I think the BYU culture is awesome.. 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. That was like the first thing anyone would ever talk about when I first considered BYU, Lohner said with a laugh. Im just so happy.. But Lohner is thankful Utes head coach Larry Krysktowiak and athletic director Mark Harlan granted his release. and can play any of the 3, 4, or 5. Out: G Elijah Harkless (UNLV), C Rick Issanza, G Alston Mason, F Akol Mawein (Sacramento State). Lohner is the fifth BYU basketball player this off-season to go into the portal after the Cougars completed a 24-11 season that fell far short of the NCAA Tournament aspirations they . I found this little space and niche where my mind just flourishes. Because its easy to forget about everything when youre sitting in the ocean and its just kind of you. In: G Joe Bamisile (George Washington), F Sam Godwin (Wofford). All of it, he said. From Wasatch ended up at BYU, and after a few years at BYU, now Im here; wearing green proud to be a Bear.. BYU rolls through Pepperdine to advance to the Quartefinals. We tried to tiptoe around it, so the first cut I got I cut it just a little bit shorter. Hes at BYU now, so it doesnt matter to me. PROVO, Utah - Caleb Lohner announcing he was signing with BYU was another big addition to the Cougars 2020 recruiting class. My dad still follows BYU closely, and yeah, its hard not to notice everything going on there, Lohner told the Deseret News last summer. We are excited to introduce Caleb Lohner to Baylor Nation, he is sure to be a fan favorite. Being anything like Jalen Hurts these days is nothing but a good thing. None were as big as Caleb Lohner's high-flying dunk with 3:10 left in the first half. 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. Even though it took some time to have his release request granted, Lohner said he didnt speak to Pope again until after he was officially released and entered the transfer portal. Its so fun. Wasatch Academy High School 4-star recruit Caleb Lohner originally signed with Utah back in November. 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. So I ended up going out there, I loved every single second of it. Waxing can cause inflamed hair follicles, pain, redness, ingrown hairs and skin irritation. I didnt really see to a full extent from the outside looking in.. The staff, the guys Im going to be playing with, the school itself. A8) I think it would be surfing. Lohner has everything that Baylor Nation will love on the court. Spot where I can grow, develop as a person, develop on the court, and just be around a different culture. Itll come back soon. This year, the Utes will face Penn State. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. What primarily went into your decision to enter the portal? So I cut it shorter and I ended up loving it. 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. Q2) Youre from Flower Mound, TX what went into the decision to go to Wasatch Academy in Utah and go the prep school route? 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.. Lohner has exploded onto the basketball scene in his first year at BYU and is an integral part of the team's success. You know just being a part of the family culture and the joy that Baylors has built is really really cool to be on the inside of now. But I love his defensive effort right now. He declared earlier this week but retains his final year of eligibility. He averaged 7.0 PPG, 7.1 RPG, and 1.2 APG. 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 snowboarding is a close second. It doesnt matter to us. You know it all sort of works in this one revolving machine. Caleb Lohner is heading to the Big 12 a year early. 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.. Lohner will have three years of eligibility remaining. So the next morning I had a haircut scheduled and cut it back to its normal length. In: G Camryn Carter (Mississippi State), G Jerrell Colbert (LSU). One day after news surfaced about BYU 's Caleb Lohner, along with teammate Gideon George, entering the NCAA transfer portal, Lohner turned to social . Going into training camp last September, Lohner was getting minutes as a center in BYUs rotation. Iron Maiden returns to Utah in 2022 with The Legacy of the Beast tour. So I think the decision to go to BYU came from being close to certain people and spending time in a place where I am a little bit more comfortable knowing coaches and having family close. 0:16; This slam dunk from Caleb Lohner was too nice. Class: Sophomore. Why did you cut your hair, and would you like to announce that you will be growing it back in this interview? 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. Baylor Men's Basketball @BaylorMBB . 