FLETCHER LOYER NEWS

Same old Cal: Arkansas' Calipari not backing off relying on freshmen in NIL, transfer portal era

John Calipari embraced the one-and-done era in college basketball, bringing in talented freshmen and getting them to Final Fours before shipping them off to the NBA

MARCH 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Coach Matt Painter's ability to adapt game plans has Purdue returning to Sweet 16

Coach Matt Painter has led Purdue to the Sweet 16 in six of the last eight NCAA Tournaments

MARCH 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Purdue returns to Sweet 16 with 76-62 win over McNeese in March Madness

Trey Kaufman-Renn had 22 points and 15 rebounds, and Purdue used a fast start to roll to a 76-62 win over McNeese in the second round of the NCAA Tournament

MARCH 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

McNeese's Will Wade calls his team 'selfish' in the best possible way. Purdue up next for Cowboys

McNeese is no longer an NCAA Tournament underdog after knocking off Clemson in the first round

MARCH 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kaufman-Renn scores 21 to help Purdue hold off High Point in the NCAA Tournament

Trey Kaufman-Renn had 21 points and eight rebounds, and fourth-seeded Purdue held off High Point for a 75-63 victory in the first round of the NCAA Tournament

MARCH 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Midwest Region of the NCAA tourney features some of the best coaches to have never won a title

Some of the best coaches to never have won a national championship have teams packed into the Midwest Region of the NCAA Tournament, which begins in earnest on Thursday

MARCH 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Purdue basketball's Fletcher Loyer had an injury against Michigan. What we know about his status Junior sharpshooter Fletcher Loyer struggled against Michigan, and twice left in the second half with an injury. Here's what we know about h...

MARCH 15 • INDYSTAR.COM

No. 18 Purdue visits Illinois following Smith's 23-point performance

MARCH 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hits seven treys against Rutgers Loyer totaled 23 points (8-13 FG, 7-12 3Pt), two rebounds and three assists across 23 minutes during Tuesday's 100-71 victory over Rutgers.

Impact Loyer connected on 7-of-12 looks from deep, closing with 23 points, three assists and two rebounds during Tuesday's rout of the Scarlet Knights. The 6-foot-5 junior has started in all 30 games this season, averaging 14.1 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists on 30.7 minutes per game. Loyer is shooting a career-best 48.2 percent from three on the season (4.6 attempts per game).

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Loyer and Smith lead No. 18 Purdue to 100-71 victory over Rutgers

Fletcher Loyer and Braden Smith scored 23 points apiece to lead No. 18 Purdue to a 100-71 rout of Rutgers

MARCH 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Purdue ends four-game losing skid with 76-66 win over UCLA

Purdue beat UCLA 76-66 on Friday to grab sole possession of fourth place and the final double-bye for the Big Ten Tournament.

MARCH 1

Kaufman-Renn scores 29, Smith adds 23 as No. 20 Purdue beats UCLA 76-66 to end four-game skid

Trey Kaufman-Renn scored 29 points and Braden Smith added 23 to help No. 20 Purdue beat UCLA 76-66 to end a four-game losing streak

MARCH 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Game-high 20 points in defeat Loyer posted 20 points (6-9 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 6-7 FT), three rebounds and two assists across 33 minutes during Sunday's 73-58 loss to Indiana.

Impact Loyer converted on 6-of-9 attempts from the field, leading all scorers with 20 points, three rebounds and two assists as the Boilermakers were dispatched by IU on Sunday. The 6-foot-5 junior has started in all 28 games this season, averaging 13.9 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 0.5 steals on 30.9 minutes per game. Loyer will look to put an end to the Boilermakers four-game losing streak during Friday's matchup with the Bruins.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Productive against MSU Loyer chipped in eight points (2-5 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, five assists and two steals across 31 minutes during Tuesday's 75-66 loss to Michigan State.

Impact Loyer posted eight points, five rebounds, five assists and two steals, making contributions on both ends of the floor during Tuesday's loss against the Spartans. The 6-foot-5 junior has started in all 27 games this season, averaging 13.7 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 0.6 steals on 30.9 minutes per game. Loyer is shooting 45.8 percent from three this season on 4.4 attempts per game, providing Purdue with some high-efficiency perimeter scoring.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: Braden Smith Delivers Picture-Perfect Pass to Fletcher Loyer vs. Wisconsin Braden Smith may have delivered one of his best passes of the season, finding a wide-open Fletcher Loyer for an easy bucket as Purdue hosted...

