Oh, said senior center Taylor Currie. [12] His sophomore averages were 22.6 points, 6.7 assists, 4.3 rebounds and 2.7 steals per game. Loyer not only watched his idols, he met them. Get real-time COLLEGEBASKETBALL basketball coverage and scores as Davidson Wildcats takes on Michigan St. Spartans. Yet, Fletcher also knows he has plenty of high school basketball left ahead of him. 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. After opening the season as the starter, he only started 7 games as he had difficulty consistently creating shots off the dribble and defending his position. Michigan State coach Tom Izzo talks to his team during overtime of MSU's 98-93 overtime loss in the Sweet 16 on Thursday, March 23, 2023, in New York. He plays for a highly successful team, he's won a state championship and he's going to a high-level collegiate program. VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) - On Saturday, April 15th, the Valley City High School Speech Team won their 6th consecutive Team State Championship. Clarkston dominated to a 70-39 win. The Loyer family moved to Michigan when Loyer was in the sixth grade, and it was not a coincidence they settled in Clarkston. RankMI Rank 11 1 Teams School Timeline News Videos Foster was tagged in the video "TOC Boys Basketball - Clarkston (MI)." Posted Fri, May 18 2018 @ 03:44 PM In his final game in Clarkston's gym last week when the Wolves beat Oxford for the district title, he hit nine 3-pointers once again to finish with 33 points. 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. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. But Fletchers more of a shooting guard and a little bit lengthier. In the grand lore of Clarkston basketball, one play stands above all others. He finished the season logging just 207 minutes and played double digits only seven times in 2018-19. Fletcher Loyer (2) Guard - HIGH SCHOOL Named Indiana's Gatorade Player of the Year following his senior season. It was never really all that much of a competition between the two boys. "The kids, because they've watched him play here for four years, they just look at him like he might be a Miles Bridges at Michigan State or LeBron James. Loyer was a Michigan State captain last year and started seven of 19 games before an injury ended his season. Above is a video of Loyer's thoughts after committing as a junior. That has not stopped Foster from making efforts to get Fletcher accustomed to the Spartans way of life. Yes, they are brothers, and both are figure basketball players. Michigans Extra Innings Baseball Show & Podcast - Fridays at 3 PM EST, State Champs! The third or fourth time playing together, Loyer threw a pass through a defenders legs and the ball hit an unsuspecting Currie in the face. Trevion Williamsof Detroit Henry Ford Academy for Creative Studies is also heading to a Big Ten school, having signed with Purdue. It didnt take long for that word to prove true in spades. He served as Pistons interim head coach for 32 games for the 2013-14 Pistons. [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. Wasilk was an assistant coach for Foster's years in high school before taking over as head coach last season for Fletcher's freshman year. From the get-go, they did a really great job of helping me and accepting me, Loyer said. We'll help each other out when working out.". Michigan High School Hockey Player of the Year Contest 2021-22! Fletcher's response to his important scoring role is met with the same frank modesty that his brother had. 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. 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), where he was a two-time second-team All-A-10 honoree and an All-A-10 Tournament team selection as a player. Instead of sticking a square peg into a round hole, it makes much more sense for the staff to try to plug Loyer into spot shooting guard minutes. Get the latest news, notes and hot takes on all things Michigan State Basketball. John Loyer is currently an NBA scout for the Los Angeles Clippers, having madeassistant coaching stops with the Portland Trailblazers, Philadelphia 76ers,and New Jersey Nets. "I had such a great group of senior guys that Icould really get to play well with and bond with," Loyer said. January 25, 2023. out of Homestead High School in . W Scout Show - Thursdays at 4 PM EST, State Champs! [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. Editor's note: This story about Michigan State basketball freshman Foster Loyer originally published on Freep.com on Feb. 15, 2018. Having been offered a scholarship by Michigan State before he even started high school, Loyer was able to build a strong relationship with the Spartans over his high school career. Fletcher can also win a lot like his bother as Clarkston is 23-4 since Fletcher started on varsity as a freshman. [34] On January 29, Loyer contributed 12 points on 4 three point shots to defeat Northwestern. "Whatever I can do to keep up with his record and whatever he did.". Luka . On the other hand, a big similarity that Fletcher shares with his brother is having a reputation as a great 3-point shooter. 