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. Fletcher is also flanked by talented teammates as well. The win gave Clarkston 35th-year head coach Dan Fife his 677th victory, but his first state championship. 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. One is Keegan Wasilk, another rising sophomore who runs the point and averages 11.1 points, 6.2 assists and 5.1 rebounds so far this year. November 3, 2022 by Jess. Against Northeastern, Loyer went absolutely nuts, scoring a career-high 35 points on 10-for-18 shooting, including 8-of-12 beyond the 3-point line. My only goal every practice, every game is to get better every time out. So when they lowered them, I would go out on the court after the game, the lights would be off but I'd still be shooting on a little 6-foot basket. 24. 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. [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. It has been expected for a long time. Clarkston coach Dan Fife is the father of current Michigan State assistant Dane Fifeand Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo has been seen at many of Loyer's games over the years. Loyer had 12 points (4-17 FG, 4-12 3Pt), five rebounds, six assists and three steals over 36 minutes during Tuesday's 64-57 win over La Salle. 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). Loyer had a very successful high school career. This year, I'm going to pull out a little something special for you guys.". So, I knew when Taylor rolled on the back sidethere was Duane, and he was guarding C.J. Overall, in his first two seasons Loyer was unable to take the steps necessary to solidify his role as the backup PG. He also holds the MHSAA record for points scored in a state championship game quarter (19) and was the Atlantic 10 202122 three point shooting percentage leader (43.8%, fourth in the Division I). We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. "Just like the winning legacy left here, that's something I try to keep up with," Fletcher said. (Joel Bissell | MLive.com), Top game: Not overrated against Hazel Park. 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. The crowd erupted, but Loyer didnt show a trace of emotion as he ran back to the other end of the court. 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 Foster finished his high school career with 2,323 points for most points scored in the boys' program. ", Top game: Matching a career high against Troy. This school and community are amazing. Editor's note: This story about Michigan State basketball freshman Foster Loyer originally published on Freep.com on Feb. 15, 2018. Above is a video of Loyer talking about his approach to free-throw shooting. [51] The team was 2022 Atlantic 10 men's basketball tournament runner-up to Richmond and Loyer was selected to the All-tournament team. 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. Foster Loyer, one of the most polarizing players in recent Michigan State basketball history, has entered the NCAA transfer portal, an MSU spokesperson confirmed to Spartan Tailgate.. Foster Loyer is Davidson's leading scorer and best player. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Latest on Davidson Wildcats guard Foster Loyer including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN [28], Loyer was a freshman on the 201819 Michigan State Spartans men's basketball team, that was a 201819 Big Ten Conference men's basketball regular season co-champion and 2019 Big Ten men's basketball tournament champion. When you look at the two names tied with Loyer on Clarkston's record board, there are some familiar names. At any level he just kind of figured out whats it going to take to be successful and play a certain way and he figures it out.. He's such a good kid. 2022 Michigan High School Mr. Football Contest! Clarkston won the game over Grand Rapids Christian, 75-69. Schools: Michigan State (Men) and Davidson (Men), 2022-23 Davidson Former Michigan State guard Foster Loyer has found a home at Davidson. Its how I learned my ABCs, he said. When Clarkston and Hazel Park met on Jan. 30 as the No. We bring you the latest game previews, live stats, and recaps on CBSSports.com [59][pageneeded] According to the Atlantic 10 Conference 201920 Media Guide records, the A-10 career free throw percentage leader is Rick Suder of Duquesne Dukes men's basketball (342390 87.69%, 198386, min 2.5 FT/game). He figures it out, said his dad. 