FEBRUARY 15 • SI.COM

Scores 14 against USC Loyer supplied 14 points (5-11 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT), two rebounds and one assist over 23 minutes during Friday's 90-72 victory over USC.

Impact Loyer converted on 5-of-11 looks from the field, closing with 14 points, two rebounds and an assist during Thursday's rout of the Trojans. The 6-foot-5 junior has stepped into a larger scoring role with the Boilermakers in his third year as a starter, averaging 13.8 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists on 30.8 minutes per game. Loyer continues to knock down threes with high efficiency, connecting on 45.8 percent of his looks from range (4.5 attempts per game).

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Splashes five treys in rout Loyer recorded 18 points (6-13 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and one assist over 29 minutes during Friday's 91-64 win over Michigan.

Impact Loyer cashed in on 5-of-10 looks from range, closing with 18 points, three rebounds and an assist during Friday's big-time win over the Wolverines. The 6-foot-5 junior continues to provide high-quality outside shooting to the Boilermakers' roster in his third season with the program, averaging 14 points per game while shooting 46.7 percent from three (4.4 attempts per game).

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 12 against the Huskies Loyer had 12 points (4-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and one steal across 34 minutes during Wednesday's 69-58 victory over Washington.

Impact Loyer converted on 2-of-4 looks from range, closing with 12 points, five rebounds and a steal against the Huskies on Wednesday night. The 6-foot-5 junior has been an expert sharpshooter for the Boilermakers this season, averaging 14.1 points across 18 starts this season whilst shooting 48.7 percent from three (4.2 attempts per game).

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Chips in nine points Sunday Loyer closed Sunday's 79-61 win over Northwestern with nine points (3-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds and one steal across 25 minutes.

Impact Loyer converted on 3-of-7 looks from the field, closing with nine points, two rebounds and a steal during Sunday's rout of the Wildcats. The 6-foot-5 junior has started in all 15 games this season, averaging 14 points, two rebounds and 1.9 assists on 30.7 minutes per game. Loyer, who is shooting 48.3 percent from distance on 4.0 attempts per game this season, will look to cash in from deep against Rutgers on Thursday night.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Fletcher Loyer's sharp shooting guides No. 20 Purdue past Minnesota Fletcher Loyer scored 24 points on 8-for-10 shooting, including 4-for-6 from beyond the arc, to lead No.20 Purdue to an 81-61 win over Minne...

JANUARY 3 • SACBEE.COM

No. 20 Purdue cruises past Minnesota 81-61 with sharp 2nd half shooting by Loyer and Smith

Fletcher Loyer scored 24 points on 8-for-10 shooting and Braden Smith had 20 points, 10 assists and six rebounds as No. 20 Purdue pulled away from Minnesota for an 81-61 victory

JANUARY 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores 12 in loss Loyer registered 12 points (5-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three assists and one steal across 38 minutes during Saturday's 70-66 loss to Texas A&M.

Impact Loyer converted on 5-of-8 looks from the field, closing with 12 points and three assists as the Boilermakers were taken down by the Aggies on Saturday. The 6-foot-5 junior has been a primary scoring option for Purdue this season, averaging 13.5 points, 2.2 rebounds and two assists across 11 starts. Loyer has shot the ball extremely well from distance this season, converting on 50 percent of his looks from three (3.8 attempts per game). Loyer has started in all 85 games during his time with Purdue and remains a steady fantasy option in leagues that favor scoring.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 15 in defeat Loyer recorded 15 points (3-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 8-8 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal across 28 minutes during Thursday's 81-70 loss to Penn State.

Impact Loyer converted on all eight attempts from the charity stripe, closing with 15 points, four rebounds, two assists and a steal as Purdue dropped their conference opener against Penn State. The 6-foot-5 junior has started in all 83 games during his career with Purdue and he remains a key scoring valve for the Boilermakers this season. Through nine starts this year he is averaging 13.9 points while shooting 54.5 percent from range (3.7 attempts per game).

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE