A weekly Q&A with Baylor's student-athletes
Dec. 11, 2006
BEAR FACTS Archive
Aaron Bruce
Basketball
Junior, Guard
When did you start playing your sport?
I started playing when I was five.
What is the best part of being a college athlete?
Getting to perform on a national stage
Favorite sport other than your own?
Soccer
What is your nickname on the team and why?
AB, my initials.
After meeting Coach Drew, what was you first thought?
He was energetic. He is really passionate about what he does.
If you could play a different position, what would it be?
Center.
Do you have a pre-game ritual, if so what is it?
Get to the gym early and shoot.
What is the most unique item in your locker?
A miniature Australian flag.
What is the funniest moment from Baylor practice?
Coach Drew got the giggles.
Who are your favorite sports heroes?
Steve Nash, Ronaldinho
What is your most embarrassing sports moment?
I don't have any embarrassing moments. Nothing really gets embarrassing on the basketball court.
What opposing schools do you most look forward to competing against ?
That's not really a big deal to me, but I like the Texas rivalries. It's always fun to play against A&M and UT.
What is one thing Coach Drew always tells you?
Get on the line.
What is your favorite team road trip?
I like traveling anywhere on a plane. That's a bit weird, but anywhere on a plane is fun.
Who is your biggest fan?
My mom.
Why did you choose to attend Baylor?
The outstanding coaching staff, the facilities, and the people.
What's the most important thing you've learned as a Baylor athlete?
Nothing is promised, and not to take anything for granted.
Who is your all-time favorite Baylor athlete?
Michael Johnson
What is one thing you would change about Baylor?
I would put the campus in Melbourne, Australia.
As a role model to young athletes, what advice can you give?
Don't lose sight of the big picture and work hard.
What are three words that describe you?
Sarcastic, passionate, hard-working.
What song is stuck in your head right now?
None.
What is your favorite T.V. show?
ESPN
Name one thing that people would be surprised to learn about you.
I'm ambidextrous.
Name one thing you can't go a week without.
My cell phone.
What is your dream job?
To be an NBA player
What's your most valued possession?
My cell phone.
Best non-athletic talent?
Drawing.
Favorite musical artist?
Incubus.
Biggest superstition?
No superstitions whatsoever.
Biggest fear?
Disappointing my family.
Biggest pet-peeve?
Arrogance.
Least favorite food?
Sushi.
Worst movie you've seen?
Life Aquatic
Favorite T-Shirt?
My grey warm-up T-shirt.
Best opposing Big 12 fans?
Is there such a thing?
Movies or TV?
Movies
MTV or ESPN?
ESPN
Inflatable Judge or Bruiser?
Bruiser
Daytime or Nighttime?
Nighttime
Penland or Memorial?
Penland
Cars or Trucks?
Cars
compiled by Luke Blount, Athletic Media Relations student assistant
