PROVO, Utah Caleb Lohnerannouncing he was signing with BYUwas another big addition to the Cougars 2020 recruiting class. Ive had family that has gone there, Ive grown up a Cougar my whole life. Once I decided to transfer out of BYU I ended up here on campus. 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. Everything you need to know to plan your 2023 Rose Bowl trip in Pasadena, California. Iron Maiden returns to Utah in 2022 with The Legacy of the Beast tour. 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. There may not be a better culture fit that Scott Drew and staff could have gotten in the transfer portal this offseason. 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. Q8) Out of all of your passions and hobbies off the court, what is the one you cant live without? He went 0-for-4 from the field, and 0-for-3 from 3, in BYUs 74-70 loss to Boise State on Wednesday. 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. When EJ comes back I think having Lohner and EJ on the court together will be incredible. He hasnt knocked down threes at a high rate in college, shooting 33% his Freshman year and 21% his Sophomore year. Out: F Jalen Bridges (Baylor), C Isiaah Cottrell, G Sean McNeil, F Seny Ndiaye (USC Upstate), F Taj Thweatt (Coastal Carolina). 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. Hes obviously got a terrific upside and hes got a lot of things hes got to learn right now. 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. A7) I think the older Ive gotten the more Ive dove into this sort of thrill seeking mindset. BYUs Caleb Lohner, right, strips the ball from St. Johns Julian Champagnie, left, during ngame Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, in Uncasville, Conn. Lohner will face Utah, the team he originally committed to, Saturday night in the Marriott Center. You know the Cowboys, the Mavs, my high school, BYU. Then things got more tricky when Gavin Baxter and Richard Harward were out with season-ending injuries. 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. Lohner returns to his home state of Texas after spending his first two college seasons in Provo. 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. 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. 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. At the beginning of the season, the Utah Jazz were second to last. Hes just a fun guy to be around, said guard Brandon Averette. 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. Lastly, Lohner is a really solid transition big man. My dad still follows BYU closely, and yeah, its hard not to notice everything going on there, Lohner told the Deseret News last summer. But he had a change of heart, was released from his letter of intent, and on Friday officially signed with BYU. But I love his defensive effort right now. The 6-foot-8 forward helps fortify a frontcourt that already has Flo Thamba returning for a fifth season and expects to have Jonathan Tchawma Tchatchoua back from injury at some point next season. I worked on cars last year. 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. Theres so much noise in this world these days, and negative energy and people and ideas. You can learn more about Pete by visiting his personal website: PeteMundo.com. 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. Photo courtesy of Wasatch Academy Basketball. Now they rank in the top 10 teams in the Western Conference. I have loved BYU, will always be a Cougar, and will remember my time here fondly. PROVO, Utah - BYU basketball forward Caleb Lohner made it official; he's in the Transfer Portal. 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. Lohner has exploded onto the basketball scene in his first year at BYU and is an integral part of the team's success. . 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. I will sound like a broken record here, but the staff smashed this transfer pickup. Meanwhile, his ability to rebound has been a boon for BYU. Lohners next challenge is facing the school he originally signed with Utah Saturday (4 p.m. MST, BYUtv) at the Marriott Center. Everything you need to know to plan your 2023 Rose Bowl trip in Pasadena, California. I know he wants to win, Lohner said. PROVO, Utah (ABC4 Sports) - The top high school basketball player in the state has switched allegiances, and now he is explaining why. 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. Hometown: Dallas, Texas. 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? If your child will play baseball or softball this spring, youll need to stock up on appropriate clothing and equipment. In: G SirJabari Rice (New Mexico State). Its not true.. We are excited to introduce Caleb Lohner to Baylor Nation, he is sure to be a fan favorite. Follow him on Twitter:@Mitch_Harper. Since the beginning of high school he was wanting me to come play for him. Lohner has everything that Baylor Nation will love on the court. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. 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. Ill say it not me. As the son of a former BYU basketball player, Matt Lohner, Caleb grew up a Cougar fan. Position: Forward 6-8, 230lb (203cm, 104kg) Hometown: Dallas, TX High School: Wasatch Academy Schools: Brigham Young (Men) and Baylor (Men) From Wasatch ended up at BYU, and after a few years at BYU, now Im here; wearing green proud to be a Bear.. Caleb Lohner Talks Gritty Play, Living With Joy, Well Rounded Interests, and Excitement to be a Bear. I just want guys that want to be here. High School: Wasatch Academy. There are no statistics for this selected season available for this player. I think it will be a really cool and interesting experience just because of who I am. While I dont know exactly what the future will hold, I am excited and optimistic and look forward to figuring out what is next. 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. But snowboarding is a close second. Powered by Capitol Presence & Olympus Cloud. 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. I enjoyed every second of it. 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. Hes had 11 turnovers and seven steals. Like we did last week for Bridges, lets take a look back at what Lohner has done in high school and college, and what we can expect him to bring to the Bears. Especially because my hair is curly it will grow and kind of get longer, and then there . (Preston Crawley) @BYUbasketball pic.twitter.com/e5iF2GUV2u. All Rights Reserved. