Caleb Homesley

Caleb Homesley (born November 27, 1996) is an American college basketball player for the Liberty Flames of the Atlantic Sun Conference.

Caleb Homesley
No. 1 – Liberty Flames
PositionShooting guard
LeagueAtlantic Sun Conference
Personal information
Born (1996-11-27) November 27, 1996
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High schoolPorter Ridge
(Indian Trail, North Carolina)
CollegeLiberty (2015–present)
Career highlights and awards

Early life and high school career

Homesley attended Porter Ridge High School in Indian Trail, North Carolina. He averaged 20 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists per game as a junior. On November 14, 2014, Homesley committed to Liberty, spurning offers from The Citadel, Appalachian State, Abilene Christian, Gardner-Webb, High Point, Kent State, and UNC Greensboro.[1] In his senior season, he tore his anterior cruciate ligament.[2]

College career

Shortly after Homesley arrived at Liberty University, coach Ritchie McKay suggested he transfer to a Division II school. This served to motivate Homesley, who began working harder and getting in shape.[3] In his freshman season, he played 32 games, averaging 7.2 points and 3.4 rebounds per game. Homesley tore the ligament in his right knee during a game against Princeton on December 10, 2016, ending his season.[2] He was averaging 12.9 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per games. Homesley took a medical redshirt, preserving a season of eligibility.[4] In his redshirt sophomore season, Homesley averaged 7.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game.[5] As a junior, Homesley was named to the First Team All-Atlantic Sun Conference.[6] During the 2019 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament, Homesley scored a career-high 30 points on 10-for-16 shooting in a 80-76 upset of Mississippi State.[3] He averaged 12.9 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game as a junior on a team that finished 29–7. Coming into his senior season, Homesley was included on the preseason watch list for the Lou Henson Award, presented annually to the nation's top mid-major player.[7] On February 8, 2020, Homesley tied a career-high 30 points and had nine rebounds in a 74–56 win over North Alabama.[8] At the conclusion of the regular season, Homesley was named the Atlantic Sun Player of the Year.[9] Homesly averaged 15.3 points and 5.7 rebounds per game as a senior.[10]

References
  1. Manson, Jon (November 12, 2014). "HOMESLEY SIGNS WITH FLAMES". A Sea of Red. Retrieved March 7, 2020.
  2. Sordelett, Damien (December 7, 2017). "Homesley regaining explosiveness one year removed from right knee injury". The News & Advance. Retrieved March 7, 2020.
  3. Peter, Josh (March 22, 2019). "Caleb Homesley flips script from coach's doghouse to Liberty's NCAA tournament upset hero". USA Today. Retrieved March 7, 2020.
  4. Manson, Jon (December 11, 2016). "HOMESLEY LOSS A BIG BLOW FOR THE FLAMES". A Sea of Red. Retrieved March 7, 2020.
  5. "2018-19 @ASUNMBB Season Preview: Liberty Flames". Atlantic Sun Conference. November 2, 2018. Retrieved March 7, 2020.
  6. "Lipscomb's Mathews highlights 2019 @ASUNMBB postseason awards". Atlantic Sun Conference. March 4, 2019. Retrieved March 4, 2019.
  7. Sordelett, Damien (November 6, 2019). "Liberty, fresh off NCAA Tournament appearance, wants more in season filled with lofty expectations". The News & Advance. Retrieved March 7, 2020.
  8. "Liberty continues surge; downs N. Alabama 74-56". ESPN. Associated Press. February 8, 2020. Retrieved March 7, 2020.
  9. "Liberty's Homesley Highlights 2019-20 @ASUN_MBB Postseason Awards" (Press release). Atlantic Sun Conference. March 3, 2020. Retrieved March 3, 2020.
  10. Nowak, Jeff (March 19, 2020). "NCAA Tournament (in your head) Round of 64 kicks off! Make your picks in our reader bracket". The Advocate. Retrieved March 19, 2020.
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