Student-Athlete Spotlight: Marc Loving, Men’s Basketball – Ohio State Buckeyes
12/30/2014 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Dec. 30, 2014
Men’s Basketball | Men’s Basketball
#2 Marc Loving
Forward
Toledo, Ohio
St. John Jesuit
Marc Loving has hit his stride in his sophomore season on the Ohio State men’s basketball team. The Toledo, Ohio, native is averaging 12.4 points and 3.1 rebounds for the Buckeyes and has reached double figures in scoring in 10 of 13 games this season. Loving had a breakout performance earlier this month against North Carolina, scoring a career-high 19 points on 5 of 8 from 3-point range.
Student Life
Do you prefer Oval Beach in the Fall or Spring (or maybe the Winter)? – Spring
Where is the best place to sit for lectures? – Middle
Why did you choose your major? – I want to own my own business in the future
If you were the University President for a day, what would you do? – Call off class for the week
Describe your first day as a student at The Ohio State University? – We had to walk at least a mile to get to class in the middle of summer. We were sitting there sweating and it was hot. We got adjusted and got there earlier.
Popular Culture
Who do you wish had a Twitter account? Why would you want to “follow” this account? – Coach Matta
Favorite TV show – Fresh Prince of Bel Air
Favorite movie – Space Jam
Favorite book and/or magazine – Sports Illustrated
Favorite celebrity – Kevin Durant
Favorite singer or musical group – The Weekend
Last concert I attended was – Lil Wayne
Sports
Favorite pro sports team – Lakers and Saints
Favorite athlete – Kobe Bryant
The athlete I would most like to compete against – Kobe Bryant
Favorite athletic memory – My first game here
Team you’re most looking forward to competing against – Wisconsin
Pre-game/match superstition/Pre-game/match ritual – I have to get some type of heat on my legs
What is your top skill? What skill do you need to improve? – Top skill is shooting and need to improve on mid-range shots
Travel
Most interesting place I’ve visited – Italy
Place I would like to visit – Spain
Food
Favorite home cooked meal – Chicken spaghetti
Favorite snack food – Peanut butter and jelly
Misc.
Person I most admire – Kevin Durant
In 10 years, I would like to be – A business owner
If I had a million dollars, I would – Drive a Maserati
Coolest thing you did this past summer – Coach Rich’s gauntlet lift
Most prized possession – I have a gold necklace from my grandfather
Best piece of advice you’ve received – Have a short memory on the court
If you could have dinner with any 3 people (alive or dead), who would they be and what/where would you eat – Michael Jordan, Bill Gates and Michael Jackson and they’d have to tell me where because they’ve been to the best places
Dream event (non-sport or sport-related) you would like to attend – Final Four
Who tweets too much on your team – Trevor Thompson
Do you have an interesting nickname? – McLovin
What is your hometown known for? – Glass
Pop or Soda? – Pop
Cats or Dogs? – Dogs
Early Bird or Night Owl? – Both
