Freshman Elridge Moore receives playing time as a freshman as he averages 12.7 minutes per game. The 6’5″ forward earned his first collegiate start on Jan. 29th against Lamar.
In high school, Moore was named district MVP as a junior and senior, as well as being named first team All-State as a senior.
Moore took time after practice to sit down for an interview.
Q: Who do you look up to the most on your team?
A: I look up to Toly (Anatoly Bose), because he’s our best player. I want to get to where he’s at offensively and defensively.
Q: If you had the chance to live anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?
A: I would live in my hometown New Orleans, because I like it and all my family is there.
Q: What is your dream job?
A: I want to play basketball, but my fall back plan is to own my own business.
Q: Who is your idol?
A: Kobe Bryant is my idol because he’s the best player in the world. I look up to him and I like his work ethic.
Q: What’s your biggest fear?
A: My biggest fear is scary movies.
Q: If it was your last day on earth, what would you do?
A: I would be with my mom for the day and just chill with her.
Q: If you could be an animal for a day, what would you be?
A: I would be a lion cause he’s the king of the jungle.
Q: What NBA team would you want to play for if you could pick one?
A: I would want to play for the Los Angeles Lakers.
Q: Do you have any game day rituals or routines?
A: Before the game I listen to Lil Wayne; he’s lyrically the best.
Q: If you were stranded on a desert island, what three things would you take?
A: I would take food, a tent and a flashlight.
Q: What would you do if you won a million dollars?
A: I would buy a house, a car and invest the rest of the money.
Q: If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?
A: I would eat barbeque ribs.