylor Bears. So what did eventually sell Lohner on playing in Provo? I worked on cars last year. The fundamentals combined with the athleticism make him a threat to dunk on just about anyone. Something to note, a potential reason for the shooting issues could be attributed to a hand injury that plagued Lohner most of last season. Hes obviously got a terrific upside and hes got a lot of things hes got to learn right now. 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 have loved BYU, will always be a Cougar, and will remember my time here fondly. 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 averaged 6.4 rebounds per game during his sophomore season. For the next edition of our Sit Down series with the Baylor Mens Basketball team we are joined by Caleb Lohner. Lohner, who played for BYU for two seasons, has three years of eligibility remaining. The Honor Code states hairstyles for men should be clean and neat. I wont claim to be a hairstylist as a man who had a buzz cut till I met my now wife nine years ago. Back in November, when he signed his NLI with Utah, Lohner said he felt like he wasnt choosing what he wanted to do. Scott Drew and Baylor MBB shoot out cryptic tweets that go unsolved for hours, and then BOOM another key transfer to fill a need, Caleb Lohner commits. Odds & lines subject to change. BYU won 90-71. 
Buy or Sell Tickets. Wasatch Academy High School 4-star recruit Caleb Lohner originally signed with Utah back in November. But here is what I saw in limited highlights. 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. Truthfully, I could (not) care less. On June 15, Lohner was granted the release and signed with BYU 11 days later. The concerning statistic is that he shot only 55% from the free throw line and 21% from three. A12) I would just say the mentality of working as hard as you can on whatever that may be and finding joy in the process. But he had a change of heart, was released from his letter of intent, and on Friday officially signed with BYU. Most hairdressers and staff of hair salons and hair care in Ho Chi Minh City take extremely conscientious care of your hair by paying great attention to detail. Ill say it not me. 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. 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. 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. Lohner really is the definition of a tweener Forward. These professional hairdressers are highly recommended for anyone visiting Ho Chi Minh City who wants to go back home with a new Asian-inspired look. It was like, Dude, your hair! But I actually cut a lot of it off, and Im hoping I can stay right here with it.. Again, I have a really deep respect for him, but I am really grateful that he and Mark Harlan released me from my NLI.. A native of Dallas, Texas, Lohner announced his transfer destination on Friday, returning to Texas to play for the Baylor Bears. The bounce isnt the same as Kendall Browns, but it will be fun to have someone committed to catching bodies on the regular again. Get the latest Utah sports news delivered to your inbox. Baylor Men's Basketball @BaylorMBB . Our man was a side of Chick-fil-A avocado lime ranch short of a full salad. Lohner has exploded onto the basketball scene in his first year at BYU and is an integral part of the team's success. Could Lohner become an instant fan favorite with his own signature look? Q13) Any final thoughts or things you want Baylor Nation to know about you? 2023 Bonneville International. But now I have found my niche cutting, being a great rebounder, guarding the ball, being a tough hard nosed dude for Baylor is what I am trying to do right now.. 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. Lohner was rated as a 4-star transfer according to EvanMiya.com, and will be an incredible fit. Q7) I want to step aside from basketball for a bit. I didnt really see to a full extent from the outside looking in.. Caleb Lohner. Everything you need to know to plan your 2023 Rose Bowl trip in Pasadena, California. Its not true.. He did not care where I went, Caleb said. I spent months and months thinking Caleb was going to be a part of it, said Utah coach Larry Krystkowiak. Since the beginning of high school he was wanting me to come play for him. The new Porter Rockwell bridge is now complete and was opened to traffic August 26, The freeway in Farmington was closed after debris was spilled in the road Friday morning, officials say. 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. The full interview is linked in the Pod below, as well as the full Q&A if reading is your thing. Height: 6-8. He is going to bring a unique persona and swagger to Provo that will endear him to Cougar fans, Pope said. Theres a lot of juice in the program right now, Lohner said. 33, Caleb "SIC 'EM! 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. I was kind of just ready for a change. 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.
Buy or Sell Tickets. Wasatch Academy High School 4-star recruit Caleb Lohner originally signed with Utah back in November. But here is what I saw in limited highlights. 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. Truthfully, I could (not) care less. On June 15, Lohner was granted the release and signed with BYU 11 days later. The concerning statistic is that he shot only 55% from the free throw line and 21% from three. A12) I would just say the mentality of working as hard as you can on whatever that may be and finding joy in the process. But he had a change of heart, was released from his letter of intent, and on Friday officially signed with BYU. Most hairdressers and staff of hair salons and hair care in Ho Chi Minh City take extremely conscientious care of your hair by paying great attention to detail. Ill say it not me. 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. 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. 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. Lohner really is the definition of a tweener Forward. These professional hairdressers are highly recommended for anyone visiting Ho Chi Minh City who wants to go back home with a new Asian-inspired look. It was like, Dude, your hair! But I actually cut a lot of it off, and Im hoping I can stay right here with it.. Again, I have a really deep respect for him, but I am really grateful that he and Mark Harlan released me from my NLI.. A native of Dallas, Texas, Lohner announced his transfer destination on Friday, returning to Texas to play for the Baylor Bears. The bounce isnt the same as Kendall Browns, but it will be fun to have someone committed to catching bodies on the regular again. Get the latest Utah sports news delivered to your inbox. Baylor Men's Basketball @BaylorMBB . Our man was a side of Chick-fil-A avocado lime ranch short of a full salad. Lohner has exploded onto the basketball scene in his first year at BYU and is an integral part of the team's success. Could Lohner become an instant fan favorite with his own signature look? Q13) Any final thoughts or things you want Baylor Nation to know about you? 2023 Bonneville International. But now I have found my niche cutting, being a great rebounder, guarding the ball, being a tough hard nosed dude for Baylor is what I am trying to do right now.. 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. Lohner was rated as a 4-star transfer according to EvanMiya.com, and will be an incredible fit. Q7) I want to step aside from basketball for a bit. I didnt really see to a full extent from the outside looking in.. Caleb Lohner. Everything you need to know to plan your 2023 Rose Bowl trip in Pasadena, California. Its not true.. He did not care where I went, Caleb said. I spent months and months thinking Caleb was going to be a part of it, said Utah coach Larry Krystkowiak. Since the beginning of high school he was wanting me to come play for him. The new Porter Rockwell bridge is now complete and was opened to traffic August 26, The freeway in Farmington was closed after debris was spilled in the road Friday morning, officials say. 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. The full interview is linked in the Pod below, as well as the full Q&A if reading is your thing. Height: 6-8. He is going to bring a unique persona and swagger to Provo that will endear him to Cougar fans, Pope said. Theres a lot of juice in the program right now, Lohner said. 33, Caleb "SIC 'EM! 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. I was kind of just ready for a change. 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.