# Fletcher Loyer > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Fletcher_Loyer > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Fletcher_Loyer.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fletcher_Loyer > Source revision: 1356859338 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{short description|American basketball player (born 2003)}} {{good article}} {{Infobox basketball biography | name = Fletcher Loyer | image = | caption = | number = 2 | position = [Shooting guard](/source/Shooting_guard) | league = [Big Ten Conference](/source/Big_Ten_Conference) | team = Purdue Boilermakers | height_ft = 6 | height_in = 4 | weight_lbs = 180 | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2003|9|1}} | birth_place = [Portland, Oregon](/source/Portland%2C_Oregon), U.S. | high_school = * [Clarkston](/source/Clarkston_High_School_(Michigan))
([Clarkston, Michigan](/source/Clarkston%2C_Michigan)) * [Homestead](/source/Homestead_High_School_(Indiana))
([Fort Wayne, Indiana](/source/Fort_Wayne%2C_Indiana)) | college = [Purdue](/source/Purdue_Boilermakers_men's_basketball) (2022–2026) | highlights = }} '''Fletcher Joseph Loyer''' (born September 1, 2003) is an American [college basketball](/source/college_basketball) player for the [Purdue Boilermakers](/source/Purdue_Boilermakers_men's_basketball) of the [Big Ten Conference](/source/Big_Ten_Conference), where he is the school's all-time leader in made three-point shots. During his time as the starting [shooting guard](/source/shooting_guard) at Purdue the team won two conference regular season championships and two conference tournament championships. The team also was [national runner-up](/source/2024_NCAA_Division_I_men's_basketball_championship_game) during his sophomore season. Loyer was a 3x All-Big Ten honorable mention. He played high school basketball in [Michigan](/source/Michigan) at [Clarkston High School](/source/Clarkston_High_School_(Michigan)) for his freshman and sophomore seasons. Then, he attended [Homestead High School](/source/Homestead_High_School_(Indiana)) in Indiana for his junior and senior seasons. As a senior, he was the 2022 Indiana [Gatorade Player of the Year award](/source/Gatorade_Player_of_the_Year_awards) winner and the 2022 [Indiana Mr. Basketball](/source/Indiana_Mr._Basketball) runner-up. Loyer is the son of basketball coach and scout [John Loyer](/source/John_Loyer) and brother of [Foster Loyer](/source/Foster_Loyer), the 2018 [Mr. Basketball of Michigan](/source/Mr._Basketball_of_Michigan). ==Early life and high school career== Loyer was born September 1, 2003, to John and Kate Loyer.{{cite web|url=https://purduesports.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/fletcher-loyer/11496|title=2 Fletcher Loyer|accessdate=March 17, 2023|publisher=[Purdue Boilermakers](/source/Purdue_Boilermakers)|archive-date=March 10, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230310082538/https://purduesports.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/fletcher-loyer/11496|url-status=live}} His father played basketball at the [University of Akron](/source/University_of_Akron). His mother played volleyball at [Indiana University](/source/Indiana_University), and she was an assistant coach for [Purdue University](/source/Purdue_University) volleyball.{{cite web|url=https://www.jconline.com/story/sports/2020/11/23/purdue-basketball-lands-2022-prospect-fletcher-loyer/6383454002/|title=Purdue basketball lands 2022 prospect Fletcher Loyer|accessdate=March 16, 2023|date=November 23, 2020|work=[Lafayette Journal & Courier](/source/Lafayette_Journal_%26_Courier)|author=Carmin, Mike}} His grandfather, Al McFarland, played for [Purdue Boilermakers men's basketball](/source/Purdue_Boilermakers_men's_basketball) in 1964. The Loyer family moved for John's [National Basketball Association](/source/National_Basketball_Association) career with the [Portland Trail Blazers](/source/Portland_Trail_Blazers), [Philadelphia 76ers](/source/Philadelphia_76ers), [New Jersey Nets](/source/New_Jersey_Nets) and [Detroit Pistons](/source/Detroit_Pistons).{{cite web|url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/high-school/2018/03/19/michigan-mr-basketball-clarkston-foster-loyer/438119002/|title=Michigan Mr. Basketball: Clarkston's Foster Loyer wins in runaway vote|accessdate=March 15, 2023|date=March 19, 2018|work=[Detroit Free Press](/source/Detroit_Free_Press)|author=McCabe, Mick|archive-date=March 13, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230313053857/https://www.freep.com/story/sports/high-school/2018/03/19/michigan-mr-basketball-clarkston-foster-loyer/438119002/|url-status=live}} Loyer was an assistant coach for the Portland (2003–05), Philadelphia (2005–09) and New Jersey (2009–11) before taking on the same role with Detroit in 2011. He served as Pistons interim head coach for 32 games for the [2013–14 Pistons](/source/2013-14_Detroit_Pistons_season). He later joined the [Los Angeles Clippers](/source/Los_Angeles_Clippers) as a scout in 2016.{{cite web|url=https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports/2019/01/10/foster-loyer-msu-michigan-state-basketball-clarkston-john-loyer/2535917002/|title=Foster Loyer: 6 things to know about the Michigan State guard|accessdate=March 15, 2023|date=January 10, 2019|work=[Lansing State Journal](/source/Lansing_State_Journal)|author=Morgan, Blake|archive-date=April 6, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230406033938/https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports/2019/01/10/foster-loyer-msu-michigan-state-basketball-clarkston-john-loyer/2535917002/|url-status=live}} ===Clarkston years (2018–2020)=== Loyer initially attended [Clarkston High School](/source/Clarkston_High_School_(Michigan)) in [Clarkston, Michigan](/source/Clarkston%2C_Michigan).{{cite web|url=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/high-school/2018/12/14/fridays-preps-fletcher-loyer-excels-clarkstons-win-over-wayne/2319912002/|title=Friday's preps: Fletcher Loyer excels in Clarkston's win over Wayne|work=[Detroit News](/source/Detroit_News)|date=December 14, 2018|access-date=January 16, 2022|archive-date=October 21, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211021050937/https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/high-school/2018/12/14/fridays-preps-fletcher-loyer-excels-clarkstons-win-over-wayne/2319912002/|url-status=live|author=Goricki, David}} As a freshman he was a 2019 ''[Detroit Free Press](/source/Detroit_Free_Press)'' [Michigan High School Athletic Association](/source/Michigan_High_School_Athletic_Association) (MHSAA) Division I all-state honorable mention selection.{{cite web|url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/high-school/2019/04/14/meet-free-press-2018-19-all-state-boys-basketball-teams/3376570002/|title=Meet the Detroit Free Press 2018–19 All-State basketball teams|accessdate=March 17, 2023|date=April 14, 2019|work=[Detroit Free Press](/source/Detroit_Free_Press)|author=McCabe, Mick and Dana Sulonen|archive-date=March 17, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230317151814/https://www.freep.com/story/sports/high-school/2019/04/14/meet-free-press-2018-19-all-state-boys-basketball-teams/3376570002/|url-status=live}} Loyer averaged 22 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game during his sophomore season.{{cite web|url=https://www.jconline.com/story/sports/2020/11/23/purdue-basketball-lands-2022-prospect-fletcher-loyer/6383454002/|title=Purdue basketball lands 2022 prospect Fletcher Loyer|work=[Journal & Courier](/source/Journal_%26_Courier)|date=November 23, 2020|access-date=January 13, 2022}} He was a 2020 ''[The Detroit News](/source/The_Detroit_News)'' MHSAA Division I all-state first team selection.