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. ", Will he grow a playoff beard? Loyer led the Boilermakers with 17 points and went 5-for-12 from the 3-point line in an 84-53 win over Milwaukee to open the 2022-23 college basketball season. Get real-time COLLEGEBASKETBALL basketball coverage and scores as Davidson Wildcats takes on Michigan St. Spartans. He announced his decision via Twitter on Monday evening. When Foster Loyer was announced as one of five finalists for the Mr. Basketball award on Feb. 28, no one was surprised with the news. I think a lot of it has to do with your work ethic, your heart, your ability to go out there and produce. 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. 17, 2022 at 6:48 PM PDT. He threw it over his left shoulder with his right hand.. "Winning Mr. Basketball was definitely my ultimate goal," Loyer said. Loyer, who has committed to Purdue, is averaging 24.3 points to help Homestead to an 18-0 record and No. Tremendous feel for the game . (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.). Fife is now an assistant at Michigan State, where Foster Loyer - Fletcher's older brother - was a sophomore this past season. "He knows what I'm good at, I know what he's good at. "I'd say when I was five or six, my dad was the assistant coach of the Portland Trailblazers," Loyer said. Envision a similar role to Bryn Forbes (who also struggled early on with the speed and physicality of B1G caliber play), coming off designed play calls as a specialized set shooter. 1. As good as Loyer is, this year's field is great. Foster Loyer stats Senior year stats (reg. [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. Clarkstons Thomas Kithier putting distractions in rear-view, focused on MSU, winning, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. "I remember after the games, they would shut all of the lights off and they'd lower the baskets. . Despite being a diminutive 6 foot 1 inches tall and 160 pounds, Loyer his high school career with 2,323 points, 591 assists (10th all-time), seventh in 3-point field goals with 273 (5th. like Davidson's Foster Loyer. [5] Among the other relationships that gave him professional athlete exposure were those with Zach Randolph, Thaddeus Young and Kyle Korver. "I've always loved Adam Sandler movies. Timeline 2021 Jul 16, 2021: Transfer Foster Loyer transfers to Davidson Wildcats Apr 19, 2021: Transfer Foster Loyer entered. I had a little hoop Id shoot at and after each basket I made the sensor would go off and it would read you the next letter. Foster Loyer was a highly touted recruit coming out of high school. Highlights of Clarkston's (MI) 4-star point guard Foster Loyer scoring 40 in their 81-38 win against West Ottawa (MI) in the Class A state championship game.. He is also a fabulous free-throw shooter, once making 119 in a row. Word on the street in Clarkston was that Loyer kid, the son of an NBA coach, could really heat up the hardwood. Foster Loyer gets the lay-in to fall vs. Purdue Boilermakers, Power Rankings: Houston takes the top spot, Villanova, Tennessee drop out in Week 1, Teams from every D-I conference that will surprise in 2022-23, Davidson Wildcats vs. New Mexico State Aggies: Full Highlights, Loyer, Hauser lead Michigan State to victory in season opener, Loyer drains Michigan State's 12th 3-pointer. Loyer'sfirst shot of the game was an air-ball 3-point attempt. He just kind of used his body really well. Just always having that mind-set that no one is going to outwork me, no one is going to put in more work than me., And no one in Clarkston history is going to be able to top The Pass., Mick McCabe is a former longtime columnist for the Detroit Free Press. 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). Loyer was a Michigan State captain last year and started seven of 19 games before an injury ended his season. 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). [52], In the first round of the 2022 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament, 10th-seeded Davidson was matched up against Loyer's former Spartan team. But throw a loose ball on the floor and it likely will end up in Loyers hands. . Instead, he wants Fletcher to be comfortable in his own. Clarkston was led by junior point guard Foster Loyer, the top-rated in-state player in the Class of 2018 since the day he set foot on the court as a freshman. If you could have a celebrity to play you in a movie: Adam Sandler. Now a sophomore at Michigan State, Foster is looking to carve a legacy there while being groomed by Michigan State stud point guard Cassius Winston. All rights reserved (About Us). [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. 