2 Gonzaga on Thursday night, Turnovers prove costly in 69-67 loss to Vanderbilt in Diamond Head Classic Semi-Final, BYU prevails in defensive slugfest with 54-39 win over South Florida, Cougars' hot shooting downs Aggies 82-71 at home Wednesday, Cougars bounce back with physical win over Missouri State, 74-68, Cougars take down Central Methodist 97-61 in second straight 30-point win, BYU starts slow, finishes fast to take down Colorado Christian 63-45, BYU picked No. @BYUbasketball pic.twitter.com/e5iF2GUV2u, Caleb Lohner (@C_Lohner11) June 27, 2020. Caleb Lohner is coming to Baylor from BYU, a future Big 12 rival. Lohner followed former West Virginia forward Jalen Bridges, who committed to the Bears earlier this week. The Salt Lake Tribune, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity and contributions are tax Q3) Do you think the prep school environment at Wasatch helped you develop as a man and player as you prepared for college? Head coach Kyle Whittingham discussed some of his biggest coaching influences, and best leaders to come through Utah. I am really excited about the way this roster is shaping out. Lohners surprising move to BYU brought up murmurings of possible tampering by coach Mark Pope and his staff in Provo. 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. Then things got more tricky when Gavin Baxter and Richard Harward were out with season-ending injuries. BYU freshman Caleb Lohners development is happening in real time, a day at a time. (Out: after 2021-22 season; In: for 2022-23 season; new/old school in parenthesis). He's listed anywhere from 6-6 to 6-9 depending on where you look, and he has the ability . Coach Popes doing a great job of getting guys and getting the team to buy in to what hes coaching. 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. He said, Caleb, if you want to go to Utah, Ill support you 100 percent. That was the end of the conversation. Also the older Ive gotten I just have wanted to implement balance into my life. 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. So excited & blessed to be joining the Baylor family! But Caleb said his dad did not influence his decision. SIC 'EM! I just want guys that want to be here. A7) I think the older Ive gotten the more Ive dove into this sort of thrill seeking mindset. Overall, Lohner is shooting 11 of 40 from the field, 3 of 20 from 3-point range, and 8 of 10 from the free-throw line. The 6-foot-8, 235-pound prospect shared a farewell message on social media describing his move into the portal. 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. While there were many factors that made BYU appealing, Lohner said the one that stood out the most was the programs recent success. Learn more and register here. BYU forward Caleb Lohner shoots during game against Utah State Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Logan, Utah. 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. 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. It is clear that he understood assignments at BYU and was able to defend almost anyone on a switch. Is there anything better than cold beer and baseball? Its hard not to be impressed with the style of play and just all the enthusiasm there.. There are going to be people hating the decision that Ive made, and theres going to be people loving the decision I made. "SIC 'EM! 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. After entering the transfer portal Tuesday, Lohner announced that will be heading to the Big 12 to play for the Baylor Bears. While I dont know exactly what the future will hold, I am excited and optimistic and look forward to figuring out what is next. Out: F Matthew Alexander-Moncrieffe, F Keylan Boone, G Donovan Williams. BYU freshman Caleb Lohner's development is happening in real time, a day at a time. Caleb Lohner celebrates with teammate Hunter Erickson. 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. With the anticipation of coming to summer school and getting the process started, and I have never really thought that anybody was more excited about getting started with their college career.. I enjoyed every second of it. After deep introspection and extensive consultation with my coaches, family, and advisors, I have decided to leave BYU and have entered the NCAA Transfer Portal, Lohner wrote. He hasnt knocked down threes at a high rate in college, shooting 33% his Freshman year and 21% his Sophomore year. I went into the honor code office to get my ID, my picture, all this stuff for school. 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 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. Did the Utah Legislature do enough to save the Great Salt Lake? 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 . I spent months and months thinking Caleb was going to be a part of it, said Utah coach Larry Krystkowiak. 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. Lohner put his name in the transfer portal last month. Pope believes Lohner has a ready-made college body, a deadly stroke and an intense competitiveness the last of which the second-year coach expects to become the hallmark of Lohners BYU career. The great thing about Caleb is theres nothing undisclosed. For years he was like Caleb come up here, come play for me, you can live with me. This is good news for how he fits into Baylors switch everything defensive scheme. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Again, injuries and scheme may play a factor here. Just by the season they had last year, and the way they played together, I think we can have a really good year this year, too.. 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. Weight: 235. He has a chance to grow into an exceptional defensive force.. So Lohner showed off the new hairstyle via his personal social media. I had such a good experience with the relationships I made and the people I met.. I love the way Klay Thompson guards and contributes to the team and rebounds. 