{{cite web|url=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/high-school/2020/04/09/2019-20-detroit-news-dream-team-all-state-boys-basketball-teams/2951155001/|title=2019–20 Detroit News Dream Team, All-State boys basketball teams|accessdate=March 17, 2023|date=April 9, 2020|work=[The Detroit News](/source/The_Detroit_News)|author=Goricki, David|archive-date=March 17, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230317152148/https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/high-school/2020/04/09/2019-20-detroit-news-dream-team-all-state-boys-basketball-teams/2951155001/|url-status=live}} Clarkston was 21–1 with a 20-game winning streak when [COVID-19 pandemic](/source/COVID-19_pandemic) lockdowns shutdown the season. By May 2020, he had scholarship offers from [Toledo](/source/Toledo_Rockets_men's_basketball), [Detroit Mercy](/source/Detroit_Mercy_Titans_men's_basketball) and [Denver](/source/Denver_Pioneers_men's_basketball). On May 30, 2020, he received his first [high major](/source/high_major) offer from [Michigan](/source/Michigan_Wolverines_men's_basketball).{{cite web|url=https://www.mlive.com/highschoolsports/2020/05/flecher-loyer-younger-brother-of-msus-foster-loyer-is-offered-by-michigan.html|title=Fletcher Loyer, younger brother of MSU's Foster Loyer, is offered by Michigan|accessdate=March 17, 2023|date=May 30, 2023|publisher=[Mlive.com](/source/Mlive.com)|author=Purcell, Jared|archive-date=March 17, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230317212558/https://www.mlive.com/highschoolsports/2020/05/flecher-loyer-younger-brother-of-msus-foster-loyer-is-offered-by-michigan.html|url-status=live}} By July 1, he also had offers from Purdue and [Nebraska](/source/Nebraska_Cornhuskers_men's_basketball).{{cite web|url=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/high-school/2020/07/01/clarkston-star-fletcher-loyer-moving-indiana-michigan-offer/5359930002/|title=Clarkston star Fletcher Loyer moving to Indiana with Michigan offer|accessdate=March 18, 2023|date=July 1, 2021|work=[The Detroit News](/source/The_Detroit_News)|author=Goricki, David|archive-date=March 18, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230318025924/https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/high-school/2020/07/01/clarkston-star-fletcher-loyer-moving-indiana-michigan-offer/5359930002/|url-status=live}} ===Homestead years (2020–2022)=== Loyer's mother, Kate, is from Indiana (she had been a student-athlete at [McCutcheon High School](/source/McCutcheon_High_School)).{{cite web|url=https://www.theoaklandpress.com/2020/07/03/no-loyers-in-clarkston-family-moved-to-indiana/|title=No Loyers in Clarkston; family moved to Indiana|accessdate=March 17, 2023|date=July 3, 2020|work=[The Oakland Press](/source/The_Oakland_Press)|author=MediaNews Group|archive-date=March 17, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230317202556/https://www.theoaklandpress.com/2020/07/03/no-loyers-in-clarkston-family-moved-to-indiana/|url-status=live}} Loyer had relatives in the Fort Wayne area, including many cousins and an aunt who was a volleyball coach at [Concordia Lutheran High School](/source/Concordia_Lutheran_High_School_(Indiana)). His family moved to [Fort Wayne, Indiana](/source/Fort_Wayne%2C_Indiana) after his sophomore year and by July 3, 2020, he enrolled at [Homestead High School](/source/Homestead_High_School_(Indiana)),{{cite web|url=https://www.mlive.com/highschoolsports/2020/07/michigan-basketball-target-fletcher-loyer-talks-transfer-from-clarkston-to-homestead-in-indiana.html|title=Michigan basketball target Fletcher Loyer talks transfer from Clarkston to Homestead in Indiana|first=Jared|last=Purcell|website=[MLive.com](/source/MLive.com)|date=July 7, 2020|access-date=January 13, 2022|archive-date=January 13, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230113140027/https://www.mlive.com/highschoolsports/2020/07/michigan-basketball-target-fletcher-loyer-talks-transfer-from-clarkston-to-homestead-in-indiana.html|url-status=live}} At Homestead, which had won the 2015 Indiana Class 4A state championship, he would join a team with class of 2021 [Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball](/source/Illinois_Fighting_Illini_men's_basketball) recruit, [shooting guard](/source/shooting_guard) Luke Goode. Loyer switched from shooting guard to [point guard](/source/point_guard) when he moved. On November 23, 2020, Loyer committed to Purdue over a field of offers that included Michigan, [Missouri](/source/Missouri_Tigers_men's_basketball), Nebraska, [Notre Dame](/source/Notre_Dame_Fighting_Irish_men's_basketball) and [Utah](/source/Utah_Utes_men's_basketball).{{cite web|url=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/big-ten/2020/11/23/ex-clarkston-standout-fletcher-loyer-picks-purdue-over-michigan-others/6389746002/|title=Ex-Clarkston standout Fletcher Loyer picks Purdue over Michigan, others|accessdate=March 18, 2023|date=November 23, 2020|work=[The Detroit News](/source/The_Detroit_News)|archive-date=March 18, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230318035432/https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/big-ten/2020/11/23/ex-clarkston-standout-fletcher-loyer-picks-purdue-over-michigan-others/6389746002/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.jconline.com/story/sports/2020/11/23/purdue-basketball-lands-2022-prospect-fletcher-loyer/6383454002/|title=Purdue basketball lands 2022 prospect Fletcher Loyer|accessdate=March 18, 2023|date=November 23, 2020|work=[Lafayette Journal & Courier](/source/Lafayette_Journal_%26_Courier)|author=Carmin, Mike}} At the time, he was rated a three-star [recruit](/source/college_recruiting) and ranked 140th in the National class of 2022.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlive.com/highschoolsports/2020/11/former-clarkston-standout-fletcher-loyer-brother-of-msu-player-commits-to-purdue-over-michigan.html|title=Former Clarkston standout Fletcher Loyer, brother of MSU player, commits to Purdue over Michigan|first=Jared|last=Purcell|website=[MLive.com](/source/MLive.com)|date=November 23, 2020|access-date=January 13, 2022|archive-date=January 13, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230113134112/https://www.mlive.com/highschoolsports/2020/11/former-clarkston-standout-fletcher-loyer-brother-of-msu-player-commits-to-purdue-over-michigan.html|url-status=live}} He was later rated a four-star recruit.{{cite web|url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2020/06/01/michigan-basketball-recruiting-fletcher-loyer-ty-rodgers-2022/5309366002/|title=Michigan basketball offers Fletcher Loyer, Ty Rodgers|work=[Detroit Free Press](/source/Detroit_Free_Press)|date=June 1, 2020|access-date=January 16, 2022|archive-date=August 3, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210803160714/https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2020/06/01/michigan-basketball-recruiting-fletcher-loyer-ty-rodgers-2022/5309366002/|url-status=live}} On December 29, 2020, Loyer posted a Homestead High School single-game scoring record with 50 points against [Marion High School](/source/Marion_High_School_(Indiana)).{{cite web|url=https://247sports.com/college/purdue/Article/Purdue-commit-Fletcher-Loyer-drops-50-to-set-school-record-158053025/|title=Purdue commit Fletcher Loyer drops 50 to set school record|accessdate=March 17, 2023|work=December 30, 2020|publisher=[247Sports](/source/247Sports)|author=McCammon, Michael|archive-date=August 24, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230824162607/https://247sports.com/college/purdue/Article/Purdue-commit-Fletcher-Loyer-drops-50-to-set-school-record-158053025/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://purdue.rivals.com/news/purdue-commitment-fletcher-loyer-went-for-50-vs-marion|title=Purdue commitment Fletcher Loyer went for 50 vs. Marion|accessdate=March 17, 2023|work=January 1, 2021|publisher=[Rivals.com](/source/Rivals.com)|author=Neubert, Brian|date=January 2021|archive-date=March 17, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230317165546/https://purdue.rivals.com/news/purdue-commitment-fletcher-loyer-went-for-50-vs-marion|url-status=live}} After winning their first 25 games, top-ranked Homestead lost 60–49 in the regional semifinals to [Carmel High School](/source/Carmel_High_School_(Indiana)), the number 2 ranked team in the state, on March 13, 2021. Loyer had a game high 26 points.