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. [57] Loyer's 118126 (93.65%) shooting set a Davidson single-season record (minimum 60 made), surpassing Nik Cochran's 116124 (93.55%) for the 201213 Davidson Wildcats and his streak of 46 in a row surpassed Curry' streak of 41 for the 200708 Davidson Wildcats according to Davidson Wildcat basketball's 202223 Fact Book. 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. 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. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Gifted shooter . Fletcher comes from a basketball family as he is the younger brother of Michigan State point guard Foster Loyer who will take the reigns for the Spartans after Cassius Winston left for the NBA. Schools: Michigan State (Men) and Davidson (Men), 2022-23 Davidson 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. (Joel Bissell | MLive.com). [32][33], On December 29, 2019, Michigan State defeated Western Michigan 9562. Midway through the third quarter, Christian was within six points when Loyer was dribbling across the top of the key with teammate C.J. Clarkston #1 Foster Loyer takes the free throw. Loyer became a ball boy during games and he was in awe of Allen Iverson in Philadelphia. 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. 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. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. "That overrated chant, sometimes it gets you going," Loyer said after the game. 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. Foster made an outrageous number of shots, Fife said. [6], On November 22, 2016, four-star point guard Foster Loyer committed to Michigan State. If I do that, Im meeting my expectations.. It was something like 350 out of 400.. His court vision is second to none. ET; you can also catch the game live on MHSAA.TV. He served as captain at both Michigan State and Davidson. Foster was more of a point guard, Wasilk said. Loyer doesnt think his height is a disadvantage. [24] Following the season, he was an all-class dream team selection by The Detroit News with 26.6 points and 6 assists averages. Above is a video of Loyer talking about his approach to free-throw shooting. [60] He was elected captain again along with Sam Mennenga and Grant Huffman. 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. Likely the frontrunner for this yearsHal Schram Mr. Basketball award, Loyer is a first-team all-state floor general three years running and is headed to Michigan State next season. [39] On March 2, the Spartans announced that Loyer had had shoulder surgery and would miss the remainder of the season. Hes competitive. Yeah, but I think being 6-foot and being shorter than most guys I play against has also helped me. [26][21], 247Sports' composite rating for Loyer was as a 4-star point guard ranked 96th (16th point guard and 3rd Michigan) in the national class of 2018. 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. While it seems clear the starter baton will not be passed, Loyers overall role remains in flux heading into 2020-21. That streak ranks second nationally all-time. So, I knew when Taylor rolled on the back sidethere was Duane, and he was guarding C.J. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. "It was just my dream. ", Top game: Matching a career high against Troy. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? [5], On March 23, 2018, Loyer posted 42 points on 1217 shooting in a MHSAA Class A 74-49 semifinal victory over De La Salle Collegiate High School. 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. But, eventually, I think I can pass him up.. The same can be said for ex-Detroit Country Day guard Wendell Green Jr. at Auburn. ", Clarkston's Foster Loyer (1) is pressured by Grand Rapids Christian's Thad Shymanski (30) and James Beck II (22) during the Class A state final at the Breslin Center at Michigan State University in East Lansing on Saturday, March 25, 2017. Former Michigan State guard Foster Loyer has found a home at Davidson. This year, I'm going to pull out a little something special for you guys.". 1 ranking in the state of Indiana by the Associated Press. [21] On March 19, 2018, Loyer, who had a 3.96 grade point average, won Mr. Basketball of Michigan with 3,691 points and more than twice as many first-place votes than Michigan Wolverines men's basketball commits East Lansing's Brandon Johns (2,792 points) and Detroit East English's Village's David DeJulius (2,542) who finished 2nd and 3rd, respectively. His first two high school seasons were spent in Clarkston, Michigan. "He knows what I'm good at, I know what he's good at. Loyer committed to Michigan State back before his junior year, officially signing with them in November of 2017. Ive always been taught by my dad that when you come in the gym, you put up game-like situation shots and getting good reps in, Loyer said. With Watts the clear frontrunner to take the reins from Cassius Winston, Loyer is left in a precarious position. [46], Prior to the season, he was elected co-captain along with Luka Brajkovic and Michael Jones of the 202122 Davidson Wildcats. 