Spotlight on Leonard Houston
A senior on the men's basketball team,
Leonard Houston is ready to get
this season started. With an impressive season last year playing in 30
games and leading the team in steals in seven games, Houston is going
to make even more of an impact this year. After doing an internship in LA this summer, Leonard got some experience under his belt. With big plans after graduation, Leonard is about more than just basketball. Don't miss him this season and the first exhibition game next Wednesday, October 31.
Name:
Leonard Houston Jr.
Year:
Senior
Major:
Marketing and Management
Hometown: Holland, Michigan
Nickname: LJ
Family:
Frank, 25 Zack, 23 Robyn, 20 Von Washington III, 13 Adonne Washington, 12
Favorite professional team:
Detroit Pistons
Favorite athlete:
LeBron James
Favorite quote: “I
am what I am today because of the choices I made yesterday.”
Favorite food:
Sushi-spicy tuna
Favorite movie:
Training Day
Favorite musician:
Jay-Z
Favorite movie star:
Denzel Washington
Favorite restaurant: Koi
Greatest accomplishment:
Realizing my potential
Most embarrassing moment:
I started paying on a bad car, yeah a lemon, and ended up having to take it
back because I wasn't satisfied with it and I didn't get any money back. This
was atrocious..
Biggest rival: UNI
Hobbies:
Traveling
What actor would play you in a movie: People say I remind them of the Fresh Prince so, Will
Smith.
Why Drake: They
were loyal and persistent
Perfect date: We
would go for a matin?e then for a walk on the beach while getting to know each
other. After that we would have dinner then a bonfire on the beach with s'mores
and just hang out.
Dream job:
Ultimately I would want to be a top executive in a private equity firm
Pre-game rituals:
Take a nap, take a shower, listen to music to get focused
Favorite road trip: Las Vegas
Best part of being on the team: It's something I love and I get to be around a good group
of guys
Most influential person:
Guardian- Von Washington Jr.
Number one goal for this season: Win conference