{{cite web|url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/high-school/2021/03/13/ihsaa-basketball-regional-carmel-beats-homestead-no-1-vs-no-2-matchup/4600110001/|title=No. 2 Carmel gets best of No. 1 Homestead, ends Spartans' undefeated season in regional|accessdate=March 17, 2023|date=March 13, 2021|work=[Detroit Free Press](/source/Detroit_Free_Press)|author=Neddenriep, Kyle|archive-date=March 17, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230317200238/https://www.freep.com/story/sports/high-school/2021/03/13/ihsaa-basketball-regional-carmel-beats-homestead-no-1-vs-no-2-matchup/4600110001/|url-status=live}} He averaged 24.4 points, 4.5 assists, and 4.9 rebounds per game during his junior season.{{cite web|url=https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/columnists/gregg-doyel/2021/12/14/indiana-mr-basketball-candidates-fletcher-loyer-braden-smith-going-purdue/8841909002/|title=Purdue recruits Fletcher Loyer, Braden Smith Mr. Basketball candidates|work=[Indianapolis Star](/source/Indianapolis_Star)|date=December 14, 2021|access-date=January 16, 2022|archive-date=August 24, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230824162609/https://www.indystar.com/restricted/?return=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.indystar.com%2Fstory%2Fsports%2Fcolumnists%2Fgregg-doyel%2F2021%2F12%2F14%2Findiana-mr-basketball-candidates-fletcher-loyer-braden-smith-going-purdue%2F8841909002%2F|url-status=live}} Although Loyer's Homestead team in Indiana was upset in March, he was able to play a full season during his junior year. In Michigan, almost the whole season was lost. Indoor winter sports were suspended on November 18, 2020.{{cite web|url=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/high-school/2020/12/23/mhsaa-rolls-out-revised-calendar-michigan-winter-sports/4032107001/|title=MHSAA rolls out revised calendar for Michigan winter sports|accessdate=March 18, 2023|date=December 23, 2020|work=[The Detroit News](/source/The_Detroit_News)|archive-date=March 18, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230318024825/https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/high-school/2020/12/23/mhsaa-rolls-out-revised-calendar-michigan-winter-sports/4032107001/|url-status=live}} Indoor contact winter high school sports' (basketball, wrestling, hockey, and competitive cheer) season were suspended until at least February 21, 2021, due to the pandemic.{{cite web|url=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/high-school/2021/02/02/fletcher-loyer-thrives-indiana-old-school-stays-idle-amid-michigan-sports-shutdown/4358730001/|title=Fletcher Loyer thrives in Indiana as old school stays idle amid Michigan sports shutdown|accessdate=March 17, 2023|date=February 2, 2021|work=[The Detroit News](/source/The_Detroit_News)|author=Goricki, David|archive-date=January 13, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230113140027/https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/high-school/2021/02/02/fletcher-loyer-thrives-indiana-old-school-stays-idle-amid-michigan-sports-shutdown/4358730001/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports/high-school/2021/01/22/mhsaa-high-school-winter-contact-sports-remain-paused/6674301002/|title=MHSAA has new questions as winter contact high school sports remain on hold|accessdate=March 18, 2023|date=January 22, 2021|work=[Lansing State Journal](/source/Lansing_State_Journal)|author=Calloway, Brian|archive-date=August 24, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230824162553/https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports/high-school/2021/01/22/mhsaa-high-school-winter-contact-sports-remain-paused/6674301002/|url-status=live}} On March 12, 2022, future Purdue teammate [Braden Smith](/source/Braden_Smith_(basketball)) led his [Westfield High School](/source/Westfield_High_School_(Westfield%2C_Indiana)) team to a 64–53 victory over Loyer and Homestead in the Indiana state Class 4A Regional matchup. Although Loyer posted 27 points and surpassed former Boilermaker, [Caleb Swanigan](/source/Caleb_Swanigan) for the school's single-season scoring record (726 points versus 702 points),{{cite web|url=https://www.wfft.com/sports/high-school/homesteads-loyer-named-gatorade-indiana-boys-basketball-player-of-the-year/article_97bd47d6-a553-11ec-97ba-bfb7272a4605.html|title=Homestead's Loyer named Gatorade Indiana Boys Basketball Player of the Year|accessdate=March 18, 2023|date=March 16, 2022|publisher=[WFFT](/source/WFFT)|author=Prince, Justin|archive-date=March 18, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230318045756/https://www.wfft.com/sports/high-school/homesteads-loyer-named-gatorade-indiana-boys-basketball-player-of-the-year/article_97bd47d6-a553-11ec-97ba-bfb7272a4605.html|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.hammerandrails.com/2021/3/6/22317636/2021-indiana-high-school-basketball-state-tournament-sectional-championship-scoreboard|title=2021 Indiana High School Basketball State Tournament: Sectional Championship Scores|accessdate=March 17, 2023|date=March 6, 2021|publisher=[SB Nation](/source/SB_Nation)|author=BoilerTMill|archive-date=March 17, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230317192650/https://www.hammerandrails.com/2021/3/6/22317636/2021-indiana-high-school-basketball-state-tournament-sectional-championship-scoreboard|url-status=live}} it was not enough to overcome Smith's 13-point, 8-rebound, 6-assist, 3-steal, and 2-block effort.{{cite web|url=https://www.hammerandrails.com/2022/3/12/22974818/2022-ihsaa-state-tournament-regional-scores|title=2022 Indiana High School Basketball State Tournament: Regional Scores|accessdate=March 18, 2023|date=March 12, 2022|publisher=[SB Nation](/source/SB_Nation)|author=BoilerTMill|archive-date=March 18, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230318045133/https://www.hammerandrails.com/2022/3/12/22974818/2022-ihsaa-state-tournament-regional-scores|url-status=live}} On March 16, Loyer was named the Indiana boys' basketball [Gatorade Player of the Year](/source/Gatorade_Player_of_the_Year_awards) as a senior after averaging 26.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game.{{cite web|url=https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/high-school/2022/03/16/indiana-high-school-basketball-homestead-senior-purdue-recruit-fletcher-loyer-gatorade-player-year/7061216001/|title=Homestead senior, Purdue recruit Fletcher Loyer Gatorade player of year|work=[Indianapolis Star](/source/Indianapolis_Star)|date=March 16, 2022|access-date=January 13, 2022|archive-date=May 22, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220522150815/https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/high-school/2022/03/16/indiana-high-school-basketball-homestead-senior-purdue-recruit-fletcher-loyer-gatorade-player-year/7061216001/|url-status=live}}{{cite magazine|url=https://www.si.com/college/purdue/basketball/purdue-basketball-signee-fletcher-loyer-named-indiana-gatorade-player-of-the-year|title=Purdue Basketball Signee Fletcher Loyer Named Indiana Gatorade Player of the Year|accessdate=March 15, 2023|date=March 16, 2022|magazine=[Sports Illustrated](/source/Sports_Illustrated)|author=Fezler, D.J.