I know I sound like a super hippy or whatever right now but its true. Especially because my hair is curly it will grow and kind of get longer, and then theres this weird awkward bob phase where it is kind of just poofy and doesnt fall like long hair should because its so curly it just gets crazy and goes out and gets in my eyes. I think the BYU culture is awesome.. Lohner was dealing with personal issues, some involving family members, and didn't feel he was in the best state of mind at the time. While I dont know exactly what the future will hold, I am excited and optimistic and look forward to figuring out what is next. I think I am just so blessed to be here, I think I just needed it.. But snowboarding is a close second. So Lohner showed off the new hairstyle via his personal social media. A3) I think the overall level of competitive basketball and training. 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.. A7) I think the older Ive gotten the more Ive dove into this sort of thrill seeking mindset. 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. Q10) What have been some of your favorite things about joining the Baylor MBB team and becoming a part of Baylor Nation that have solidified for you that youre in the right place? Going into training camp last September, Lohner was getting minutes as a center in BYUs rotation. and can play any of the 3, 4, or 5. Because he committed early, the news that he wanted to be released came as a bigger shock, and has left Krystkowiak now scrambling to fill that roster spot amid a pandemic. 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. I rebuilt this old Challenger and messed with a truck. Caleb Lohner (@caleblohner) April 19, 2022. Ultimately, hes going to make me the best person and the best player I can possibly be.. Lohner is 6 8 235 lbs. Q7) I want to step aside from basketball for a bit. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Copyright 2017-22 Heartland College Sports. We are excited to introduce Caleb Lohner to Baylor Nation, he is sure to be a fan favorite. Caleb Lohner is a 6-6, 200-pound Shooting Guard from Flower Mound, TX. And youre going to be at this school for a certain amount of time. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Last summer, he signed with the Cougars. Now, theyre at BYU. A former three-star recruit from Wasatch Academy via Dallas, Texas, Lohner started in 44 games the past two seasons for BYU. A8) I think it would be surfing. Now they rank in the top 10 teams in the Western Conference. Caleb Lohner had a career-high 20 points as BYU rolled past Long Beach State 93-72 in the first round of the NIT. Offensively, hes going to continue to be a work in progress. Since the beginning of high school he was wanting me to come play for him. You know some of our games would be on ESPN and we were so stoked if we got a game on ESPN. The full interview is linked in the Pod below, as well as the full Q&A if reading is your thing. Lohner returns to his home state of Texas after spending his first two college seasons in Provo. 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. He said, Caleb, if you want to go to Utah, Ill support you 100 percent. That was the end of the conversation. 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 staff, the guys Im going to be playing with, the school itself. On June 15, Lohner was granted the release and signed with BYU 11 days later. 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. Its a really special place and I dont think a lot of other places have built what they have. 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. High-flying, athletic forward Caleb Lohner joins a Cougar team coming off a season that had high NCAA Tournament hopes, going 24-8 before the season was cut short. 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. Based on Lohners high school recruiting profile, high school highlights, and college tape, I think his statistics downplay his overall ability. Calebs really fun to coach right now. Im so glad I got to spend those two years at BYU and interestingly enough I ended up back right here. Caleb Lohner celebrates with teammate Hunter Erickson. So what did eventually sell Lohner on playing in Provo? 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. A11) I mean I wear 33, I look like Larry Bird, I love the way Larry Bird plays. He was the #2 player coming out of Utah in the class of 2020. Lohner is extremely unselfish and makes his teammates better. If somebody doesnt want to be a part of this program, thats not my concern, Ute forward Timmy Allen said this week. While he feels at home at BYU, Lohners transition to college basketball has had some rough patches. 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. You can learn more about Pete by visiting his personal website: PeteMundo.com. Caleb Lohner (@C_Lohner11) June 27, 2020 Lohner is the son of former BYU basketball player Matt Lohner. That's when Spencer Johnson, the American Fork product who forced a turnover and led the break, saw the . Lohner already trimmed his long locks a bit, but he may need to visit a barber one more time before school starts again. 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. But right when I am ready to pack it in and be down bad all weekend the Drew Crew pulls me right back in. Ill say it not me. In: G SirJabari Rice (New Mexico State). If you tracked with me last season you know I fell in love with Jeremy Sochans blonde look; sweet hair is a one way ticket to my heart for hoopers. 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). Lohners hairstyle featuring long blonde curly locks was not going to work with BYUs Dress and Grooming standards within the schools Honor Code. I was fortunate enough to play with players who were at a similar level when it comes to playing competitive basketball. Caleb Lohner joins Spencer Linton and Jarom Jordan to discuss pressure going into the WCC tourney and upcoming Senior Night.