Removing the lone bright spot in the season for him, a 4/5 three point performance against Ohio State in the Big Ten Tournament, Loyer went just 4/22 (18.1%) from deep on the season. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Foster Loyer is a name that will never be forgotten at Clarkston as he played a big role in the Wolves first state championships in 2017 and 2018. He just kind of used his body really well. ET; you can also catch the game live on MHSAA.TV. Davidson. But, eventually, I think I can pass him up.. Updated: January 26, 2022. Above is a video of Loyer's thoughts after committing as a junior. He received a scholarship offer from Michigan State as a freshman, committed to the Spartans as a . It was never really all that much of a competition between the two boys. Foster was offered by Michigan State in eighth grade and committed to the Spartans as just before the start of his junior season. [5] Among the other relationships that gave him professional athlete exposure were those with Zach Randolph, Thaddeus Young and Kyle Korver. He also combined for just 2 turnovers. [19] Mlive also credited him with 4.2 rebounds and 2.7 steals per game. 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. This school and community are amazing. 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. DAVIDSON, N.C. (BVM) - Foster Loyer wasn't used to adversity. When Clarkston and Hazel Park met on Jan. 30 as the No. [70], The Davidson Wildcats 202223 Fact Book lists Cochran and Curry as 1st and 2nd in career free throw shooting percentage (minimum 200 made) at 89.2% and 87.6%, respectively, meaning that the next edition should show Loyer as the Davidson career free throw percentage leader. "Winning Mr. Basketball was definitely my ultimate goal," Loyer said. He also scored the most field goals for a total of 272 for first place in Clarkston's scorebooks while also putting himself in the state books as well. "They're always in the gym, they're always shooting, they love the game of basketball and they're great competitors," Wasilk said. This time, Davidson was good for 88 the final was 88-73, as 6-footer Foster Loyer, the shortest guy on the floor, was the most dominant, scoring 25 points. Clarkston's Foster Loyer (1) dribbles during the MHSAA Class A boys basketball final at the Breslin Center at Michigan State University in East Lansing on Saturday, March 25, 2017. W Michigans Swing Away Softball Show & Podcast - Thursdays at 6 PM EST, State Champs! He served as captain at both Michigan State and Davidson. 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. Foster Loyer was a highly touted recruit coming out of high school. Loyer was barely walking when his father became an assistant coach at Portland. [10] Loyer was a Class A first-team all-state selection as a freshman by The Detroit News, which stated his averages were 16 points, 5.5 assists, 3 steals. [53] Prior to the game, MSU coach Izzo spoke highly of Loyer, noting support for Loyer's transfer decision process and his feeling that Loyer had a future on the sidelines. As for Loyer and Clarkston, they are still competing in the Class A state playoffs, which has been trimmed down to the quarterfinal stage that begins on Tuesday. His court vision is second to none. [62][63], He began the season by posting 30 points, including 68 three points shooting in the November 7 season opener against Guilford. The win marked the 600th career victory for Tom Izzo, all at Michigan State. Loyer shot 1017 shooting, including 58 on three-point shots, and 77 on his free throw attempts. At the latter, he was a two-time second-team All-A-10 honoree and an All-A-10 Tournament team selection as a player. Foster was Michigan's Mr. Basketball in 2018, while Fletcher was the runner-up. Quite simply, he is as close to as automatic as you can get from the charity stripe. That has not stopped Foster from making efforts to get Fletcher accustomed to the Spartans way of life. Thats one thing Clarkston coach Tim Wasilk hopes people understand. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Michigan State's basketball roster suddenly has two scholarships available to give, as point guard Foster Loyer on Monday night followed big man and classmate Thomas Kithier into the transfer. [18] Following the season, he was an all-class dream team selection by The Detroit News with 25.1 points and 6.4 assists averages. 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. [61] Entering the 202223 NCAA Division I men's basketball season, Loyer was a 202223 Atlantic 10 Conference men's basketball season preseason first team All-conference selection. [13][14] Loyer's 119 consecutive free throws made streak that began on March 3, 2016, came to an end on January 24, 2017. [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. Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news. Michigan High School Hockey Player of the Year Contest 2022-23! Loyer became a ball boy during games and he was in awe of Allen Iverson in Philadelphia. All rights reserved. Defensively Loyer continued to be a liability, where his size and his lack of lateral quickness left him to be scored on, around, over, and through. [8] The next day, he posted 29 points, five rebounds and three assists to lead Clarkston to the MHSAA Class A championship with a 7569 victory against a Grand Rapids Christian High School team that included Xavier Tillman Sr. and Duane Washington Jr.. Tillman was a former Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) teammate of Loyer's and was 2017 Mr. Basketball of Michigan runner-up. Athletic Excellence. 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. Yet, Fletcher also knows he has plenty of high school basketball left ahead of him. I think Id have to go with him (as the better overall player), Fletcher said. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Editor's note: This story about Michigan State basketball freshman Foster Loyer originally published on Freep.com on Feb. 15, 2018. Id rather be here an hour, 15 minutes than three hours. The whispers quickly turned into a full-blown roar. 2 guard and we played real well together.. Or write about sports? Loyer has played 18 games . ", Clarkston's Foster Loyer (1) smiles during the MHSAA Class A boys basketball final at the Breslin Center at Michigan State University in East Lansing on Saturday, March 25, 2017. "Personally, I don't even hear people. Loyer entered MSU in 2018 as the 96th ranked recruit in the 247 composite rankings. Michigan State guard Foster Loyer has entered the transfer portal, a team spokesperson confirmed to The State News. (Joel Bissell | MLive.com). Favorite free time activities: "I enjoy being around the lake, spending time with friends. Fletcher Loyer (2) Guard - HIGH SCHOOL Named Indiana's Gatorade Player of the Year following his senior season. The crowd erupted, but Loyer didnt show a trace of emotion as he ran back to the other end of the court. Foster Loyer is heading down the stretch in his high school career and my, what a career its been. From the get-go, they did a really great job of helping me and accepting me, Loyer said. More of a floor general. Watch out A-10, Coach McKillop has his team rolling. I wouldnt necessarily say I was expecting it, Currie said of The Pass. But with Foster you always have to be ready, because even when you dont think youre open, hell get you open.. In these cases, the average was taken. He's rediscovered his shooting stroke, connecting on 45.8% of . Outside of his great statistics, Loyer haseverything on hisrsum that impresses voters. Loyer, a Clarkston, Michigan native and former Mr. Basketball of Michigan. 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). Regarding, Loyer's free throw shooting Izzo said "If anybody fouls him, Ill probably take the kid out of the game because I know [Loyers] not missing a free throw. That kind of exposure, seeing those guys, how they prepared, learning from them, was an invaluable experience.. His 35 points in a 2015 Class A region final against Macomb Dakota (a 69-63 overtime victory) as a freshman put the rest of the state on notice. The 6-5 Loyer, who averaged 23 . [69] His 128139 (92.09%) free throw shooting performance again led the A-10 and was fourth in the NCAA Division I. Get the latest news, notes and hot takes on all things Michigan State Basketball. 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. Fletcher Loyer, a 6-4 guard from Homestead High School in Fort Wayne, is Purdue's second-leading scorer. As a senior, he was the 2022 Indiana Gatorade Player of the Year award winner and the 2022 Indiana Mr. Basketball runner-up. . Loyer has scored more than 2,000 points. From then on he always got picked.. [56] Loyer led the 202223 Davidson Wildcats in scoring (16.2),[57] led the nation in free throw percentage (93.6%)[58] and was fourth in the nation in three point shooting percentage (43.8%). Foster finished his high school career with 2,323 points for most points scored in the boys' program. This page is not available in other languages. WhetherLoyer is with his teammates or helping out younger kids learn the game, Loyer does all he can to improve the game of those around him. Whatever records or accomplishments he has, Foster's name will not be far from Fletcher's. Loyer, who is 6-feet and has a 3.96 grade-point average, will play college ball at Michigan State. He will not dazzle you with his quickness or win any dunk contests. Tremendous feel for the game . Dec 12, 2021. Fletcher Loyer is the 6-4 guard from Fort Wayne's Homestead High School. "I think we're completely different players.". (Joel Bissell | MLive.com). So, I knew when Taylor rolled on the back sidethere was Duane, and he was guarding C.J. East Lansing, Mich. - Michigan State's back-and-forth