}}{{cite web|url=https://playeroftheyear.gatorade.com/winner/fletcher-loyer/39007|title=2021 – 2022 Indiana Boys Basketball Player of the Year|accessdate=March 17, 2023|publisher=[Gatorade](/source/Gatorade)|archive-date=March 17, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230317190340/https://playeroftheyear.gatorade.com/winner/fletcher-loyer/39007|url-status=live}} After totalling 803 points in two season in Michigan, he totaled 1360 points in his two years at Homestead to finish with 2,163 points in his high school career.{{cite web|url=https://purduesports.com/news/2022/3/24/mens-basketball-loyer-joins-he-gets-us-3-point-championship.aspx|title=Loyer Selected for High School 3-Point Championship|accessdate=March 19, 2023|date=March 24, 2022|publisher=[Purdue Boilermakers](/source/Purdue_Boilermakers)|archive-date=March 19, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230319131028/https://purduesports.com/news/2022/3/24/mens-basketball-loyer-joins-he-gets-us-3-point-championship.aspx|url-status=live}} On March 29, Loyer won the national 3-point contest as part of the 2022 High School Slam Dunk and 3-Point Championships over [Kyle Filipowski](/source/Kyle_Filipowski) and Austin Montgomery.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.si.com/college/purdue/basketball/purdue-basketball-signee-fletcher-loyer-wins-national-high-school-3-point-contest|title=Purdue Basketball Signee Fletcher Loyer Wins National High School 3-Point Contest|accessdate=March 16, 2023|date=March 29, 2022|magazine=[Sports Illustrated](/source/Sports_Illustrated)|author=Fezler, D.J.}} On April 2, Loyer was runner up for [Indiana Mr. Basketball](/source/Indiana_Mr._Basketball) to Smith by a 128–109 vote.{{cite web|url=https://www.hammerandrails.com/2022/4/2/23007590/braden-smith-purdue-basketball-recruiting|title=Braden Smith Named Indiana Mr. Basketball|accessdate=March 15, 2023|date=April 2, 2022|publisher=[SB Nation](/source/SB_Nation)|author=BoilerTMill|archive-date=March 15, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230315022151/https://www.hammerandrails.com/2022/4/2/23007590/braden-smith-purdue-basketball-recruiting|url-status=live}} On April 4, he was one of 14 players selected to the 2022 Indiana All-Stars boys team, but declined the award.{{cite web|url=https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/high-school/2022/04/04/indiana-all-stars-2022-boys-team-named-led-braden-smith-no-fletcher-loyer-declines/7215891001/|title=Indiana high school basketball: Meet 2022 Indiana All-Stars boys team|accessdate=March 17, 2023|date=April 4, 2022|work=[Indianapolis Star](/source/Indianapolis_Star)|author=Neddenriep, Kyle|archive-date=February 5, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230205091224/https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/high-school/2022/04/04/indiana-all-stars-2022-boys-team-named-led-braden-smith-no-fletcher-loyer-declines/7215891001/|url-status=live}} ==College career== ===Freshman season=== Loyer entered his freshman season at Purdue as a starter at guard.{{cite web|url=https://www.jconline.com/story/sports/college/purdue/basketball/2022/11/10/purdue-basketball-fletcher-loyer-can-get-hot-quick-giving-boilermakers-instant-offense-austin-peay/69629634007/|title=Purdue basketball: Fletcher Loyer 'can get hot quick' giving Boilermakers instant offense|first=Mike|last=Carmin|work=[Journal & Courier](/source/Journal_%26_Courier)|date=November 10, 2022|access-date=January 13, 2022|archive-date=August 24, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230824162651/https://www.jconline.com/story/sports/college/purdue/basketball/2022/11/10/purdue-basketball-fletcher-loyer-can-get-hot-quick-giving-boilermakers-instant-offense-austin-peay/69629634007/|url-status=live}} On November 28, 2022, Loyer was recognized as the Big Ten Freshman of the Week for averaging 12.3 points, 2.0 assists and 1.7 rebounds in three victories, including two over a pair of top-ten ranked opponents (14 points against No. 6 [Gonzaga](/source/2022%E2%80%9323_Gonzaga_Bulldogs_men's_basketball_team) and 18 against No. 8/10 [Duke](/source/2022%E2%80%9323_Duke_Blue_Devils_men's_basketball_team)),{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap/_/gameId/401486748|title=Zach Edey scores 23, No. 24 Purdue tops No. 6 Gonzaga 84–66|accessdate=March 18, 2023|date=November 26, 2022|agency=[Associated Press](/source/Associated_Press)|publisher=[ESPN](/source/ESPN)|archive-date=May 21, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230521031101/https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap/_/gameId/401486748|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap/_/gameId/401486751|title=Edey scores 21 as No. 24 Purdue beats No. 8 Duke 75–56|accessdate=March 18, 2023|date=November 27, 2022|agency=[Associated Press](/source/Associated_Press)|publisher=[ESPN](/source/ESPN)|archive-date=May 16, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230516082740/https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap/_/gameId/401486751|url-status=live}} during Purdue's 2022 [Phil Knight Invitational](/source/Phil_Knight_Invitational) title run.{{cite web|url=https://bigten.org/news/2022/11/28/general-purdue-sweeps-weekly-mens-basketball-accolades.aspx|title=Purdue Sweeps Weekly Men's Basketball Accolades: Edey and Loyer named to Big Ten weekly honors list|access-date=March 17, 2023|date=November 28, 2022|website=BigTen.org|archive-date=March 17, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230317232311/https://bigten.org/news/2022/11/28/general-purdue-sweeps-weekly-mens-basketball-accolades.aspx|url-status=dead}} The following day, [CBSSports.com](/source/CBSSports.com) recognized Loyer as the first [CBS Sports](/source/CBS_Sports)/[USBWA](/source/USBWA) National Freshman of the Week of the season.{{cite web|url=https://new.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/ranking-college-basketballs-best-freshmen-purdues-fletcher-loyer-earns-freshman-of-the-week-honors/|title=Ranking college basketball's best freshmen: Purdue's Fletcher Loyer earns Freshman of the Week honors|accessdate=March 18, 2023|date=November 29, 2022|work=[CBS Sports](/source/CBS_Sports)|author=Boone, Kyle|archive-date=March 18, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230318014557/https://new.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/ranking-college-basketballs-best-freshmen-purdues-fletcher-loyer-earns-freshman-of-the-week-honors/|url-status=live}} On December 5, he was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week when he averaged 15.5 points and 6.0 assists with no turnovers in another pair of wins. His career-high 20 points and eight rebounds against [Minnesota](/source/2022%E2%80%9323_Minnesota_Golden_Gophers_men's_basketball_team) was the first 20/8 performance by a Purdue freshman since Bruce Parkinson on March 10, 1973.{{cite web|url=https://bigten.org/news/2022/12/5/general-purdue-and-iowa-score-weekly-mens-basketball-accolades.aspx|title=Purdue and Iowa Score Weekly Men's Basketball Accolades: Murray Joins Edey and Loyer as Big Ten weekly honorees|access-date=March 17, 2023|date=December 5, 2022|website=BigTen.org|archive-date=December 6, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221206200600/https://bigten.org/news/2022/12/5/general-purdue-and-iowa-score-weekly-mens-basketball-accolades.aspx|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap/_/gameId/401484836|title=Edey's 31 points, 22 boards lead No. 5 Purdue past Minnesota|accessdate=March 17, 2023|date=December 4, 2022|agency=[Associated Press](/source/Associated_Press)|publisher=[ESPN](/source/ESPN)|archive-date=March 17, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230317233756/https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap/_/gameId/401484836|url-status=live}} When Purdue faced his brother's [Davidson team](/source/2022%E2%80%9323_Davidson_Wildcats_men's_basketball_team) on December 17, they won 69–61, and Fletcher outscored his brother 14–11.