#BYUSN | #BYUhoops The 6-foot-8, 235-pound prospect shared a farewell message on social media describing his move into the portal. Photo courtesy of Wasatch Academy Basketball. Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and host of the Cougar Tracks Podcast (SUBSCRIBE) and Cougar Sports Saturday (Saturday from 123 p.m.) on KSL Newsradio. Lohner has everything that Baylor Nation will love on the court. The Salt Lake Tribune, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity and contributions are tax A1) The original reason I cut my hair is when I went to BYU they have an honor code and a dress code. Coach Popes doing a great job of getting guys and getting the team to buy in to what hes coaching. 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. Caleb Lohner is heading to the Big 12 a year early. So . Itll come back soon. I know he wants to win, Lohner said. Lohner averaged 7.0 PPG, 6.4 RPG, and 1.1 APG. LDS Church wants to light up a temple in a place that prides itself on dark skies, For husband-and-wife team, this new restaurant is the culmination of a decadeslong dream. 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. 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? Baylor's Caleb Lohner flushes down a powerful dunk. 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. He did not care where I went, Caleb said. For the next edition of our Sit Down series with the Baylor Mens Basketball team we are joined by Caleb Lohner. 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. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . 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. Caleb Lohner. He explained how he thinks that Gideon George and Caleb Lohner could be giving Cougar fans a glimpse of the future Finally the show wrapped up with other odds and ends, including praise for Tyler Allgeier, transfer portal updates, and a look back at Thursday night action as well as a look ahead to the weekend with women's soccer officially . BYU's Gideon George (right) is helped from the floor by teammate Caleb Lohner after scoring a basket against Northern Iowa in a NIT second round game at the Marriott Center on Saturday, March 19 . But Lohner is thankful Utes head coach Larry Krysktowiak and athletic director Mark Harlan granted his release. Everyone is on the same page and on this journey together. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 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. So the next morning I had a haircut scheduled and cut it back to its normal length. Hes obviously got a terrific upside and hes got a lot of things hes got to learn right now. 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. 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. Then my coach Uncle Dave, he plays an integral role in my life.. So I cut it shorter and I ended up loving it. 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. 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He hasnt knocked down threes at a high rate in college, shooting 33% his Freshman year and 21% his Sophomore year. VividSeats. 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. His curls are still intact, but instead are several inches shorter and don't go down past his chin. 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. 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 has good recovery speed to help defend and block shots. Its so fun. @BYUbasketball pic.twitter.com/e5iF2GUV2u, Caleb Lohner (@C_Lohner11) June 27, 2020. Lohner has great shooting form, and was a high level three point shooter in high school. But it became more challenging to achieve those lofty expectations as BYU became a much smaller team without the likes of Matt Haarms and Kolby Lee. One day after news surfaced about BYU 's Caleb Lohner, along with teammate Gideon George, entering the NCAA transfer portal, Lohner turned to social . Thanks. Its not true.. Ultimately, contractors are disposable people, like mercenaries in the past. So I put all this curling cream in it, diffused it with a blow dryer, pushed it up as much as I could to make it look as short as possible. I am really excited about the way this roster is shaping out. And if you can find joy and some fun in the process of it and the journey of it no matter where it takes you and being the best man you can be in kindness, honesty, and being there for people. While there were many factors that made BYU appealing, Lohner said the one that stood out the most was the programs recent success. Pope is looking forward to watching Lohners continued development. But coming out of high school, Lohner held scholarship offers from numerous Big 12 programs headlined by the Baylor Bears coached by Scott Drew. BYU basketball advances in the WCC Tournament thanks to a career night from Richie Saunders. Caleb is hilarious. At the time my mind just didnt want to go back to Texas. He got to see that firsthand and hopefully walk away with some insights. Lohner announced he is transferring to Baylor, which will begin competing against BYU in the Big 12 Conference in 2023. 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. Caleb Lohner's Tweets. I worked on cars last 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. When Lohner does secure defensive rebounds, he is a great outlet passer and makes quick decisions to initiate transition offense. That was like the first thing anyone would ever talk about when I first considered BYU, Lohner said with a laugh. 