At a glance
Name: Leroy Lutu
University: Hawai'i
Sport: Men's Basketball
Number: 22
Year: Sophomore
Major: Political Science
Hometown: Mercer Island, Seattle, WA
Q: When and why did you start to play basketball?
A: I started playing about age five because I thought it was fun.
Q: What other sports did you play growing up?
A: Football, baseball, and soccer.
Q: What has been your most rewarding experience off the court?
A: Knowing people, specifically kids, look up to you.
Q: Why did you choose to attend UH?
A: Family, the chance to live in paradise.
Q: What is your favorite childhood memory?
A: Too many!
Q: What do you still hope to accomplish as a student-athlete?
A: WAC Academic honors
Q: What's on your iPod?
A: 2pac, Lil wayne, everything and anything, of any genre! I love music!
Q: What do you like to do when you are away from the court?
A: Go to the beach, hang out with friends, and go to the movies.
Q: If you had to live on a desert island for a year and could only take three items with you, what would you take?
A: iPod, macbook computer with internet, and a Bible.
Q: Name your favorite class…
A: American Studies.
Q: What is your favorite television show?
A: Sportscenter and Jersey Shore.
Q: Who has had the most influence on your life?
A: My dad.
Q: What are your plans following graduation?
A: Not sure quite yet.
Q: What is the best advice you have received?
A: You only live once, make the best of it. At the end of your life, do you want regret?
Q: Who is your favorite professional athlete?
A: Kobe. Hands down.
Q: If Hollywood were to make a movie about your life, which actor would play your role?
A: Russell Crowe.
Q: If you were to win a million dollars what would be your first purchase?
A: As much cheap real estate in an up and coming community as possible.
Q: Describe the perfect meal…
A: Macaroni Salad, rice, teriyaki chicken, garlic chicken, chow mein and some milk.