{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/gametracker/recap/NCAAB_20221217_DAVID@PURDUE/|title=Edey has 29 points, 16 rebounds; No. 1 Purdue beats Davidson|accessdate=March 16, 2023|date=December 17, 2022|work=[CBS Sports](/source/CBS_Sports)|agency=[Associated Press](/source/Associated_Press)|archive-date=March 16, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230316161710/https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/gametracker/recap/NCAAB_20221217_DAVID@PURDUE/|url-status=live}} On January 5, he posted 11 second half points, including the game-winning go-ahead three point shot with 11 seconds remaining against [Ohio State](/source/2022%E2%80%9323_Ohio_State_Buckeyes_men's_basketball_team) in [Columbus, Ohio](/source/Columbus%2C_Ohio).{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/gametracker/recap/NCAAB_20230105_PURDUE@OHIOST/|title=Loyer's 3 lifts No. 1 Purdue 71–69 over No. 24 Ohio State|accessdate=March 18, 2023|date=January 5, 2023|agency=[Associated Press](/source/Associated_Press)|work=[CBS Sports](/source/CBS_Sports)|archive-date=March 18, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230318034653/https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/gametracker/recap/NCAAB_20230105_PURDUE@OHIOST/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/college/basketball/2023/01/06/ohio-state-falls-short-to-purdue-on-fletcher-loyer-3-pointer/69780572007/|title=Fletcher Loyer's 3-pointer in the final seconds leads Purdue past Ohio State|accessdate=March 18, 2023|date=January 5, 2023|author=Jardy, Adam|work=[Columbus Dispatch](/source/Columbus_Dispatch)|archive-date=January 6, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230106104229/https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/college/basketball/2023/01/06/ohio-state-falls-short-to-purdue-on-fletcher-loyer-3-pointer/69780572007/|url-status=live}} On January 17, 2023, Loyer was recognized as both a Co-Big Ten Player of the Week and the Big Ten Freshman of the Week after he scored 27 points and established a Purdue Boilermaker freshman single-game three point shots made record with 6 with against [Nebraska](/source/2022%E2%80%9323_Nebraska_Cornhuskers_men's_basketball_team) on January 13.{{cite web|url=https://bigten.org/news/2023/1/17/general-rutgers-purdue-score-mens-basketball-weekly-accolades.aspx|title=Rutgers, Purdue Score Men's Basketball Weekly Accolades|access-date=March 17, 2023|date=January 17, 2023|website=BigTen.org|archive-date=March 17, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230317232310/https://bigten.org/news/2023/1/17/general-rutgers-purdue-score-mens-basketball-weekly-accolades.aspx|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=https://purduesports.com/news/2023/1/13/mens-basketball-painter-wins-400th-game-as-3-purdue-rolls-nebraska.aspx|title=Painter Wins 400th Game as #3 Purdue Rolls Nebraska|accessdate=March 17, 2023|date=January 13, 2023|publisher=[Purdue Boilermakers](/source/Purdue_Boilermakers)|archive-date=March 17, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230317235315/https://purduesports.com/news/2023/1/13/mens-basketball-painter-wins-400th-game-as-3-purdue-rolls-nebraska.aspx|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/gametracker/recap/NCAAB_20230113_NEB@PURDUE/|title=No. 3 Purdue uses 3-point flurry to take down Nebraska 73–55|accessdate=March 17, 2023|date=January 14, 2023|agency=[Associated Press](/source/Associated_Press)|work=[CBS Sports](/source/CBS_Sports)|archive-date=March 17, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230317234206/https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/gametracker/recap/NCAAB_20230113_NEB@PURDUE/|url-status=live}} Purdue won the [2022–23 Big Ten Conference men's basketball regular season](/source/2022%E2%80%9323_Big_Ten_Conference_men's_basketball_season) championship (the school's 25th) as well as the [2023 Big Ten men's basketball tournament](/source/2023_Big_Ten_men's_basketball_tournament).{{cite web|url=https://bigten.org/news/2023/3/12/general-purdue-wins-2023-big-ten-mens-basketball-championship.aspx|title=Purdue Wins 2023 Big Ten Men's Basketball Championship|access-date=March 17, 2023|date=March 12, 2023|website=BigTen.org|archive-date=March 17, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230317221812/https://bigten.org/news/2023/3/12/general-purdue-wins-2023-big-ten-mens-basketball-championship.aspx|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=https://bigten.org/news/2023/2/26/general-purdue-clinches-share-of-big-ten-mens-basketball-title.aspx|title=Purdue Clinches Share of Big Ten Men's Basketball Title|access-date=March 17, 2023|date=February 26, 2023|website=BigTen.org|archive-date=March 17, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230317223402/https://bigten.org/news/2023/2/26/general-purdue-clinches-share-of-big-ten-mens-basketball-title.aspx|url-status=dead}} Following the regular season, Loyer was selected by both the coaches and the media as an honorable mention All-Big ten selection.{{cite web|url=https://bigten.org/news/2023/3/7/general-2023-big-ten-mens-basketball-postseason-honors-announced.aspx|title=2023 Big Ten Men's Basketball Postseason Honors Announced|access-date=March 17, 2023|date=March 7, 2023|website=BigTen.org|archive-date=March 14, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230314201112/https://bigten.org/news/2023/3/7/general-2023-big-ten-mens-basketball-postseason-honors-announced.aspx/|url-status=dead}} #1-seeded Purdue lost to 23.5 point [underdog](/source/underdog) #16-seeded [Fairleigh Dickinson](/source/2022%E2%80%9323_Fairleigh_Dickinson_Knights_men's_basketball_team) in its [2023 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament](/source/2023_NCAA_Division_I_men's_basketball_tournament) first-round game in Columbus, the [biggest upset in tournament history](/source/2023_Fairleigh_Dickinson_vs._Purdue_men's_basketball_game).{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/why-16-seed-fairleigh-dickinson-over-1-seed-purdue-is-the-biggest-upset-in-ncaa-tournament-history/|title=Why 16-seed Fairleigh Dickinson over 1-seed Purdue is the biggest upset in NCAA Tournament history|accessdate=March 18, 2023|date=March 17, 2023|work=[CBS Sports](/source/CBS_Sports)|author=Patterson, Chip|archive-date=March 18, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230318044401/https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/why-16-seed-fairleigh-dickinson-over-1-seed-purdue-is-the-biggest-upset-in-ncaa-tournament-history/|url-status=live}} Loyer, who scored Purdue's final 8 points,{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/playbyplay/_/gameId/401522145|title=16 Fairleigh Dickinson Knights 21–15 63: 58 1 Purdue Boilermakers 29–6 (play-by-play)|accessdate=March 18, 2023|publisher=[ESPN](/source/ESPN)|archive-date=March 18, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230318142313/https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/playbyplay/_/gameId/401522145|url-status=live}} and who was part of a freshman backcourt (with Smith) that had 10 turnovers,{{cite web|url=https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/article/2023-03-17/how-fdu-gave-purdue-another-new-jersey-nightmare-and-more-march-heartbreak|title=How FDU gave Purdue another New Jersey nightmare — and more March heartbreak|accessdate=March 18, 2023|date=March 17, 2023|publisher=[NCAA.com](/source/NCAA.com)|author=Lopresti, Mike|archive-date=March 18, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230318044435/https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/article/2023-03-17/how-fdu-gave-purdue-another-new-jersey-nightmare-and-more-march-heartbreak|url-status=live}} missed a game-tying three point shot with 12.3 seconds left when he was pinned in the corner.