Student-athlete profile - Robert Hughes, La Verne basketball

ROBERT HUGHES
University of La Verne
Basketball

The lowdown: Has been a spark coming off the bench for the Leopards,
averaging 10 points and 4.1 rebounds while shooting .642 from the
field. Chalked up 19 points and five rebounds in an 84-81 win over
Willamette and had 14 points and nine rebounds in a 78-55 win over
Pacific Union as the Leopards (4-4) have already equaled their win
total of last season. Was second on the team in scoring (10.2 ppg)
and rebounding (5.6 rpg) as a junior and recorded a team-high 33
blocks.
Age: 21
Hometown: North Edwards
High school: Boron High School, 2004
Major: Business administration
Favorite athlete: Serena Williams
Favorite team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Role model: My parents
Most memorable sports moment: Beating my brother in teather ball in
the fourth grade because after that I knew anything was possible.
Most embarrassing moment: My string was loose in my shorts in junior
high and I went up for a layup and they fdel off to my ankles.
Person most influential in your athletic success: High school
basketball coach David and Brad Wiggs.
Last good book you read: The Road
Favorite movie: Three Ninjas Kick Back
Can’t miss TV show: Heroes, Brothers and Sisters
Celebrity you most want to meet: Jimmy Neutron
Favorite food: Orange chicken from Panda Express
What’s in your CD player/iPod: Destiny’s Child
Other hobbies: deep sea fishing, snowboarding, wakeboarding
Favorite vacation spot: Mammoth
Best advice anyone has given you: Just do what you do and have fun.
Pre-game ritual or superstition: Always eat a Snickers bar before
every game.
What do you want to be doing in five years: Managing a business of my
own or become a matador.