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. 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). 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. 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. Losing a prized recruit to an in-state rival is . A8) I think it would be surfing. 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. 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. Last summer, he signed with the Cougars. So excited & blessed to be joining the Baylor family! Caleb Lohner's Tweets. Sign up today for the KSL Sports newsletter. The fundamentals combined with the athleticism make him a threat to dunk on just about anyone. So Lohner showed off the new hairstyle via his personal social media. So, it will be fun to go against him and BYU, though.. For any other high school athletes struggling to find the right college to continue their playing career at, Lohner hopes they really think about their decision and choose where they want to go. Then check out in-depth reviews of theBest Shotguns . 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. I went into the honor code office to get my ID, my picture, all this stuff for school. 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). Q2) Youre from Flower Mound, TX what went into the decision to go to Wasatch Academy in Utah and go the prep school route? Lohner will have three years of eligibility remaining. A4) It was fun while that was going on. The Bears won the 2021 national championship, and were a [] 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 . Something to note, a potential reason for the shooting . 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. I love Caleb.. 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. Caleb Lohner became the second forward to commit to transferring to Baylor basketball this week, making his announcement to join the Bears on Friday. 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. Its similar in a way where youre just up in the mountains and its just you in nature.. A1) The original reason I cut my hair is when I went to BYU they have an honor code and a dress code. I am really excited about the way this roster is shaping out. 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. Caleb Lohner celebrates with teammate Hunter Erickson. 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. 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.. Ultimately, contractors are disposable people, like mercenaries in the past. 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 . When did you start getting into those different hobbies and what sparked those passions? His curls are still intact, but instead are several inches shorter and don't go down past his chin. Why did you cut your hair, and would you like to announce that you will be growing it back in this interview? Follow him on Twitter:@Mitch_Harper. How does Lohners departure sit with Utah? Something to note, a potential reason for the shooting issues could be attributed to a hand injury that plagued Lohner most of last season. But I think for me and my overall joy and journey, Baylor ended up being the perfect spot for me. So excited & blessed to be joining the Baylor family," Lohner tweeted. I had such a good experience with the relationships I made and the people I met.. Itll come back soon. Get the latest Utah sports news delivered to your inbox. PROVO, Utah - Caleb Lohner announcing he was signing with BYU was another big addition to the Cougars 2020 recruiting class. According to his profile on the Wasatch Academy website, Lohner has a 40 vertical to go with his 68 frame, so thats fun for the whole family. Everybody is on this journey together to be better. So I cut it shorter and I ended up loving it. 10 in the USA Today Sports Super 25 and No. But things changed when Krystkowiak received a phone call while on vacation in Montana, informing him that Lohner wasnt going to enroll in school. The short-handed Bears staved off a late comeback, Big 12 Mens Basketball Week 16 Recap and Power Rankings, ODB Mailbag - Big 12 Basketball Stretch Run Edition: Questions Needed. So . BYU forward Caleb Lohner shoots during game against Utah State Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Logan, Utah. 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. 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 with BYUs Dress and Grooming standards within the schools Honor Code. Bridges averaged nearly nine points per game for the Mountaineers last season. For the next edition of our Sit Down series with the Baylor Mens Basketball team we are joined by Caleb Lohner. That's when Spencer Johnson, the American Fork product who forced a turnover and led the break, saw the . Get the latest Utah sports news delivered to your inbox. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. But Lohner is thankful Utes head coach Larry Krysktowiak and athletic director Mark Harlan granted his release. Now they rank in the top 10 teams in the Western Conference. Last season as a Sophomore Lohner played in 35 games for BYU, starting in 31. Snowboarding, surfing, skating, playing the guitar. 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. Q7) I want to step aside from basketball for a bit. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. So the next morning I had a haircut scheduled and cut it back to its normal length. Lohner is a high IQ player on defense. 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 In: F Jaylon Tyson (Texas), G Dmaurian Williams (Gardner-Webb). 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. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . The great thing about Caleb is theres nothing undisclosed. I think I am just so blessed to be here, I think I just needed it.. So finding this balance has been huge.. Before BYU His father Matt Lohner played basketball at BYU (1991-92, 94-96) Instagram: @caleb.lohner | Twitter: @caleblohner | LinkedIn: Caleb Lohner Before BYU 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 MARCH 17, 2022 ASSOCIATED PRESS. The bounce isnt the same as Kendall Browns, but it will be fun to have someone committed to catching bodies on the regular again. WACO, Texas - Baylor men's basketball has signed transfer forward Caleb Lohner to a Financial Aid Contract, head coach Scott Drew announced Monday. So Lohner showed off the new hairstyle via his personal social media. SIC EM! In: F Jalen Bridges (West Virginia); Caleb Lohner (BYU). Admittedly there is less tape on Lohners defensive game because the attention grabs are him dunking on people. 