Fletcher Loyer shines as a standout guard for the Purdue Boilermakers. But his older brother, Foster, carved his impressive path in basketball. From Michigan high school stardom to college success, Foster’s story deserves the spotlight.
Fletcher Loyer and Foster Loyer: Brother in Basketball
Loyer, born June 24, 1999, in Cincinnati, Ohio, grew up with basketball in his blood. His father, John Loyer, coached in the NBA for teams like the Portland Trail Blazers and Detroit Pistons.
His mother, Kate, played volleyball at Indiana University and later coached at Purdue. The family moved often, following John’s career through Portland, Philadelphia, New Jersey, and Detroit, where he even served as the Pistons’ interim head coach in 2013–14.
Even as a kid, Loyer loved the NBA world. In Philadelphia, he shadowboxed with Allen Iverson before tip-offs. He later worked as a ball boy for his dad’s teams, brushing shoulders with stars like Zach Randolph and Kyle Korver. By seventh grade, the family settled in Clarkston, Michigan, where his career grew.
At Clarkston High School, Loyer dominated. He led his team to two state championships. In 2018, he earned the title of Michigan Mr. Basketball. He also set Michigan high school records, including 634 career free throws made and 119 consecutive free throws.
“That streak was all about focus and routine,” he told reporters. His 19 points in a single state championship game quarter still stand as a state record.
College took Loyer to Michigan State first. He helped the Spartans win two Big Ten titles and reach a Final Four. Later, at Davidson, he thrived as a sharpshooter. He topped the NCAA Division I free throw percentage in 2021–22 at 93.65%.
He also led the Atlantic 10 in three-point shooting that year, hitting 43.8% of his shots. His teams at Davidson claimed an A-10 regular season crown, and he earned second-team All-A-10 honors twice.
Loyer’s records at Davidson are jaw-dropping. He holds the school’s marks for single-season and career free throw percentage, plus consecutive free throws made. His high school streak of 119 straight free throws ranked second all-time among U.S. high schoolers when it ended in 2017.
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As he rises at Purdue, where he was the 2022 Indiana Mr. Basketball runner-up, the Loyer brothers share a bond built on hoops and heritage. Their grandfather, Al McFarland, even played for Purdue in 1964, tying the family’s legacy to the hardwood even tighter.
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