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. Everyone is on the same page and on this journey together. 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. Either way, Lohner will be a huge help and step in the right direction to complete the Baylor MBB roster for the 2022-2023 season. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). If your child will play baseball or softball this spring, youll need to stock up on appropriate clothing and equipment. 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.. He thrived in space in high school, but BYUs scheme had Lohner playing a lot in the post. But it was a beautiful part of Utah. 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.. 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 . 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. He gets out running if he isnt the primary rebounder and helps space the floor in transition. SIC EM! Lohner is the fifth BYU basketball player this off-season to go into the portal after the Cougars completed a 24-11 season that fell far short of the NCAA Tournament aspirations they had as late as mid-January. The coaches want to be better for us, we want to be better for each other for this team, the GAs are working for everyone in this program. 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. Thanks. I was kind of just ready for a change. Lohner, BYU Radio Live play-by-play broadcasts, coaches shows, Behind the Mic press conferences, interviews, etc, Cougars take down Northern Iowa 90-71 behind 27 points from Gideon George, BYU takes down Pepperdine behind Barcello's career night, Barcello takes over late as Cougars down Toreros 79-71, Cougars storm back to hand San Francisco first home loss of the season, BYU falls to No. 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. Could you just talk us through your high school career a little bit? PROVO, Utah - BYU basketball forward Caleb Lohner made it official; he's in the Transfer Portal. . 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. Having a guy like that in your locker room makes it fun every single day. I will sound like a broken record here, but the staff smashed this transfer pickup. I love Caleb.. Caleb Lohner is coming to Baylor from BYU, a future Big 12 rival. I have a really deep respect for both of them, Lohner said. 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. 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. 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. While he feels at home at BYU, Lohners transition to college basketball has had some rough patches. 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. Lastly, Lohner is a really solid transition big man. 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. Caleb Lohner is a 6-6, 200-pound Shooting Guard from Flower Mound, TX. You know the Cowboys, the Mavs, my high school, BYU. As a senior at Wasatch Academy, Lohner averaged 14.3 PPG, 5.8 RPG, 1.7 APG, and 1.3 SPG. Check out the top teams in the CBS Sports ranking of all 358 NCAA Division I college basketball teams 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? 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. We were riding an emotional high of a vibe with the Bridges commitment, to then be absolutely gutted by Mayer and Flagler declaring for the draft. Hometown: Dallas, Texas. BYU will join the Big 12 in 2023. 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. Q1) My first question is a two part question, so we come out swinging. 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. When describing what he wants to bring to the team, Lohner highlights gritty, winning plays, and a desire to be a great teammate. Im so glad I got to spend those two years at BYU and interestingly enough I ended up back right here. Im just blessed to be here, thats the only message.. Again, I have a really deep respect for him, but I am really grateful that he and Mark Harlan released me from my NLI.. 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). Out: F Jalen Bridges (Baylor), C Isiaah Cottrell, G Sean McNeil, F Seny Ndiaye (USC Upstate), F Taj Thweatt (Coastal Carolina). BYU won 90-71. The long road to BYU: Why Caleb Lohner ultimately chose the Cougars over Utah, before having a change of heart and receiving a release from the school. PROVO, Utah Caleb Lohner announcing he was signing with BYU was another big addition to the Cougars 2020 recruiting class. My Uncle Dave had just taken over Wasatch Academys basketball program. 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. Our man was a side of Chick-fil-A avocado lime ranch short of a full salad. Many people were surprised the 6-foot-9 high flyer committed to Utah, seeing how Lohners dad Matt played for BYU in the 90s. But he had a change of heart, was released from his letter of intent, and on Friday officially signed with 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. 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). But right when I am ready to pack it in and be down bad all weekend the Drew Crew pulls me right back in. 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