One-on-one with Austin Loop
Austin Loop, Marshall men’s basketball sophomore guard, shoots the ball against UTEP Jen. 24 at the Cam Henderson Center.
Austin Loop is a 21-year-old, 6-foot-4 redshirt sophomore guard. He is double majoring in exercise physiology and biomechanics and made the Conference USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll every season since he arrived at Marshall University in 2012.
This season, Loop, from South Webster, Ohio, earned a spot in the Herd’s starting lineup. He is currently leading the team in 3-point percentage, as well as free throw percentage.
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What have you given up on?
I don’t know of anything I’ve ever given up on.
What is your greatest strength?
I think being ambitious and working hard. With school, I am always staying on top of my classes even though I am playing basketball.
What is your greatest weakness?
Being too passive at times. I need to be more assertive.
If karma was to come back upon you, would it work in your favor or out of your favor?
I think in my favor. I always try to tell myself to do the right thing even if it will not benefit me.
What country would you like to live in?
U.S.A.
What book are you currently reading?
“Toughness” by Jay Bilas. It’s about basketball.
What is your perfect idea of happiness?
Being successful, achieving my goals, having a good career and family.
How often do you tell the ones you love that you love them?
Every time I talk to them. That is something I try to make sure I do.
What trait do you most deplore in yourself?
Not being assertive.
What is your most marked characteristic?
Being a hard worker.
Who are you living for?
My dad.
I always try to tell myself to do the right thing even if it will not benefit me.
— Austin Loop, Marshall men's basketball sophomore guard
Which talent do you wish you had?
I wish I could handle the ball better.
What is your favorite TV show?
I’m going to say Family Guy.
What is your motto?
Don’t take anything for granted and try to live life to its fullest. Tomorrow isn’t guaranteed.
If you died and came back as a person, who would it be?
I would like to come back as myself.
What is your current state of mind?
Getting a win this season.
How would you like to die?
In my sleep.
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