Student-athlete profile - Larry Gordon, Cal Poly Pomona basketball

LARRY GORDON
Cal Poly Pomona
Basketball
The lowdown: The junior forward ranks sixth in the CCAA in scoring (16.5 ppg), third in rebounding (8 rpg), fifth in free-throw percentage (.833), 10th in assists (3.25 apg) and 12th in field-goal percentage (.512). Has a high this season of 22 points (against UC Santa Barbara) and a best of 10 rebounds (twice).  Was a first-team all-CCAA selection as a sophomore, averaging 12.8 points and 7.4 rebounds. Averaged 6.7 points and 5.7 rebounds in his rookie year which earned him conference Freshman of the Year honors.
Age: 20
Hometown: Pomona
High school: Montclair High School, 2005
Favorite athlete: Kobe Bryant
Favorite team: Dallas Mavericks
Role model: My mom Annie
Can’t miss TV show: Heroes
Most memorable sports moment: Being named CCAA Freshman of the Year in 2006.
Most embarrassing moment: I went up for a dunk and got it stuck on the rim.
Person most influential in your athletic success: My entire family. They’re the ones who drove me to games sat in the stands and watched and have supported me through everything.
Celebrity you most want to meet: Jessica Alba
Favorite Food: tacos
Favorite movie: Matrix Trilogy
Last good book you read: American Paradox: Young Black Men by Dr.
Renford Reece (faculty member at Cal Poly Pomona).
Other hobbies: Sleeping and video games (Madden, NBL Live)
Favorite vacation spot: Palm Springs
What’s in your CD player/iPod: Lil Wayne
Pre-game ritual or superstition: I always take a shower before the game and I always recite the Lord’s Prayer.
Best advice anyone has given you: “Never give up and play hard.” (That sticks with me all the time).
What do you want to be doing in five years: Playing pro ball anywhere. Getting paid to play would be pretty cool.