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. East Lansing, Mich. - Michigan State's back-and-forth contest with No. 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. [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. Hes the only Clarkston player to win the award. [5] He eventually became an NBA ball boy at his father's teams. 1 and No. AsLoyer continued to grow in skill, he continued to grow as a leader. DAVIDSON, N.C. (AP) Foster Loyer scored 21 points and Michael Jones had a go-ahead three-point play in overtime to lead Davidson to a 73-67 victory over Saint Joseph's on Wednesday night. "Just like the winning legacy left here, that's something I try to keep up with," Fletcher said. 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. Shooting over 90 percent from free-throw line. [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. Loyer committed to play basketball for Tom Izzo and the Michigan State Spartans. Loyer is averaging 15.9 points, 3.6. Although Loyer was immediately thrust intoa senior-ladenClarkston varsity program as a freshman, he fit right in. He just doesnt want to lose and he doesnt want to let his team lose.. [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). Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news. Unfortunately, Loyer struggled his freshman year, and simply wasnt ready to play significant time. [19] Mlive also credited him with 4.2 rebounds and 2.7 steals per game. Basketball honors:2018 Gatorade Player of the Year for Michigan, Associated Press First Team All-State 2015-17, MLive Detroit Player of the Year 2017. Clarkston won the game over Grand Rapids Christian, 75-69. Foster Loyer Position G Height 6-0 Weight 175 Class Junior Hometown Clarkston, Mich. Highschool Clarkston Bio Related Stats Historical Biography THE WORD Selected as a captain prior to the season by his teammates . All rights reserved (About Us). "I think I'm becoming more of an overall floor generaland making my teammates better. [5], Loyer had a very accomplished high school career, which placed his name in the MHSAA record book over 2 dozen times as of March15, 2023[update]. Fife had never seen Loyer play until the spring before his freshman year. That kind of exposure, seeing those guys, how they prepared, learning from them, was an invaluable experience.. The four-star phenom out of Clarkston, Michigan signed with Michigan State right as his junior season of high school basketball was starting. "The Pass" led to Clarkstons 75-69 victory and may have been the moment Loyer put a stranglehold on the 2018 Hal Schram Michigan Mr. Basketball award, which will be awarded next month. Favorite free time activities: "I enjoy being around the lake, spending time with friends. Athletic Excellence. Mr. Basketball, it's an honor to be in that group and it would bean honor to win that.". Forming relationships with players like Zach Randloph while he was with the Trailblazers and Thaddeus Young while in Philadelphia, Loyer formed the closest relationship with Kyle Korver while in Philadelphia, who Foster calls "one of the best shooters of all time.". I enjoyed the community, but I chose it for him, his father said, pointing at Clarkston coach Dan Fife. Fletcher Loyer was the Gatorade Player of the Year in Indiana, but he went to Braden Smith of . He can shoot the crap out of the ball.. One of Clarkston's best players as since he started high school, Loyer has been building his Mr. Basketballrsum since his freshman year. [68] He finished the season as an Atlantic 10 Conference All-Conference Second Team selection again. MSU Head Coach Tom . [13][14] Loyer's 119 consecutive free throws made streak that began on March 3, 2016, came to an end on January 24, 2017. 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. Hes not about to make any big announcements. Foster Loyer was a highly touted recruit coming out of high school. Heading into Fridays home game against Troy, Clarkston is 84-6 with Loyer in the lineup. Loyer was barely walking when his father became an assistant coach at Portland. 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. Shooting over 90 percent from free-throw line. As a junior last season, he led cage-crazy Clarkston to its first state title. This page is not available in other languages. Foster was Michigan's Mr. Basketball in 2018, while Fletcher was the runner-up. All rights reserved. He finished at Clarkston with over 2,200 points scored and 258 three pointers made. 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. 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