{{cite web|url=https://currently.att.yahoo.com/att/purdue-basketball-falls-wrong-side-012132884.html|title=Purdue basketball falls on wrong side of history with loss to 16-seed FDU|accessdate=March 18, 2023|date=March 17, 2023|publisher=[Yahoo!](/source/Yahoo!)|author=King, Sam|archive-date=March 18, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230318142302/https://currently.att.yahoo.com/att/purdue-basketball-falls-wrong-side-012132884.html|url-status=live}} The freshman backcourt pair of Smith and Loyer each started a school freshman record 35 games and finished the season as Purdue's 2nd highest scoring freshman duo (Loyer 384/Smith 340, 724 total) behind [Robbie Hummel](/source/Robbie_Hummel) and [E'Twaun Moore](/source/E'Twaun_Moore) (813, 2008).{{cite web|url=https://purduesports.com/documents/2023/3/14/GAME35_Purdue_Game_Notes.pdf|title=Purdue Boilermakers: 2022–23 Boilerball Game Notes: Game 35 // Fairleigh Dickinson Or Texas Southern // NCAA Tournament First Round // March 17, 2023|accessdate=March 18, 2023|date=March 14, 2023|publisher=[Purdue Boilermakers](/source/Purdue_Boilermakers)|archive-date=March 18, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230318143542/https://purduesports.com/documents/2023/3/14/GAME35_Purdue_Game_Notes.pdf|url-status=live}} ===Sophomore season=== On November 21, against #7-ranked [Tennessee](/source/2023%E2%80%9324_Tennessee_Volunteers_basketball_team) in the [2023 Maui Invitational](/source/2023_Maui_Invitational) semifinal, Loyer tied his career-high with 27 points and added a career best 6 rebounds.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap/_/gameId/401581594|title=Loyer scores 27, Purdue pulls away late to beat Tennessee 71-67 in Maui Invitational|accessdate=November 24, 2023|date=November 22, 2023|publisher=[ESPN](/source/ESPN)|agency=[Associated Press](/source/Associated_Press)}}{{cite web|url=https://purduesports.com/news/2023/11/21/mens-basketball-2-purdue-outlasts-7-tennessee-in-maui-invite-semifinal|title=#2 PURDUE OUTLASTS #7 TENNESSEE IN MAUI INVITE SEMIFINAL|accessdate=November 26, 2023|date=November 21, 2023|publisher=[Purdue Boilermakers](/source/Purdue_Boilermakers)|website=Purduesports.com}} He also scored 27 in a 92–84 victory on December 16 against previously unbeaten #1-rated [Arizona](/source/2023%E2%80%9324_Arizona_Wildcats_men's_basketball_team).{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap/_/gameId/401577644|title=Loyer, Smith lead No. 3 Purdue past No. 1 Arizona 92-84 in NCAA showdown|accessdate=March 13, 2025|date=December 16, 2023|publisher=[ESPN](/source/ESPN)|agency=[Associated Press](/source/Associated_Press)}} Purdue clinched a second consecutive [Big Ten regular season Championship](/source/2023%E2%80%9324_Big_Ten_Conference_men's_basketball_season) with a March 2 victory over [Michigan State](/source/2023%E2%80%9324_Michigan_State_Spartans_men's_basketball_team) as Loyer contributed 15 points.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap/_/gameId/401600418|title=Edey leads No. 2 Purdue past Michigan State 80-74 to clinch share of 2nd straight Big Ten title|accessdate=February 21, 2026|date=March 2, 2024|publisher=[ESPN](/source/ESPN)|agency=[Associated Press](/source/Associated_Press)}} On [Senior day](/source/Senior_day) on March 10, Loyer contributed 15 points with a perfect shooting night making all 5 shots from the field (including 2 three-point shots) and all three from the line to help Purdue finish with a 16–0 home record for the year by defeating [Wisconsin](/source/2023%E2%80%9324_Wisconsin_Badgers_men's_basketball_team) 78–70.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap/_/gameId/401600433|title=Purdue retires Zach Edey's jersey after he leads No. 3 Boilermakers past Wisconsin in home finale|accessdate=February 21, 2026|date=March 10, 2024|publisher=[ESPN](/source/ESPN)|agency=[Associated Press](/source/Associated_Press)}}{{cite web|url=https://www.jconline.com/story/sports/college/purdue/basketball/2024/03/10/purdue-basketball-pulls-away-from-wisconsin-to-finish-16-0-at-home/72902509007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=true&gca-epti=z11xx23v11xx23d--xx--b--xx--&gca-ft=200&gca-ds=sophi|title=Late 3s propel Purdue basketball past Wisconsin to finish unbeaten in Mackey Arena|accessdate=February 21, 2026|date=March 10, 2024|work=[Journal & Courier](/source/Journal_%26_Courier)|author=King, Sam}} He earned honorable mention All-Big Ten recognition by both the coaches and the media again as a sophomore.{{cite web|url=https://bigten.org/news/2024/3/12/general-big-ten-announces-2024-mens-basketball-postseason-honors.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240312183111/https://bigten.org/news/2024/3/12/general-big-ten-announces-2024-mens-basketball-postseason-honors.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 12, 2024|title=Big Ten Announces 2024 Men's Basketball Postseason Honors|accessdate=March 18, 2024|date=March 12, 2024|publisher=[Big Ten Conference](/source/Big_Ten_Conference)}} Loyer helped Purdue seal a [2024 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament](/source/2024_NCAA_Division_I_men's_basketball_tournament) Sweet Sixteen appearance with 15 points and a season-high 6 assists against [Utah State](/source/2023%E2%80%9324_Utah_State_Aggies_men's_basketball_team) on March 24.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap/_/gameId/401638628|title=Zach Edey and No. 1 seed Purdue roll into Sweet 16 with runaway win against Utah State|accessdate=April 28, 2024|date=March 24, 2024|publisher=[ESPN](/source/ESPN)|agency=[Associated Press](/source/Associated_Press)}}{{cite web|url=https://purduesports.com/news/2024/3/24/mens-basketball-1-seed-purdue-with-a-statement-win-over-utah-state|title=1-SEED PURDUE WITH A STATEMENT WIN OVER UTAH STATE TO ADVANCE TO SWEET 16|accessdate=April 28, 2024|date=March 24, 2024|publisher=[Purdue Boilermakers](/source/Purdue_Boilermakers)}} In the March 29 Sweet Sixteen round against [Gonzaga](/source/2023%E2%80%9324_Gonzaga_Bulldogs_men's_basketball_team), when he tallied 10 points, Loyer brought his March three-point shooting percentage to 68.2% (15/22).{{cite web|url=https://purduesports.com/news/2024/3/29/mens-basketball-1-seed-purdue-beats-5-seed-gonzaga-for-a-sweet-sixteen-win|title=TOP-SEEDED PURDUE ROLLS PAST GONZAGA FOR SPOT IN ELITE EIGHT|accessdate=April 28, 2024|date=March 29, 2024|publisher=[Purdue Boilermakers](/source/Purdue_Boilermakers)}} Loyer contributed 14 points in the Elite Eight regional championship round against [Tennessee](/source/2023%E2%80%9324_Tennessee_Volunteers_basketball_team) and 11 (3–5 on three-point shots) in the final four round against [NC State](/source/2023%E2%80%9324_NC_State_Wolfpack_men's_basketball_team) to help Purdue reach the [national championship game](/source/2024_NCAA_Division_I_men's_basketball_championship_game).{{cite web|url=https://purduesports.com/news/2024/3/31/mens-basketball-1-seed-purdue-advances-to-the-final-four-with-win-over-2-seed-tennessee|title=NO. 1 SEED PURDUE TOPS TENNESSEE FOR FIRST FINAL FOUR IN 44 YEARS|accessdate=April 28, 2024|date=March 31, 2024|publisher=[Purdue Boilermakers](/source/Purdue_Boilermakers)}}{{cite web|url=https://purduesports.com/news/2024/4/6/mens-basketball-purdue-advances-to-national-championship-game-downs-nc-state|title=PURDUE ADVANCES TO NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME, DOWNS NORTH CAROLINA STATE|accessdate=April 28, 2024|date=April 6, 2024|publisher=[Purdue Boilermakers](/source/Purdue_Boilermakers)}} ===Junior season=== Of Loyer's 4 20-point performances on the season, his season high was 24 points on the road versus [Minnesota](/source/2024%E2%80%9325_Minnesota_Golden_Gophers_men's_basketball_team) on January 2.