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., BYU basketballs reloaded roster for 2020-21 is built on transfers, Former Utah recruit Caleb Lohner officially signs with BYU. Im just so grateful and blessed that I ended up here somehow. Latest on Baylor Bears forward Caleb Lohner including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN The love I felt from the entire staff since I was 15 years old to this point just goes to show the culture and the family aspect theyve built here. A6) The decision to leave Texas originally put my mind in a little bit of different place and I was just figuring things out. Spot where I can grow, develop as a person, develop on the court, and just be around a different culture. But he had a change of heart, was released from his letter of intent, and on Friday officially signed with BYU. Utah could have played hardball and not released Lohner from his letter of intent, forcing him to sit out a season and lose a year of eligibility. The fundamentals combined with the athleticism make him a threat to dunk on just about anyone. 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. But he had a change of heart, was released from his letter of intent, and on Friday officially signed with BYU. (Photo courtesy of Wasatch Academy) Caleb Lohner (41) during his junior year at Wasatch Academy. Hair wasnt the only topic of conversation being brought up online. A4) It was fun while that was going on. After his Friday night announcement, BYU fans were excited about the potential impact the talented freshman could have this season. What does appear to be true is that Lohner called Utah coach Larry Krystkowiak late last week asking to get released from his letter of intent. 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. Hes at BYU now, so it doesnt matter to me. 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. So excited & blessed to be joining the Baylor family," Lohner tweeted. Caleb Lohner. Iron Maiden returns to Utah in 2022 with The Legacy of the Beast tour. I anticipate he will shoot better in Baylors offense where he will have more clean looks and space to operate. 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. Wasatch Academy High School 4-star recruit Caleb Lohner originally signed with Utah back in November. Lohner has entered the NCAA transfer portal. Entering his sophomore season at BYU, Lohner was tabbed as a preseason All-WCC first-team selection. But he was slotted to play the four primarily. Possibly. Caleb Lohner is coming to Baylor from BYU, a future Big 12 rival. None were as big as Caleb Lohner's high-flying dunk with 3:10 left in the first half. Lohner averaged 7.0 PPG, 6.4 RPG, and 1.1 APG. The only thing holding me back is this weird awkward in between stage. College Football A single selective trigger comes standard, which is much more accommodating for shooters accustomed to single trigger guns than the double trigger layout found on many European side-by-sides. However, Lohner was quick to squash those rumors, saying it is false. Lohner has exploded onto the basketball scene in his first year at BYU and is an integral part of the team's success. 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 forhis pure shooting form. Out: G Elijah Harkless (UNLV), C Rick Issanza, G Alston Mason, F Akol Mawein (Sacramento State). The Cougars were also poised to return to the NCAA Tournament before the pandemic canceled March Madness. Lohner returns to his home state of Texas after spending his first two college seasons in Provo. Career Stats. After entering the transfer portal Tuesday, Lohner announced that will be heading to the Big 12 to play for the Baylor Bears.
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Buy or Sell Tickets. 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. pic.twitter.com/GZ9QyI2xOB. I love Caleb.. Coach Mark Pope is counting on the experience that the 6-foot-8, 230-pound forward from Dallas, Texas, is receiving will pay off now and in the future. @BYUbasketball pic.twitter.com/e5iF2GUV2u. Last season as a Sophomore Lohner played in 35 games for BYU, starting in 31. You mentioned growing older and becoming more of a man, a young adult. But Lohners new look definitely passes the clean and neat criteria based on my eye test. When EJ comes back I think having Lohner and EJ on the court together will be incredible. Matt Lohner played at BYU for Roger Reid in 1991-92 and 1994-96 and yes, Lohner's parents are active members in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but Lohner said his father has . 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 do think theres just so much of life that is just a journey and you really never ever know what is going to happen. PROVO, Utah (ABC4 Sports) - Caleb Lohner is leaving BYU, but he will probably be making a return trip to Provo in a couple years. Lohner followed former West Virginia forward Jalen Bridges, who committed to the Bears earlier this week. Its a combination that is hard to beat during the season. Theres so much noise in this world these days, and negative energy and people and ideas. But they also wanted to know what was going to happen to his signature golden hair. But Caleb said his dad did not influence his decision. Head coach Kyle Whittingham discussed some of his biggest coaching influences, and best leaders to come through Utah. Q3) Do you think the prep school environment at Wasatch helped you develop as a man and player as you prepared for college? Lohner spent his Freshman and Sophomore years of high school at Flower Mound High School in Texas, before transferring to Wasatch Academy in Utah to finish his high school career. We are back to digging deep into my bag of highlight watching and my favorite thing about Lohner actually no longer exists. But Lohners new look definitely passes the clean and neat criteria based on my eye test. I dont think a lot of people understand the level of commitment needed to be as good as you want to be on the basketball court in college you know, it takes a lot. After his Friday night announcement, BYU fans were excited about the potential impact the talented freshman could have this season.