Oct. 18, 2017 2017-18 Schedule / 2017-18 Roster / Ticket Information
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. ââ'¬" Tommy Luce is a sophomore guard from Jeffersonville, Indiana, who has become a big fan favorite at Purdue.
Ending the day before Purdue's exhibition game with Carroll College (Mont.) on Nov. 1, we will feature a different player every Monday through Thursday during the "Getting to Know" series.
Luce appeared in 15 games last year, scoring one point with four assists and one steal.
GETTING TO KNOW Tommy Luce
- Major: OLS
- I was also recruited by: Some Division III schools as well as Division II schools, but I walked on.
- Favorite Meal: Pancakes, eggs, and bacon
- Favorite Dessert: Cake Pops
- Favorite Music: Rap / Hip-Hop
- Sports Hero: Steve Nash
- Hobby: Hanging out with friends and playing video games
- Career Goal: Coach
- Favorite Pro Team: Oakland Raiders
- Favorite Current Athlete: Damian Lillard
- My Nickname Is: T. Luce
- If I Could Meet Anyone: Selena Gomez
- Favorite Historical Leader: Martin Luther King Jr.
- Historical event I would have liked to witnessed: The "I Have a Dream" Speech
- You'd be surprised to know: I can juggle
- Best Summer Vacation: Spain in 2016
- Where I went on first date: Movies
- First Car: 1999 Chrysler 300
- Favorite Ice Cream: Rocky Road
- Favorite Candy: Reese's
- Favorite Kids Toy: Nintendo 65
- Thing I hate the most: Rotten Smells
- Biggest Fear: Speaking to a large crowd
- Pet Peeve: Chewing with mouth open
- Favorite Kids Game (Board Game): Connect 4
- Favorite Color: Blue
- Favorite Amusement Park Ride: The Diamond Back at Kings Island
- Scariest Roller Coaster: Vortex
- Favorite Class: Math
- Favorite Actor: Will Ferrell
- Favorite Actress: Jessica Alba
- What Mom Cooks Best: Pancakes
- Favorite TV Show: Impractical Jokers
- Favorite Cartoon: Family Guy
- Dream Date: Selena Gomez
- If I Could Live Anywhere: Hawaii
- First Trophy was For: Tee-ball
- First Job as a Kid: Mowing lawns
- Favorite Thing To Do With Dad: Watch Sports
- Favorite Video Game: NBA 2k18
- Food I can't stand: Coleslaw
- I'm Unbeatable At: Card Games, Madden, 2K
- My Inspiration Is: My Parents and Grandparents
- Why I Chose Purdue University: I have always been a Purdue Fan
- Best Birthday Gift Ever: Money
- Favorite Holiday: Christmas
- I Don't Go Anywhere Without: My phone
- Something else I would like people to know: I have been a Purdue fan my whole life
- Biggest Sports Thrill I Participated In: Beating IU to win the Big 10 Championship and Beating Iowa State to go to the Sweet 16
- Biggest Sports Thrill I Witnessed: Tracy McGrady scoring 13 points in 35 seconds to beat the Spurs
- Celebrity I Met: Barack Obama
- Celebrity I Would Like to Meet: Lil B
- What I would Change in the World: Gas Prices to Drop
- Best Outdoor Hoops Game: King of the Court
- Favorite Emoji: The Big Eyes emoji
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. ââ'¬" Tommy Luce is a sophomore guard from Jeffersonville, Indiana, who has become a big fan favorite at Purdue.
Ending the day before Purdue's exhibition game with Carroll College (Mont.) on Nov. 1, we will feature a different player every Monday through Thursday during the "Getting to Know" series.
Luce appeared in 15 games last year, scoring one point with four assists and one steal.
GETTING TO KNOW Tommy Luce
- Major: OLS
- I was also recruited by: Some Division III schools as well as Division II schools, but I walked on.
- Favorite Meal: Pancakes, eggs, and bacon
- Favorite Dessert: Cake Pops
- Favorite Music: Rap / Hip-Hop
- Sports Hero: Steve Nash
- Hobby: Hanging out with friends and playing video games
- Career Goal: Coach
- Favorite Pro Team: Oakland Raiders
- Favorite Current Athlete: Damian Lillard
- My Nickname Is: T. Luce
- If I Could Meet Anyone: Selena Gomez
- Favorite Historical Leader: Martin Luther King Jr.
- Historical event I would have liked to witnessed: The "I Have a Dream" Speech
- You'd be surprised to know: I can juggle
- Best Summer Vacation: Spain in 2016
- Where I went on first date: Movies
- First Car: 1999 Chrysler 300
- Favorite Ice Cream: Rocky Road
- Favorite Candy: Reese's
- Favorite Kids Toy: Nintendo 65
- Thing I hate the most: Rotten Smells
- Biggest Fear: Speaking to a large crowd
- Pet Peeve: Chewing with mouth open
- Favorite Kids Game (Board Game): Connect 4
- Favorite Color: Blue
- Favorite Amusement Park Ride: The Diamond Back at Kings Island
- Scariest Roller Coaster: Vortex
- Favorite Class: Math
- Favorite Actor: Will Ferrell
- Favorite Actress: Jessica Alba
- What Mom Cooks Best: Pancakes
- Favorite TV Show: Impractical Jokers
- Favorite Cartoon: Family Guy
- Dream Date: Selena Gomez
- If I Could Live Anywhere: Hawaii
- First Trophy was For: Tee-ball
- First Job as a Kid: Mowing lawns
- Favorite Thing To Do With Dad: Watch Sports
- Favorite Video Game: NBA 2k18
- Food I can't stand: Coleslaw
- I'm Unbeatable At: Card Games, Madden, 2K
- My Inspiration Is: My Parents and Grandparents
- Why I Chose Purdue University: I have always been a Purdue Fan
- Best Birthday Gift Ever: Money
- Favorite Holiday: Christmas
- I Don't Go Anywhere Without: My phone
- Something else I would like people to know: I have been a Purdue fan my whole life
- Biggest Sports Thrill I Participated In: Beating IU to win the Big 10 Championship and Beating Iowa State to go to the Sweet 16
- Biggest Sports Thrill I Witnessed: Tracy McGrady scoring 13 points in 35 seconds to beat the Spurs
- Celebrity I Met: Barack Obama
- Celebrity I Would Like to Meet: Lil B
- What I would Change in the World: Gas Prices to Drop
- Best Outdoor Hoops Game: King of the Court
- Favorite Emoji: The Big Eyes emoji