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap/_/gameId/401721323|title=No. 20 Purdue cruises past Minnesota 81-61 with sharp 2nd half shooting by Loyer and Smith|accessdate=February 21, 2026|date=January 2, 2025|publisher=[ESPN](/source/ESPN)|agency=[Associated Press](/source/Associated_Press)}} On March 4, Loyer made a career-high seven three-point shots against [Rutgers](/source/2024%E2%80%9325_Rutgers_Scarlet_Knights_men's_basketball_team) on a 23-point scoring night.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap/_/gameId/401721470|title=Loyer and Smith lead No. 18 Purdue to 100-71 victory over Rutgers|accessdate=March 13, 2025|date=March 4, 2025|publisher=[ESPN](/source/ESPN)|agency=[Associated Press](/source/Associated_Press)}}{{cite web|url=https://www.mykxlg.com/sports/national/no-18-purdues-red-hot-3-point-shooting-sinks-rutgers/article_a58d01dc-1952-5f45-b5cd-0fe3ef07a61a.html|title=No. 18 Purdue's red-hot 3-point shooting sinks Rutgers|accessdate=March 13, 2025|date=March 4, 2025|publisher=[KXLG](/source/KXLG)}} Following the season, he earned All-Big Ten honorable mention recognition.{{cite web|url=https://www.hammerandrails.com/2025/3/11/24383726/purdue-has-three-players-named-to-all-b1g|title=Purdue Has Three Players Named to All-B1G|accessdate=March 13, 2025|date=March 11, 2025|publisher=[SB Nation](/source/SB_Nation)}} ===Senior season=== He was a 2025 preseason [Julius Erving Award](/source/Julius_Erving_Award) watchlist selectee.{{Cite web |title=Julius Erving :: Hoophall Awards |url=https://www.hoophallawards.com/erving |access-date=2025-10-29 |website=www.hoophallawards.com}} In the November 4 season opening night, Loyer posted a career-high 30 points against [Evansville](/source/2025%E2%80%9326_Evansville_Purple_Aces_men's_basketball_team).{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap/_/gameId/401828553|title=Fletcher Loyer and Braden Smith team up to lead No. 1 Purdue to 82-51 rout of Evansville in opener|accessdate=February 21, 2026|date=November 4, 2025|publisher=[ESPN](/source/ESPN)|agency=[Associated Press](/source/Associated_Press)}} On November 28, Loyer scored 15 points on a perfect shooting night (all four three-point shots and all three free throws) to help No. 1 Purdue defeat [Eastern Illinois](/source/2025%E2%80%9326_Eastern_Illinois_Panthers_men's_basketball_team) 109–62.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap/_/gameId/401822359|title=Daniel Jacobsen scores career-high 24 to lead No. 1 Purdue to 109-62 romp over Eastern Illinois|accessdate=February 21, 2026|date=November 28, 2025|publisher=[ESPN](/source/ESPN)|agency=[Associated Press](/source/Associated_Press)}}{{cite web|url=https://www.jconline.com/story/sports/college/purdue/basketball/2025/11/28/purdue-basketball-score-eastern-illinois-boilermakers/87471241007/|title=After slow start, Purdue basketball wakes up, crushes Eastern Illinois|accessdate=February 21, 2026|date=November 28, 2025|work=[Journal & Courier](/source/Journal_%26_Courier)|author=King, Sam}} When the No.4 ranked [2025–26 Boilermakers](/source/2025%E2%80%9326_Purdue_Boilermakers_men's_basketball_team) lost 3 games in a row at the end of January to [UCLA](/source/2025%E2%80%9326_UCLA_Bruins_men's_basketball_team), [Illinois](/source/2025%E2%80%9326_Illinois_Fighting_Illini_men's_basketball_team) and [Indiana](/source/2025%E2%80%9326_Indiana_Hoosiers_men's_basketball_team), Loyer helped the No. 12 ranked team rebound by posting 29 points on February 1 against [Maryland](/source/2025%E2%80%9326_Maryland_Terrapins_men's_basketball_team) including 21 in the first half to help build a 25-point haftime lead.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap/_/gameId/401825486|title=Loyer scores 29 to help No. 12 Purdue snap a 3-game losing streak with a 93-63 rout of Maryland|accessdate=February 1, 2026|date=February 1, 2026|publisher=[ESPN](/source/ESPN)|agency=[Associated Press](/source/Associated_Press)}} In Purdue's next game on February 7, Loyer posted 18 points, highlighted by a go-ahead three point shot with 50.3 seconds remaining and 3-of-4 subsequent free throws to seal a 68–64 victory over [Oregon](/source/2025%E2%80%9326_Oregon_Ducks_men's_basketball_team).{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap/_/gameId/401825498|title=Fletcher Loyer's final minute-scoring flurry helps No. 12 Purdue rally late to get past Oregon 68-64|accessdate=February 7, 2026|date=February 7, 2026|publisher=[ESPN](/source/ESPN)|agency=[Associated Press](/source/Associated_Press)}} In the [rivalry game](/source/Indiana%E2%80%93Purdue_rivalry) rematch against Indiana on February 20, Loyer had 18 points on a perfect shooting night in which he made all 5 shots from the field (4 three point shots) and all 4 from the line to help the team earn a 93–64 victory.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap/_/gameId/401825528|title=Smith, Kaufman-Renn, Loyer team up to help No. 7 Purdue rebound with 93-64 rout over rival Indiana|accessdate=February 21, 2026|date=February 20, 2026|publisher=[ESPN](/source/ESPN)|agency=[Associated Press](/source/Associated_Press)}} On his March 7 [senior day](/source/senior_day) against #15 ranked [Wisconsin](/source/2025%E2%80%9326_Wisconsin_Badgers_men's_basketball_team) Loyer scored 23 points including a 6–for–9 three point performance. The effort was historic on many fronts. Loyer surpassed [Carsen Edwards](/source/Carsen_Edwards) (281) for Purdue's career three point shots record with his 282nd. On the same night he passed [David Teague](/source/David_Teague_(basketball)) (146) with his 148th three point shot made at [Mackey Arena](/source/Mackey_Arena). Additionally, he and Smith tied the school record for games played by [Dakota Mathias](/source/Dakota_Mathias) (141).{{cite web|url=https://www.si.com/college/purdue/basketball/fletcher-loyer-makes-purdue-history-final-game-mackey-arena-three-point-leader|title=Fletcher Loyer Makes Purdue History in Final Game at Mackey Arena|accessdate=March 23, 2026|date=March 7, 2026|work=[Sports Illustrated](/source/Sports_Illustrated)|author=Schutte, Dustin}}{{cite web|url=https://purduesports.com/news/2026/03/7/wisconsin-spoils-15-purdue-senior-day-97-93|title=Wisconsin Spoils #15 Purdue Senior Day, 97-93|accessdate=March 23, 2026|date=March 7, 2026|publisher=[Purdue Boilermakers](/source/Purdue_Boilermakers)}} After losing 4 of its 6 final regular season games, Purdue won 4 in 4 days to capture the [2026 Big Ten men's basketball tournament](/source/2026_Big_Ten_men's_basketball_tournament) with a victory over [Michigan](/source/2025%E2%80%9326_Michigan_Wolverines_men's_basketball_team) on March 15. Loyer contributed 14 points.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap/_/gameId/401851388|title=Cluff and Kaufman-Renn power No. 18 Purdue past No. 3 Michigan 80-72 in Big Ten final|accessdate=March 23, 2026|date=March 15, 2026|publisher=[ESPN](/source/ESPN)|agency=[Associated Press](/source/Associated_Press)}} In a second round [2026 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament](/source/2026_NCAA_Division_I_men's_basketball_tournament) 79–69 victory against #25 ranked [Miami](/source/2025%E2%80%9326_Miami_Hurricanes_men's_basketball_team) Loyer posted 24 points on an efficient shooting night (4–4 threes, 8–8 free throws and 6–7 from the field).