Loyer has started every game since joining the Wolves as a freshman, except for the regular season finale this year when he was resting a knee injury. Effective shooting percentage reflects the added value of 3PT makes, and is calculated as FGM + 0.5 x 3PT / FGA. Sophomore year stats: 22.6 points, 6.7 assists, 4.3 rebounds and 2.7 steals. Clarkston won the game over Grand Rapids Christian, 75-69. Yet, amid chants of "air ball" and "overrated", Loyer was able to shake it off and score34 points while collecting9 rebounds and 5 assists. We bring you the latest game previews, live stats, and recaps on CBSSports.com Clarkston's Fletcher Loyer (5) moves the ball as Oak Park's Marcel Carter (0) blocks him during Clarkston's game against Oak Park at Clarkston High School on Friday, Jan. 10, 2020. Foster Loyer (born June 24, 1999) is an American college basketball player who has played for Michigan State of the Big Ten Conference and Davidson of the Atlantic 10 Conference (A-10). I didnt really notice the reaction or hear the reaction, but watching the film and listening to Coach McCormick commentating the game, he was going kind of crazy, Loyer said. He walked in about as comfortable as could be and got in a game, Fife said. Former Michigan State basketball point guard Foster Loyer had a career-high performance in a game . 2021-22: Served as team captain Selected second-team all-conference Named to the A-10 all-tournament team Led the nation in free-throw percentage, shooting 93.5 percent Finished fourth nationally in 3-point field-goal percentage at 43.8 percent Ranked among league leaders in scoring (5th), 3-point percentage (2nd), free-throw percentage I think a lot of it has to do with your work ethic, your heart, your ability to go out there and produce. Fletcher Loyer, a 6-4 guard from Homestead High School in Fort Wayne, is Purdue's second-leading scorer. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 4/4/2023), Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). Clarkston was the perfect landing spot for Loyer. That record book shows the NCAA consecutive free throws made records as being 73 within a single season and 85 for a career. . Loyer'sfirst shot of the game was an air-ball 3-point attempt. "Winning Mr. Basketball was definitely my ultimate goal," Loyer said. Loyer is the son of NBA coach and scout John Loyer and brother of 2022 Indiana Mr. Basketball runner-up and current Purdue player Fletcher Loyer. [43] Loyer consulted with Izzo extensively regarding his future with the team and his options. He figures it out, said his dad. I just continue to work and get them open shots and make them better.". I dont think about that kind of stuff, just to be talked about in the same conversation with the Fife family is an incredible honor, Loyer said. ", Top game: Matching a career high against Troy. Whether it was the speed or the physicality of the college game, Loyer looked a full step behind as a freshman, finishing the season averaging only 1.6 PPG and 0.9 APG. Holds the state record for 119 consecutive free-throws made. 3 Purdue (17-1, 6-1) was ultimately put to rest by National Player of the Year frontrunner Zach Edey, but the Boilermaker who kept his team afloat for long stretches of the second half was one that the Spartan program is well familiar with. Two years of dominating everything in his path as an underclassmen was all Tom Izzo and his staff needed to see. Landing in Clarkston from Philadelphia with his family in the summer of 2013 as a sixth grader, when his father John joined the Detroit Pistons as an assistant (hed soon become interim head coach), the younger Loyer has been around the game his whole life. "The way we workout with each other is a little different," Fletcher said. [27], While at Michigan State, he played on teams that achieved two Big Ten regular season championship, a Big Ten Tournament championship, and a Final Four appearance. [46], Prior to the season, he was elected co-captain along with Luka Brajkovic and Michael Jones of the 202122 Davidson Wildcats. They won't be forgotten anytime soon. He later joined the Los Angeles Clippers as a scout in 2016. [58][pageneeded]. Richmond Claims Second-Ever #A10MBB Title Behind 64-62 Victory over No. Michigan High School Hockey Player of the Year Contest 2022-23! One of Clarkston's best players as since he started high school, Loyer has been building his Mr. Basketballrsum since his freshman year. Foster recently joined the 2,000-point club, becoming only the 41st player in state history to accomplish the feat. It was taken during his junior year when he was in the midst of his state-record-breaking streak of 119 made free-throws in a row. Around the time we got to Detroit, when Foster was in sixth, seventh grade, he made the decision to really dedicate himself to the game, he said. First and foremost it starts with Loyer getting back his confidence, which the staff can enable by moving him off the ball. "In my three years we've been here, this is one of the best teams, if not the best, in our league that we've gone against," said Hawks coach Billy Lange. Among them, his own words: Perhaps the possibility of living to regret transferring is part of a new failure that builds character. Loyer started in place of an injured Cassius Winston and posted a career-high and team-high 16 points, making all four of his three-point shots. 1 min read. The crowd erupted, but Loyer didnt show a trace of emotion as he ran back to the other end of the court. Both Fife and Foster Loyer were Mr . However, Loyer's favorite memories of growing up around the NBA were the moments when the basketball in his hands. Does Fletcher want to play for Michigan State too? I dont know where he ranks in Clarkston history, but I know hes pretty darn good, he said. Clarkston's Fletcher Loyer (5) moves the ball as Oak Park's Marcel Carter (0) blocks him during Clarkston's game against Oak Park at Clarkston High School on Friday, Jan. 10, 2020.Jacob Hamilton/MLive.com. I would talk to him quite a bit.. [12] His sophomore averages were 22.6 points, 6.7 assists, 4.3 rebounds and 2.7 steals per game. NEW YORK (AP) Desmond Watson scored 15 points off of the bench to help lead Davidson past Fordham 57-43 on Wednesday night in an Atlantic 10 opener for both teams.. Watson added 11 rebounds for the Wildcats (8-5). All rights reserved. Clarkston's Foster Loyer (1) attempts a shot over West Bloomfield's Tyler Davis (23) during the Class A semifinal at the Breslin Center at Michigan State University in East Lansing on Friday, March 24, 2017. Loyer entered MSU in 2018 as the 96th ranked recruit in the 247 composite rankings. Clarkston defeated Grand Rapids Christian 75-69 to claim the Class A state title. Foster Loyer was absolutely on FIRE today 35 pts 3 rebs 3 stls 10-18 FG 8-12 3P 7-7 FT W. @DavidsonMBB with a HUGE road victory and improves to 7-2 on the year. I can get done in an hour what some people get done in three hours.. Against Holland West Ottawa his senior year, he scored 40 points in the State Championship game shooting 14/19 from the field and 6/11 from 3FG, while also dishing out seven assists. Of course, the Mr. Basketball award is based more on who has had the best senior year -- although voters can use whatever criteria they want -- but it is hard to ignore his track record of success. [11] MLive.com claims his freshman averages were 17.