Fletcher Joseph Loyer, born on September 1, 2003, is an American college basketball player for the Purdue Boilermakers of the Big Ten Conference. He spent his freshman and sophomore years playing basketball at Clarkston High School in Michigan. He then completed his junior and senior years at Indiana's Homestead High School. He was the 2022 Indiana Mr. Basketball runner-up and the winner of the Gatorade Player of the Year award in Indiana as a senior.
Fletcher Loyer Parents
John and Katie Loyer are the parents of Joseph Loyer.
Who is Fletcher Loyer’s mother?
Katie Loyer is the mother of Fletcher Loyer. A former volleyball player, she was a starter at McCutcheon. She also played for Memphis before her move to Indiana. At Indiana, she was appointed as the captain.
After her playing days, she also coached and her last known job was as an assistant coach at Purdue in 2022. Before that Loyer won the GLVC Coach of the Year award with the University of Southern Indiana where she had a 27-4 record. Katie’s coaching career goes back to 1996-97 when she started as an assistant coach of the Bearcats and became head coach a year later. She then led the Bearcats to a 26-9 record, the most consecutive wins in conference history.
Who is Fletcher Loyer’s father?
John Foster Loyer is the father of Fletcher Loyer and is an American basketball coach. He was a college-level basketball player but quickly moved into coaching where he made his mark in the game of basketball. He got his first head coaching job at Wabash Valley College in 1999.
However, he made a move to the Portland Trail Blazers the following year not as a coach but as a video coordinator. After that, he took the scout role before staying at the franchise for two years as an assistant coach to Maurice Cheeks. After Maurice Cheeks moved to the Philadelphia 76ers, John followed suit and stayed there since 2009.
John Loyer became interim Head Coach for the Detroit Pistons and after his stint with the franchise ended, he became a scout for the LA Clippers.
What Nationality are Fletcher Loyer’s Parents?
Fletcher Loyer’s parents are American nationals.
Fletcher Loyer Career
Fletcher went to Michigan's Clarkston High School and received an honorable mention to the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) Division I all-state by the Detroit Free Press in 2019.
In his sophomore campaign, he averaged 22 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game. He was selected to the first team of the 2020 Detroit News MHSAA Division I all-state.
Fletcher was a starting guard when he started his freshman year at Purdue in 2020. During Purdue's 2022 Phil Knight Invitational title run, he averaged 12.3 points, 2.0 assists, and 1.7 rebounds in three wins, including two over a pair of top-ten-ranked opponents.
In November of 2022, Loyer was named the Big Ten Freshman of the Week. Loyer was named the first CBS Sports/USBWA National Freshman of the Week of the season by CBSSports the next day.
In the 2023 Maui Invitational semifinal against Tennessee, ranked seventh, Loyer tied his career high with 27 points and added a career-best six rebounds. As a sophomore, he was once more recognized by the coaches and media as an honorable mention All-Big Ten selection. With 15 points and a season-high six assists against Utah State on March 24, Loyer assisted Purdue in securing a Sweet Sixteen spot in the 2024 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament.
FAQ's On Fletcher Loyer Parents
A. Fletcher Loyer was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
A. Fletcher Loyer is 1.93 m tall.
A. Yes, Fletcher and Foster Loyer are brothers.