contest with No. The team had to defeat rival Michigan in the final game of the regular season to earn a share of the regular season co-championship. [7] He also surpassed Dane Fife, his coaches son,[8] (2,287) for the Clarkston high school career scoring record on the same day that he scored 19 points in the second quarter of the 2018 MHSAA boys basketball Class A championship game to end his high school career with 2,325 points. Richmond Claims Second-Ever #A10MBB Title Behind 64-62 Victory over No. Oh, said senior center Taylor Currie. Hes a tremendous worker, leader and teammate. Currently, Fletcher has offers from Toledo, Denver and Detroit Mercy. [67] When Davidson faced his brother's number 1 ranked Purdue team on December 17, they lost 6961, and Foster was outscored by his brother 1411. The staffs stubborn insistence on playing him as the backup PG deep into the season was one of the few blemishes to an otherwise extremely well-coached season. 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. His high school consecutive free throw streak was second all-time for American high school players when it ended on January 24, 2017. Loyers recruitment didnt last very long- he committed to Michigan State in November of his junior year over offers from Purdue, DePaul, and Oakland among others. 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). He finished the final ten games of the season without making a single three on only five total attempts. Like his brother, Fletcher can put up big scoring numbers, averaging 24 points per game, 4 rebounds and 3 assists through his first six games. 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. At the same time, however, Fletcher cant completely abandon his brother's legacy. 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. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Loyer is averaging 15.9 points, 3.6. Loyer, who scored 29 points in the final, didnt think much of The Pass until he watched the TV replay and heard color commentator Tim McCormick, a Clarkston grad, nearly lose his mind. The same can be said for ex-Detroit Country Day guard Wendell Green Jr. at Auburn. When it comes to recruiting, Fletcher's path is not as prolific as his brother's was during the same period, but not many ever are. [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. In simpler terms, the arc stroke Loyer was famous for in HS abandoned him, as he shot just 8/27 (29.6 %) from 3FG over the season. CLARKSTON, Mich. -- When Clarkston sophomore Fletcher Loyer scored 42 points in a late December win over Roseville, it put him tied for seventh all-time on Wolves record board for most points in a single game. [24] Following the season, he was an all-class dream team selection by The Detroit News with 26.6 points and 6 assists averages. [43] Loyer consulted with Izzo extensively regarding his future with the team and his options. He also felt that Michigan State fans had been unduly harsh to Loyer during his time at MSU. . season):26 points, 6 assists, 3.5 rebounds, 3.9 steals per game. Join our linker program. [42] Then, on March 27, 2021, point guard Tyson Walker announced that he would transfer to Michigan State. In the regular season, shot95.7 percent (135-for-141) from the free-throw line. (Tanya Moutzalias | MLive Detroit), (Note: MLive will be taking a closer look at each of the five Mr. Basketball candidates this week, starting with Loyer.). In addition to winning the 2018 Mr. Basketball award Loyer won back to back state championships while at Clarkston, and holds the MI HS record for consecutive made free throws at 119. Yes, they are brothers, and both are figure basketball players. . More:Clarkstons Thomas Kithier putting distractions in rear-view, focused on MSU, winning, Pittsford girls basketball a good bet for state winning streak record. I think height has a very small impact, he said. Michigan had a burgeoning superstar in its midst for the foreseeable future. I was five so, I mean, I couldn't shoot at the high baskets. On Tuesday, it was announced that Loyer was named to the Second-Team All-Conference team thanks to an insane season where he led the country in free throw percentage with 93.6-percent and was. Above is a video of Loyer talking about his approach to free-throw shooting. Loyer, who starred for Clarkston High School in Michigan, plays for Indy Heat's 2022 squad and has been impressive in the tune up weekends played in Fort Wayne this June. But throw a loose ball on the floor and it likely will end up in Loyers hands. All rights reserved. It's where Loyer has learned life lessons and so much more. "I think throughout my high school career, I think the success that I've had and my team has had, it has really propelled me to be a top candidate," Loyer said. 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. 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