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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.