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. Specializing in drafts with top players on the NBA horizon, player profiles, scouting reports, rankings and prospective international recruits. [15], On March 24, 2017, Loyer tallied 32 points in the in a MHSAA Class A semifinal 7835 blowout against West Bloomfield at the Breslin Center. Among them, his own words: Perhaps the possibility of living to regret transferring is part of a new failure that builds character. He walked in about as comfortable as could be and got in a game, Fife 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. Does Fletcher want to play for Michigan State too? Growing up, Fletcher admitted there were some long games of horse played in the driveway with Foster and their family. [41] He was the fourth Spartan to enter the portal. [50] Under head coach Bob McKillop, the Wildcats went 277 and was 202122 Atlantic 10 Conference men's basketball regular season. He's now averaging 5.6 assists and 21 points per game good enough for 16th best in the nation and is shooting 41.9% from 3-point range and 88.1% from the free-throw line. Gifted shooter . Foster recently joined the 2,000-point club, becoming only the 41 st player in state history to accomplish the feat. Just for us to go out there and get some easy shots, my teammates did a great job of setting me up to get some easy ones to go. A game after his 44-point outburst against Troy, Loyer had 35 points in a win over Detroit Pershing,hitting nine 3-point shots in the process. Face Off Lacrosse Show & Podcast- Wednesdays at 3 PM EST, State Champs! Latest on Davidson Wildcats guard Foster Loyer including complete game-by-game stats on ESPN Somehow, some way, he finds a way to do amazing things in a big mans game. Fletcher and Foster were each 5 of . [39] On March 2, the Spartans announced that Loyer had had shoulder surgery and would miss the remainder of the season. Luka . The four-star phenom out of Clarkston, Michigan signed with Michigan State right as his junior season of high school basketball was starting. Clarkston The buzz began to build before he even stepped foot on the floor for his first high school basketball game. Clarkston's Foster Loyer (1) attempts a three-point shot against Grand Rapids Christian during the Class A state final at the Breslin Center at Michigan State University in East Lansing on Saturday, March 25, 2017. Yes. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Id rather be here an hour, 15 minutes than three hours. That was probably when I knew I had a love for the game and I wanted to continue to play the game at a high level. Loyer was an immediate starter as a freshman, but never made your typical freshman mistakes, never seemed overwhelmed by a game situation. [6] As a sophomore, he repeated as a Class A first-team all-state selection by The Detroit News. Foster was more of a point guard, Wasilk said. and Duane went with C.J., Currie rolled to the basket and said to himself: Wow! He plays at an extremely high level with a type of consistency thats very rare., By: Scott Burnstein, February 12, 2018, 11:58 am, State Champs! [64] He was named Atlantic 10 player of the week on November 14, 2022, after averaging 28.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 5.7 assists and 1.7 steals per game for the first three games (all victories). The Loyer family moved to Michigan when Loyer was in the sixth grade, and it was not a coincidence they settled in Clarkston. From there it was off to Philadelphia, the New Jersey Nets and the Pistons, where John was an assistant and went 8-24 as interim head coach in 2014 after Maurice Cheeks was fired. His shooting efficiency was mediocre (29% field goal percentage 33% on three point shots). Loyer has played 18 games . The 6-foot, 170-pound senior guard had led the Wolves to a 19-1 season and a berth in the Class A regional semifinals at the time of his selection. 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. (Joel Bissell | MLive.com). 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. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. [22][23] His record-setting high school career total of 634 free throws made surpassed a ten-year-old record of 629 set by Tekonsha's Dustin Orns. I just continue to work and get them open shots and make them better.". Looking ahead to next season its hard to envision what kind of role Loyer will have throughout. 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. season) : 26 points, 6 assists, 3.5 rebounds, 3.9 steals per game. Dane Fife won Mr. Basketball in 1998 before going on to Indiana University. [9][7] He started every game from the beginning of his freshman season. 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. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. season):26 points, 6 assists, 3.5 rebounds, 3.9 steals per game. He threw without a doubt the greatest pass thats ever been thrown to me, Currie said. 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. 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