{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap/_/gameId/401856564|title=Fletcher Loyer stars as Purdue advances to 3rd straight Sweet 16, beating Miami 79-69|accessdate=March 23, 2026|date=March 22, 2026|publisher=[ESPN](/source/ESPN)|agency=[Associated Press](/source/Associated_Press)}}{{cite web|url=https://purduesports.com/news/2026/03/22/mbb-recap-miami|title=Sweet Again! Boilers Turn Away Miami to Advance to San Jose|accessdate=March 23, 2026|date=March 22, 2026|publisher=[Purdue Boilermakers](/source/Purdue_Boilermakers)}} Loyer finished his Purdue career with 1,829 points (11th in Purdue career scoring) and 309 career 3-pointers (school record). His 112 senior season 3-pointers was the second highest single-season total in school history. His senior class with Smith and [Trey Kaufman-Renn](/source/Trey_Kaufman-Renn) finished with a school record four-season win total of 117 (Only surpassed in Big Ten history by 2013 Ohio State - 123; 2014 Ohio State - 119).{{cite web|url=https://purduesports.com/news/2026/03/28/mbb-recap-purdue-arizona|title=No. 2 Purdue Falls to No. 1 Arizona to End Tournament Run|accessdate=March 30, 2026|date=March 28, 2026|publisher=[Purdue Boilermakers](/source/Purdue_Boilermakers)}} The 2025-26 Big Ten Men's Basketball included the historical accomplishments of the 2024 [conference realignment](/source/2021%E2%80%932026_NCAA_conference_realignment) schools that joined the Big Ten ([Oregon](/source/Oregon_Ducks_men's_basketball), [UCLA](/source/UCLA_Bruins_men's_basketball), [USC](/source/USC_Trojans_men's_basketball), and [Washington](/source/Washington_Huskies_men's_basketball)).{{Cite web |date=2023-08-04 |title=Big Ten expanding to 18 teams with Oregon and Washington |url=https://www.nbc4i.com/sports/buckeyes/big-ten-reportedly-expanding-to-18-teams-with-oregon-and-washington/ |access-date=2023-10-25 |website=NBC4 WCMH-TV |language=en-US}} Thus, Loyer's career 309 3-pointers was short of the 317 required for the top 10 in Big Ten history (including [Tajuan Porter](/source/Tajuan_Porter), 345; [Bryce Alford](/source/Bryce_Alford), 329; [Jason Kapono](/source/Jason_Kapono), 317).{{cite web|url=https://img.boostsport.ai/2025-26-Men's-Basketball-Media-Guide.pdf|title=2025-26 BIG TEN MEN'S BASKETBALL MEDIA GUIDE|accessdate=April 4, 2026|date=|page=37|publisher=[Big Ten Conference](/source/Big_Ten_Conference)}} However, the last record book before the conference realignment, (the 2023-24 Big Ten Men's Basketball Media Guide) with records through the [2022–23 Big Ten Conference men's basketball season](/source/2022%E2%80%9323_Big_Ten_Conference_men's_basketball_season) included [Trent Frazier](/source/Trent_Frazier) (9th, 310) and [Joe Crispin](/source/Joe_Crispin) (10th, 308).{{cite web|url=https://img.boostsport.ai/656f64ca-3419-493f-be78-bf5f7fbfb5f4-2023-24_Men_s_Basketball_Media_Guide.pdf|title=Big Ten Men's Basketball Media Guide|accessdate=April 4, 2026|publisher=Big Ten Conference|page=19}} Loyer was not one of the 73 players invited to the [NBA draft combine](/source/NBA_draft_combine), but he received a G League Elite Camp Invitation making him eligible to compete for a combine slot.{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/draft/2026/05/01/nba-draft-combine-invite-list/89890764007/|title=2026 NBA Draft Combine: Full list of 73 prospects — and biggest snubs|accessdate=May 2, 2026|date=May 1, 2026|work=[USA Today](/source/USA_Today)|author=Kalbrosky, Bryan}} ==Career statistics== {{NBA player statistics legend}} ===College=== {| class="wikitable" |- |style="background:#CFECEC; width:1em"|* |Led Big Ten Conference |} {{NBA player statistics start}} |- | style="text-align:left;"| [2022–23](/source/2022%E2%80%9323_NCAA_Division_I_men's_basketball_season) | style="text-align:left;"| [Purdue](/source/2022%E2%80%9323_Purdue_Boilermakers_men's_basketball_team) | 35 || 35 || 28.9 || .367 || .326 || .794 || 1.7 || '''2.4''' || .6 || '''.1''' || 11.0 |- | style="text-align:left;"| [2023–24](/source/2023%E2%80%9324_NCAA_Division_I_men's_basketball_season) | style="text-align:left;"| [Purdue](/source/2023%E2%80%9324_Purdue_Boilermakers_men's_basketball_team) | '''39''' || '''39''' || 27.8 || .416 || '''.444''' || '''.861''' || 2.1 || 1.9 || '''.8''' || .0 || 10.3 |- | style="text-align:left;"| [2024–25](/source/2024%E2%80%9325_NCAA_Division_I_men's_basketball_season) | style="text-align:left;"| [Purdue](/source/2024%E2%80%9325_Purdue_Boilermakers_men's_basketball_team) | 36 || 36 || '''30.9''' || '''.465''' || '''.444''' || .848 || 2.1 || 1.8 || .5 || .0 || 13.8 |- | style="text-align:left;"| [2025–26](/source/2025%E2%80%9326_NCAA_Division_I_men's_basketball_season) | style="text-align:left;"| [Purdue](/source/2025%E2%80%9326_Purdue_Boilermakers_men's_basketball_team) | '''39''' || '''39''' || 29.3 || .450 || style="background:#CFECEC;"|.432* || '''.874''' || '''2.3''' || 2.1 || .7 || '''.1''' || '''14.1''' |- class="sortbottom" | style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"|Career | 149 || 149 || 29.2 || .425 || .411 || .846 || 2.1 || 2.0 || .6 || .0 || 12.3 {{S-end}} ==Personal life== Loyer's older brother, [Foster](/source/Foster_Loyer), was [Mr. Basketball of Michigan](/source/Mr._Basketball_of_Michigan) and played at [Davidson](/source/Davidson_Wildcats_men's_basketball) after beginning his career at [Michigan State](/source/Michigan_State_Spartans_men's_basketball).{{cite web|url=https://www.mlive.com/highschoolsports/2020/01/fletcher-loyer-younger-brother-of-msus-foster-loyer-can-shoot-the-crap-out-of-the-ball.html|title=Fletcher Loyer, younger brother of MSU's Foster Loyer, can 'shoot the crap out of the ball'|first=Jared|last=Purcell|website=[MLive.com](/source/MLive.com)|date=January 15, 2020|access-date=January 16, 2022|archive-date=January 17, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230117001057/https://www.mlive.com/highschoolsports/2020/01/fletcher-loyer-younger-brother-of-msus-foster-loyer-can-shoot-the-crap-out-of-the-ball.html|url-status=live}} The Loyer family also has a daughter, Jersey, Fletcher's sister.{{cite web|url=https://clarkstonnews.com/loyer-family-uprooting-moving-to-indiana/|title=Loyer family uprooting, moving to Indiana|accessdate=March 18, 2023|date=July 15, 2020|work=[Clarkston News](/source/Clarkston_News)|author=Reardon, Wendi|archive-date=March 18, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230318031908/https://clarkstonnews.com/loyer-family-uprooting-moving-to-indiana/|url-status=live}} Jersey entered as a 2024 freshman Division I volleyball player at [Butler University](/source/Butler_University).{{cite web|url=https://www.wfft.com/sports/high-school/concordias-jersey-loyer-signs-with-butler/article_13074572-7e97-11ee-98a4-53518a6600af.html|title=Concordia's Jersey Loyer signs with Butler|accessdate=December 2, 2024|date=November 8, 2023|publisher=[WFFT](/source/WFFT)|author=Collins, Elijah}} ==References== {{Reflist}} ==External links== *[https://purduesports.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/fletcher-loyer/12357 Purdue Boilermakers bio] *[https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/fletcher-loyer-1.html college stats] @ [Sports Reference](/source/Sports_Reference) *[https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/5105853/fletcher-loyer stats] @ [ESPN](/source/ESPN) {{DEFAULTSORT:Loyer, Fletcher}} Category:2003 births Category:Living people Category:American men's basketball players Category:Basketball players from Indiana Category:Basketball players from Michigan Category:Purdue Boilermakers men's basketball players Category:Shooting guards Category:21st-century American sportsmen --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Fletcher Loyer](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fletcher_Loyer) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fletcher_Loyer?action=history)). 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