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game. Given the uncertainty of Josh Langfords health and Aaron Henrys return from the draft, Loyer can assist in solidifying the guard rotation by simply providing a deep threat shooting boost in the short spurts hes afforded next season. Gifted shooter . His teams have won two Big Ten Conference regular season championships, a Big Ten Tournament Championship, a Final Four entry and an A-10 Conference regular season championship. Ive had to work harder and I know I have to work harder. ", Will he grow a playoff beard? In leading Clarkston to the state championship last year, Loyer continued to build his legacy on the Breslin Center floor, where he should continue to build his legacy in the future with the Spartans. "Just like the winning legacy left here, that's something I try to keep up with," Fletcher said. "He's like having a coach on the floor," Clarkston coach Dan Fife said. "He can talk with a third grader as well as a ninth grader," Fife said. Freshman year stats: 17.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game, Loyer's 432 points that season isthe freshman record at Clarkston. Youre talking about The Pass. ". Hes the true definition of a champion.. He received a scholarship offer from Michigan State as a freshman, committed to the Spartans as a . In the grand lore of Clarkston basketball, one play stands above all others. Foster Loyer was Michigan's Mr. Basketball in 2018, while Fletcher was runner-up. His numbers, however. [40], After backing up Winston for 2 seasons, Loyer was only able to earn 16.6 minutes per game of playing time as a junior. In these cases, the average was taken. Nicholson's ability to kick the ball back out to Fletcher has been a huge help and has vaulted the sophomore into the clear-cut leading score. FORT WAYNE, Ind. And while there were some concerns over his size, with his playmaking, leadership, and display of deep NBA range, his game seemed capable of translating to the next stage. He threw it over his left shoulder with his right hand.. ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. AsLoyer continued to grow in skill, he continued to grow as a leader. Foster was Michigan's Mr. Basketball in 2018, while Fletcher was the runner-up. like Davidson's Foster Loyer. Watch out A-10, Coach McKillop has his team rolling. Loyer became a ball boy during games and he was in awe of Allen Iverson in Philadelphia. Mr. Basketball, it's an honor to be in that group and it would bean honor to win that.". He was an Associated First Team All-State pickas a freshman and is on track to earn that distinction for the fourth time. But Fletchers more of a shooting guard and a little bit lengthier. He's already been named the Gatorade Player of the Year for Michigan this season. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Also, having guys like DeJulius and Williams from the same area of the state could split voting between Detroit area coaches. Being around my dad, his teams and his players, since I was little, gave me an appreciation and love for the game of basketball, Foster Loyer said. As a senior for the team, Loyer was a 202122 Atlantic 10 Conference All-Conference Second Team selection alongside Davidson's First team honorees Brajkovic and Hyunjung Lee. However, for his NCAA career (including his Michigan State seasons), his 298323 (92.26%) in 146 games does not meet the 2.5 FT/game criterion. This season the Wolves are 14-1 and in good shape to wrap up the programs 12th consecutive league championship in the Oakland Activities Association Red Division by months end. Although Loyer is heading to Michigan State, he is not the only finalist heading to an in-state Big Ten school. That streak ranks second nationally all-time, With Watts the clear frontrunner to take the reins from Cassius Winston, NCAA Bracket Set: #7 Seeded MSU Faces #10 USC. VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) - On Saturday, April 15th, the Valley City High School Speech Team won their 6th consecutive Team State Championship. Freshman AJ Hoggard enters the program hopeful to eat into a large majority of the backup PG minutes, and maintains the skill set and physicality to do just that. Entering his sophomore year, the hope was that Loyer could at least build enough strength and confidence to adequately play the 6-8 backup minutes a night required to give Winston a breather. But his shooting was a real struggle as he only shot 29 percent from the field (32.7 . Oh, said senior center Taylor Currie. [50] Under head coach Bob McKillop, the Wildcats went 277 and was 202122 Atlantic 10 Conference men's basketball regular season. Face Off Lacrosse Show & Podcast- Wednesdays at 3 PM EST, State Champs! I think height has a very small impact, he said. "Sometimes, he sees things before we see it.". The other is a very familiar name: Foster Loyer. I think Id have to go with him (as the better overall player), Fletcher said. Loyer has a bundle of memories that revolve around basketball because of his father, John, who played for and later coached with Bob Huggins at Akron and Cincinnati before moving to a career in the NBA. Instead, for the second season in a row, Loyer struggled to create the necessary separation from defenders in order to initiate the offense, and looked extremely uncomfortable throughout most of the season in his attempts at running the point. Thats when I could shoot; I couldnt shoot it on the high rims. From then on he always got picked.. [6], On November 22, 2016, four-star point guard Foster Loyer committed to Michigan State. Loyer, a 6-4 Purdue recruit, led Homestead to a 22-5 record and Class 4A regional semifinal appearance. 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