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. The only thing holding me back is this weird awkward in between stage. Happy Monday fammo. Were really excited about him, he said. 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. Lohners talents and attributes once looked like they were headed to Utah. Lohners energy is the primary X-Factor here. Then my coach Uncle Dave, he plays an integral role in my life.. 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 for his pure shooting form.. Lohner will be part of BYU's 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 . Ive been in blue my whole life. But what about the hair? Buy or Sell Tickets. When Lohner does secure defensive rebounds, he is a great outlet passer and makes quick decisions to initiate transition offense. 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. (Out: after 2021-22 season; In: for 2022-23 season; new/old school in parenthesis). 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.. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Career Stats. When describing what he wants to bring to the team, Lohner highlights gritty, winning plays, and a desire to be a great teammate. 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. 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. If somebody doesnt want to be a part of this program, thats not my concern, Ute forward Timmy Allen said this week. Lohner averaged 7.0 PPG, 6.4 RPG, and 1.1 APG. Hes just throwing his whole self out there on the floor for good and for young, Pope said. Conference realignment talk continues to heat up with the latest reports. Wasatch Academy High School 4-star recruit Caleb Lohner originally signed with Utah back in November. PROVO, Utah BYU basketball forward Caleb Lohner made it official; hes in the Transfer Portal. Lohner has good recovery speed to help defend and block shots. But Lohners new look definitely passes the clean and neat criteria based on my eye test. Going into training camp last September, Lohner was getting minutes as a center in BYUs rotation. In: G Joe Bamisile (George Washington), F Sam Godwin (Wofford). He gets out running if he isnt the primary rebounder and helps space the floor in transition. He averaged 7.0 PPG, 7.1 RPG, and 1.2 APG. But now, I love Jimmy Butler. Well see, Lohner said. Based on Lohners high school recruiting profile, high school highlights, and college tape, I think his statistics downplay his overall ability. Lohners surprising move to BYU brought up murmurings of possible tampering by coach Mark Pope and his staff in Provo. Ultimately, hes going to make me the best person and the best player I can possibly be.. I didnt necessarily make the choice in my heart of what I wanted to do. At the end of the day, this is your commitment nobody elses, Lohner said. 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 . The day after signing with BYU, Lohner got a haircut. Again, injuries and scheme may play a factor here. Gambling problem? Despite the struggles on the offensive end, Lohner made his impact in games for BYU on the defensive end, especially rebounding the basketball. Its a really special place and I dont think a lot of other places have built what they have. Lohner returns to his home state of Texas after spending his first two college seasons in Provo. 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. 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. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. For years he was like Caleb come up here, come play for me, you can live with me. 33, Caleb 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. The tape shows him consistently being involved in almost every rebound and loose ball. He used to have absolutely incredible hair. Caleb Lohner is a 6-6, 200-pound Shooting Guard from Flower Mound, TX. Q6) Last high school question before we jump into college hoops, it looked like Baylor was recruiting you in high school, but what ultimately went into your decision to stay in Utah and go to BYU? This is good news for how he fits into Baylors switch everything defensive scheme. Lohner has good court vision and is a solid decision maker and passer. Lohner is an ultra high energy player that exudes effort. Guard Adam Flagler did the same thing. Caleb Lohner became the second forward to commit to transferring to Baylor basketball this week, making his announcement to join the Bears on Friday. SIC EM! Possibly. (Scott G. Winterton, Deseret News). But Caleb said his dad did not influence his decision. 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. I have a really deep respect for both of them, Lohner said. Lohner is extremely unselfish and makes his teammates better. and can play any of the 3, 4, or 5. So I kind of take that mindset. But looking back, BYU was the first school to make an offer on July 21, 2017, according to 247Sports. Many people were surprised the 6-foot-9 high flyer committed to Utah, seeing how Lohners dad Matt played for BYU in the 90s. Sit Down With Baylor MBB Forward Caleb Lohner. The full interview is linked in the Pod below, as well as the full Q&A if reading is your thing. 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. The system fit at BYU wasnt as good as the fit at Baylor, so I expect Lohners production and impact to increase in the Green and Gold. Pope is looking forward to watching Lohners continued development. Originally signing with the . Theres a lot of juice in the program right now, Lohner said. Lohner is extremely athletic. Copyright | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Contact Us | Website Feedback, Forward Lohner averaged 6.4 rebounds per game during his sophomore season. I was a sophomore in high school. Caleb Lohner (@caleblohner) April 19, 2022. Hair wasnt the only topic of conversation being brought up online. Did the Utah Legislature do enough to save the Great Salt Lake? 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. After his Friday night announcement, BYU fans were excited about the potential impact the talented freshman could have this season. It seems like Lohners teammates really enjoyed playing alongside him from the interviews I found online, and that is a huge factor in bringing in a transfer. PROVO, Utah (ABC4 Sports) The top high school basketball player in the state has switched allegiances, and now he is explaining why. When he got his first 3, we all felt joy for him on the team. Caleb Lohner is heading to the Big 12 a year early.